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GOTHAM KNIGHTS ANNOUNCED

WARNER BROS. GAMES AND DC ANNOUNCED GOTHAM KNIGHTS. Step into the Knight as Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin New Open-World, Action RPG Videogame Set in DC’s Batman Universe Coming in 2021  a brand-new open-world, third-person action RPG videogame in development from Warner Bros. Games Montréal. Gotham Knights features the Batman Family as players step into the roles of Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin, a new guard of trained DC Super Heroes who must rise up as the protectors of Gotham City in the wake of Batman’s death. Introducing an original story set in DC’s Batman Universe, Gotham Knights offers a dynamic and interactive Gotham City where an exploding criminal element has swept through the streets. With the Belfry as their base of operations, this new era of heroes will solve mysteries that connect the darkest chapters in the city’s history and must defeat notorious villains in epic confrontations. Players must save Gotham from a descent into chaos and reinvent themselves into their own version of the Dark Knight. Gotham Knights is playable either solo or as a two-player, online cooperative experience and will be available in 2021 for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox Series X and Xbox One X and PC. https://youtu.be/zByIzQCR6uI “With Gotham Knights, the team at Warner Bros. Read the full article

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The Battletoads Are Back!

The Battletoads Are Back! An All-New Adventure Launches WorldwideCelebrate with crossover goodies, top merchandise, free comics and more! 26 years after their last game hit the arcades, the wait is finally over: Zitz, Rash and Pimple are leaping back into action with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Steam worldwide! Just like in the original Battletoads games, they're embarking on an outer-space adventure packed full of gameplay that takes in everything from brawling action to precision platforming, space battles and more. There's no need to take on these challenges alone – not when up to three players can team up for some drop-in couch co-op. That's exactly what some of the Battletoads team did in our Gameplay Showcase earlier this week, and if you missed it, you can watch them in action here: https://youtu.be/69zjmtoZzic In the weeks leading up to our launch extravaganza we've been providing players with plenty of ways to get more Battletoads in their lives. Our art contest to win a hand-drawn animation cel used in the game is already underway, and we also added a Battletoads EP to streaming and download services so you can rock out to the game's soundtrack whenever you please. Read the full article

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WARFRAME HEART OF DEIMOS UPDATE

OPEN WORLD HEART OF DEIMOS UPDATE USHERS IN NEW WARFRAME ERA, LAUNCHING FOR FIRST TIME ON ALL PLATFORMS SIMULTANEOUSLY AUGUST 25  Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes culminated its first all-digital TennoCon, it’s fifth annual Warframe® convention, by announcing the Heart of Deimos open-world expansion and -- for the first time for any of its major updates -- a simultaneous system launch date of Tuesday, August 25 on all platforms (PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo™ Switch). https://youtu.be/QZriHdUG_Q4 Weaving the grotesque and the beautiful, old and the new, the Heart of Deimos will propel Warframe into a completely new era -- one that now starts with a Cinematic New Player Introduction and has three open worlds to explore. A living moon, the new open world Heart of Deimos unwraps the Infested factions’ murky, complex origins, unveiling the lost Entrati family and the marvels of technology and horror it left behind. With the Cinematic New Player Introduction, new and veteran players alike will feel like they are playing a significant part in a larger universe with greater consequences. And with the newly revealed Helminth Chrysalis System, Tenno can transform their space ninja by transferring Abilities between Warframes, kicking off one of the game’s deepest customization systems yet. Devastating pilotable mechs (“necramechs”) will thrill players aching for heavy power combat. Read the full article

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Sea of Thieves Release Notes 2.0.17

