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'Shadow Warrior 2' Is Getting a Limited Edition Boxed Release on PC[teaser]Features all three games in the series.[/teaser] Devolver Digital has announced that 'Shadow Warrior 2' is getting a limited edition release on PC. Called the 'Special Reserve Collector's Edition,' the set will include all three games in the 'Shadow Warrior' series: 'Shadow Warrior Classic Redux,' 2013's 'Shadow Warrior,' and this year's 'Shadow Warrior 2.' On top of that, the boxed version will also include soundtracks, custom sticks, and a 96-page artbook for $59.99. The physical version of the 'Special Reserve Collector's Edition' will only be sold at Devolver Digital's store and is limited to 5,000 copies. Each copy features a unique blood pattern splattered onto it. Those that already own 'Shadow Warrior 2' on Steam will be able to upgrade to the 'Collector's Edition' for $19.99 (or $9.99 if they own the 'Deluxe Edition'). Check out all you get in the trailer below: 'Shadow Warrior 2' is available now on PC, and is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 next year. Source: Devolver DigitalPosted Tue Nov 1, 2016 at 07:59 AM PDT by: -
Action RPG 'Earth's Dawn' Out This Week on Consoles[teaser]Xbox One version releases tomorrow.[/teaser] Oneoreight Studios' 'Earth's Dawn' is now available in North America. The 2D action RPG was originally released in 2015 under the name 'Earth Wars,' and plays similar to 'Odin Sphere.' It's out today both digitally and physically on PlayStation 4, but will also see a digital release on Xbox One tomorrow (November 2nd). Published by Rising Star Games, the side-scrolling action title will blend combat with role-playing game elements. Players are able to customize their character's weapons and abilities, allowing them to tailor the gameplay to match their individual play style. Characters will be able to battle monsters with a mix of ranged weapons (such as guns and bows) and melee attacks, with a focus on juggling enemies in the air. Check out 'Earth's Dawn' launch trailer below: 'Earth's Dawn' is available now on PlayStation 4, and comes out November 2nd for Xbox One. A PC release is also in the works. Order from Amazon Source: Rising Star GamesPosted Tue Nov 1, 2016 at 07:19 AM PDT by: -
This is Halloween: See How Halloween Unfolds in 'Hide and Shriek'[teaser]Scare your way to victory.[/teaser] As tempting as it is for me to dismiss 'Hide and Shriek' as a game for streamers, 'Hide and 'Shriek' has proved its worth. (See the review here.) And with this being Halloween, why not spend a moment pointing out one of the few smaller PC games of late that actually delivers on its concept. 'Hide and Shriek' is multiplayer only, and its 1v1 gameplay challenges players to not simply scare their friends. Rather, it's the fear of competition that ought to be used. These traps and pop-up frights are the tools of the winning side. While I think 'Hide and Shriek' is a perfect Halloween diversion, I'm betting that it'll be an even better diversion come Thanksgiving and into the holiday month at the end of the year. ('Hide and Shriek' is on sale for $4.79 on Steam, see here.) Source: FuncomPosted Mon Oct 31, 2016 at 08:58 AM PDT by: -
'Kingdom Hearts' And 'Kingdom Hearts 2' (And Four Others) Coming To PS4 In 2017[teaser]A compilation of two PS3 compilations.[/teaser] Six games in the Kingdom Hearts series, including the original and its sequel, are coming to PS4 in March 2017 as part of the succinctly titled 'Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX.' The collection is a combination of two previous PS3 remasters, '1.5 ReMIX' and '2.5 ReMIX.' The complete PS4 collection includes: 'Kingdom Hearts Final Mix,' 'Re:Chain of Memories,' remastered cinematics from '358/2 Days,' 'Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix,' 'Birth by Sleep Final Mix,' and 'Re:coded.' So if you're looking to bulk up on Kingdom Hearts' winding lore while buying the fewest discs, this might be your shot. The collection will be available starting March 28, 2017. You can watch the announce trailer, featuring clips from all six games, below. Source: Square EnixPosted Sun Oct 30, 2016 at 10:38 AM PDT by: -
'Gears Of War 4' Multiplayer Getting Two Free Legacy Maps From 'Gears Of War 3'[teaser]This week for season pass subscribers; next week for everyone else.[/teaser] Two multiplayer maps from 'Gears of War 3' will be launching in 'Gears of War 4' this week as Checkout and Drydock join the game's playlists. The two maps will be available for season pass holders through the Developer Playlist starting Tuesday, November 1. Access will unlock for everyone else one week later on November 8. According to developer The Coalition, these maps represent the first of many free map updates, where two new maps will be introcued each month. You can get a taste of these upcoming maps through the two teaser videos below. Source: Xbox WirePosted Sun Oct 30, 2016 at 09:57 AM PDT by: -