Sea of Thieves Release Notes 2.0.17 - its that time of month and the new release in Sea of thieves and the Ashen Winds update is now live, read below about the update https://youtu.be/jdRRoXL8sD0 Through the treachery of Stitcher Jim and the efforts of all those pirates duped into helping him, Captain Flameheart has amassed the Tomes, Jewels and other ritual ingredients needed to raise up his most loyal followers as fiery Ashen Lords. Ashen Lords Four new cursed Skeleton Captains known as Ashen Lords enter the Sea of Thieves. Their appearance as an emergent threat on an island is signified by a fiery tornado on the horizon. Ashen Lords’ attacks include knockbacks, lunges, breathing fire, hurling flaming rocks and plunging a player’s world into ashen darkness. The Ashen Lords have one more trick up their skeletal sleeves for players who reach the final stage of the encounter, known as ‘Roar of the Devil’. You’ll know it when you see it... Geysers will erupt when an Ashen Lord is defeated, unearthing treasure for all who braved the encounter in addition to the Ashen Winds Skull. Ashen Winds Skull  The Ashen Winds Skull isn’t just a trophy for the Order of Souls – it doubles as a deadly weapon. Players can wield it like a flamethrower, setting fire to nearby rivals, skeletons and ships! The Ashen Jewel inside each Ashen Winds Skull dims as its devastating power is drained. Read the full article

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WARHAMMER 40000: DARKTIDE

FATSHARK ANNOUNCE WARHAMMER 40000: DARKTIDE. 4 Player CO-OP experience in the 41st Millennium Today independent developer Fatshark announced their third game within the Warhammer universe. Warhammer 40000: DarktideFatshark brings the four-player CO-OP experience to the 41st Millennium in 2021. Go deep into the hive city and face hordes of enemies you have only seen in your nightmares. Players will not be able to hide behind lethal ranged weapons, they'll need to combine both FPS and melee skills as they get up close and personal in visceral clashes between Imperium and Chaos factions. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will bring everything you have come to expect from the developers of the multimillion-selling award-winning Warhammer: Vermintide franchise. https://youtu.be/Zp44GNRzvCc “I am happy to announce Warhammer 40,000: Darktide to the gaming world today. We are utilizing the knowledge and experience honed from the Vermintide franchise in this new take on the 40,000 universes,” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “We are bringing the four-player CO-OP experience to a new setting, and we can’t wait to share the game with everybody in 2021.” Warhammer 40000: Darktide will be coming to PC and Xbox Series X in 2021. Wishlist Nowhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1361210/Warhammer_40000_Darktide/ Get Updates on all things Warhammer 40,000: Darktidewww.playdarktide.com In other news Greatest clips of the week Read the full article

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RPG The Falconeer

Open-World Air Combat RPG The Falconeer Available Day One on Xbox Series X. The Falconeer boasts a minimum 4K 60 frames per second, features HDR and will take advantage of Smart Delivery – Day One Edition available to pre-order now at wired.gg/FalconeerDayOne International publisher Wired Productions and accomplished independent developer Tomas Sala are pleased to announce their open-world air combat RPG, The Falconeer will release day one on Xbox Series X.  Combining classic dog-fighting mechanics, with a breathtaking open-world environment and a cornucopia of fantastical enemies, The Falconeer, will support a minimum of 4K resolution at 60 frames per second that will dazzle your eyes with its glorious High Dynamic Range. Smart Delivery will also be enabled to ensure you can play The Falconeer on your favourite Xbox console. Get a birds-eye view of the incredible new ‘The Path’ trailer here: https://youtu.be/yTUgWiujODY The Falconeer Day One Edition is also available to pre-order at all good retailers and includes a custom reversible sleeve, lenticular card, sticker sheet, a digital download of the Official Game Soundtrack and a digital Game Guide. Retailing for £34.99 / $39.99 / €39.99, The Falconeer Day One Edition is available to pre-order now at wired.gg/FalconeerDayOne“Having worked closely with the Xbox team over the past year, The Falconeer has found a natural home on the Series X,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions. Read the full article

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Hello Neighbor 2 for Xbox Series X

TinyBuild reveals Hello Neighbor 2 for Xbox Series XFeaturing Open-World Gameplay and Self-Learning AI During the Xbox Games Showcase, tinyBuild revealed Hello Neighbor 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling horror franchise. Taking place directly after the events of the original, players will explore the open world of Raven Brooks and search for the missing Mr. Peterson (the Neighbor), while being stalked by a creature controlled by self-learning AI. Hello Neighbor 2 will release for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC in 2021. https://youtu.be/V2SzmpVChZs Play as Quentin, a local reporter investigating why people have started to mysteriously disappear in Raven Brooks. A string of discoveries will lead you to an abandoned house occupied by a mysterious, raven-like being. Open-world gameplayExplore the abandoned house from the original game, while being stalked by an AI, and see the gameplay expand into the open world of Raven Brooks, a sandbox playground where you need to scavenge for useful items while trying to not get caught by the inventive AI.  Self-learning AIUnlike the original, where the AI navigated by manually placed waypoints, Hello Neighbor 2 features an AI where navigation patterns are fully dynamic. The mysterious creature will observe the player’s movements and actions and will use that knowledge to prevent players from figuring out the secrets lying within the house and its surroundings. In other news greatest clips of the week Read the full article

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Sable’s New Gameplay Footage

See Sable’s New Gameplay Footage from the Xbox Games ShowcaseShedworks & Raw Fury’s Coming-of-Age Story is Headed to PC & Xbox Series X in 2021 If you've been keeping an eye on today’s Xbox Games Showcase you'll have seen that we've teamed up with our developer friends at Shedworks to showcase new gameplay for their upcoming, open-world adventure game Sable, which is slated for PC and Xbox Series X in 2021. Join Sable on her gliding, a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts, through landscapes littered with fallen spaceships. Explore the desert at your own pace on your hoverbike, scale monumental ruins, and encounter other nomads in the wilds all while unearthing mysteries long forgotten.For those in the know, Japanese Breakfast is taking point on the game's soundtrack which promises to be full of chill and emotional vibes.   Sable’s New Gameplay Footage below https://youtu.be/18fvu1u9YTw Features:Explore at your own pace, you might stumble onto something interesting Drive across the desert and customise your bikeClimb anywhere - with the freedom to explore as you like, glide from great heights and explore on footSolve puzzles (or don’t!), it’s up to you what you want to doMeet other nomads, help them out and discover their storiesStrikingly rendered ligne claire inspired art styleA beautiful original soundtrack composed by indie musician Japanese Breakfast     in other news Greatest clips of the week Read the full article

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Halo Infinite - Official Campaign Gameplay

Halo Infinite - Official Campaign Gameplay trailer was released yesterday as part of the Xbox Series X event. 8 mins of campaign goodness of the Master Chief https://youtu.be/-E-1BcILTPk The Trailer we shared today begins several hours into the Halo Infinite campaign. The Master Chief and the Pilot are shot down by anti-aircraft guns and crash land on the ring, where Chief sets out to disable the AA guns so they can continue their mission. Throughout the demo, you see a variety of the weapons and equipment Chief has at his disposal, from his trusty MA40 assault rifle to the new high-precision VK78 Commando and the devastating Ravager plasma weapon. Also new to Halo is the Grappleshot, which lets Chief close the distance to enemies at will, pull objects directly to him, and move around the map like never before. The trailer also reintroduces an enemy faction (first appearing in Halo Wars 2) – the Banished. Comprised of a variety of new and familiar enemies, including the fan-favourite Brutes, this group is led by the ominous War Chief Escharum, who will one of the most formidable foes the Master Chief has ever faced. Halo Infinite is the most ambitious Halo game ever made, with an environment several times larger than the last two Halo games combined. Players can explore an expansive landscape filled with sprawling natural wonder, mystery, and a story that welcomes those new to the franchise as well as continues the Master Chief’s saga for our most dedicated fans. Read the full article

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Lunch A Palooza

“Lunch A Palooza” Unleashes Food Pandemonium on Xbox One TodayJoin delicious food battles on a diner table! Indie developer Seashell Studio today announced that its fast-paced cuisine-themed multiplayer game, Lunch A Palooza, is available on Xbox One for $19.99/€19.99/£16.74. Lunch A Palooza serves hours of fun brawling action among culinary treats as players battle it out to become the last food standing. https://youtu.be/Ggh8eVHUAD0 “Dinner is served! Lunch A Palooza is finally here on Xbox One bringing the most chaotic food fights you’ve ever seen,” said Rodrigo Cuadriello from Seashell Studio. “Crazy power-ups, sneaky traps and even environmental hazards create hilarious situations you don’t want to miss!” In Lunch A Palooza players enter frenetic food fights as one of eight dishes, pushing other delicacies off the table in single-player or local multiplayer for up to four people. Pepper your character with power-ups to spice up your unique attacks. When dishing out the pain anything goes, from serving side dishes to sweep up the competition, to setting up push traps to clear the table for the next sitting. Remember, the dinner table arena is a hazardous place for food with flying forks and knives always trying to nab a piece of you.  Lunch A Palooza offers a full menu of game modes sure to meet everyone’s tastes. The “Main Course” is a free-for-all with each player having five lives while battling to be the last edible standing. Read the full article

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Announced King of Seas

The Golden Age of Pirates Returns as 3DClouds Announced King of Seas. Multi-format release of new action role playing game scheduled for this autumn Unfold your sails, raise your anchor and prepare to set sail on a deadly adventure set in the golden age of pirates, as developer 3DClouds announce their new action role playing game, King of Seas.  https://youtu.be/obsNMJlMpbA Scheduled for release in autumn 2020 for Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, King of Seas immerses you in a time of pirates, ferocious sea battles, hidden treasure and lost islands, all set in a stunning procedurally generated game world. Embark on an epic journey to avenge the death of your father, navigating through unknown waters and waging battle with other ships as you stake your claim to become the king of all pirates.   King of Seas’ dynamic game world will react to your every action forcing you to evaluate your strategy at every turn and adapt to the new challenges facing you. Naval routes might change meaning you will need to look for new ways to conquer settlements or adverse weather conditions might require new, more dangerous routes to be navigated when heading to islands to trade goods or upgrade your ships. Engage with an intriguing cast of characters who may steer you towards hidden treasures or lead you into deadly traps as other pirates look to plunder your gold. Read the full article

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Tannenberg storms onto consoles

Tannenberg storms onto consoles this July 24! Enlist for WW1 Eastern Front action on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 Squad-based shooter Tannenberg,  the sequel to Verdun, releases on July 24 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 with a new map! Tannenberg puts players in the boots of an infantry soldier on the Eastern Front of WW1 as the Russian Empire clashes with the might of Germany. Authentic weapons, uniforms, and battlefields combine to give the experience of manoeuvre warfare on the Eastern Front, in stark contrast to the gritty and close-quarters nature of combat on the Western Front was depicted in its predecessor Verdun. Tannenberg for consoles features a new map centred on fighting around the fortified town of Przemyśl. PC fans needn't worry, the new map will also arrive on Steam on July 24! https://youtu.be/qUU5rueLeIo You can pre-order on Xbox One already with a 10% discount:  https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9p68h1z2l27v Authentic Eastern Front Combat Tannenberg offers the first-person action on the Eastern Front of the First World War, where players will participate in large-scale manoeuvre warfare on the borders of Russia. The Germans with their Central Power allies faced off against the Entente led by Russia in the East. Despite the enormous significance of this front and the millions of people involved in fighting, it is sometimes overshadowed by the Western Front (which we portrayed in our first game Verdun). Tannenberg gives Read the full article

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ZOMBIE ARMY 4 GOES ‘DEEPER THAN HELL!

ZOMBIE ARMY 4 GOES ‘DEEPER THAN HELL!’The concluding mission to the ‘Hell Cult’ campaign is out today New BRUTAL difficulty mode also available FREE! Welcome to DEEPER THAN HELL, the third and concluding chapter in Zombie Army 4’s ‘Hell Cult’ campaign. Deeper Than Hell launches TODAY on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, the Epic Games