The Nintendo Switch And 3DS Can Coexist, Says Nintendo President[teaser]Nintendo isn't ready to let the 3DS go just yet.[/teaser] Nintendo's newly revealed console, the Nintendo Switch, isn't meant to be a replacement of the 3DS, according to Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima. In an interview with Bloomberg, Kimishima said that the 3DS hardware will still have a life after the release of its upcoming console, which can convert from a TV-connected system to a handheld device. "Thanks to our software, the 3DS hardware is still growing," Kimishima said. "So that business still has momentum. And certainly rather than being cannibalized by the Switch, we think the 3DS can continue in its own form." The interview also touched on why the Switch's announcement video focused on young adults instead of Nintendo's usual family-oriented branding. "Our core philosophy is that we want to increase the number of gamers at all ages, and there's no change to that," Kimishima said "So we have no intention to lean just towards core gamers. But to communicate our new idea, when you think about who will understand it first, naturally it will be people who really understand games. To communicate that as quickly as possible, we focused on those folks who really understand games." Nintendo plans to reveal more about the Switch—including pricing, software, and a release date—in January. Source: Bloomberg (via Eurogamer)Posted Sun Oct 30, 2016 at 09:39 AM PDT by: -
Steam's Halloween Sale Has Begun![teaser]Terror and hubris in the house of Gabe Newell![/teaser] Now's the only legitimate time to be 24-hours-a-day obsessed with horror and mayhem, and not be instantly added to an FBI watchlist with your name surrounded by a ton of asterisks, so Steam's timing is impeccable, offering a slew of horror titles for super cheap over the Halloween weekend. A lot of usual suspects make the cut this time, with the 'Metro' games, 'Resident Evil 4' and '5', and Telltale's 'Walking Dead' games for $7. Required plays like 'Amnesia: The Dark Descent', the 'Dead Space' games, and 'Outlast' are $5 each. It's the hidden gems that should grab your attention this time, though, with the classic 'Sanitarium' , the 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.' games, and the gloriously unsettling 'Oxenfree' selling for $5 each. Head on over to Steam to load up. Sale runs out on November 1st. Source: SteamPosted Sat Oct 29, 2016 at 07:09 AM PDT by: -
The 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Terminal Tours Messenger' is Live Now, But Will You Survive?[teaser]Combat Rigs, mission teams, maps and modes.[/teaser] Activision has a new way for fans to take a tour of 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare,' and the results are both deadly and funny. With Alana as a guide (Kate Micucci), this not-so-safe tour is interactive and delivered (of all possible, unexpected methods) via Messenger. (See here.) Beyond the antics here, this Messenger-delivered tour is something interesting, and I suspect we will be seeing more of it very soon. It's pretty clear that fans enjoy getting to talk to Messenger bots made in the mold of game characters, so why not do more? From Stan Chudnovsky, Head of Product, Messenger, "The success of Activision’s Call of Duty bot for Messenger was exciting - it demonstrated that people want to interact with the brands and businesses on Messenger. Fans will love this new experience just as much. This is another good example of how brands can continue to use bots on Messenger to engage and excite their users.” Here are some screens from my Terminal Tour: And later on... And it got more brutal from there. Still, it's a tour worth taking, especially to see just what 'Infinite Warfare' is like in Messenger. You can find the latest info on 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order Digital from Amazon Order Digital from Amazon Source: ActivisionPosted Fri Oct 28, 2016 at 10:09 AM PDT by: -
'Titanfall 2's First DLC Map Releases Next Month for Free[teaser]Go back to Angel City.[/teaser] One of 'Titanfall 2's key selling points is that the game won't have any sort of season pass for downloadable content. In fact, all of the game's maps, modes and major updates will be completely free. Respawn's shooter seems to be taking the route that 'Rocket League' has taken, and is hoping its multiplayer community sticks with the game due to free updates. This philosophy is in stark contrast to other popular first-person shooters as games like 'DOOM,' 'Battlefield 1,' and 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' all feature maps. 'Titanfall 2' will show off this new philosophy next month as its first DLC map, Angel City, releases November 28th to those who pre-ordered the game. Other players will have to wait until December 2nd to play the returning map, which was a fan-favorite in the original game. 'Titanfall 2' is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Source: Respawn via PlayStation LifeStylePosted Fri Oct 28, 2016 at 09:23 AM PDT by: -
'Carnival Games VR' Releases for HTC Vive and PlayStation VR Today[teaser]2K's first VR release.[/teaser] 2K has entered the virtual reality gaming space today by launching their first compatible game. 'Carnival Games VR,' a new entry in the popular motion controlled series, is now available on PlayStation VR and HTC Vive for $19.99. The mini-game collection features 12 separate attractions including wall climbing, ring tossing, baseball throwing and basketball shooting. "2K is proud to make our debut in the exciting world of VR with an accessible and lighthearted entertainment experience,” said 2K's SVP of Marketing, Sarah Anderson. “'Carnival Games VR’s stylized interactive environments and mini-games make it the perfect way to enjoy virtual reality with family and friends." Check out what games 'Carnival Games VR' has to offer in the trailer below: 'Carnival Games VR' is available now on PS4 and PC for $19.99. Source: 2KPosted Fri Oct 28, 2016 at 08:38 AM PDT by:
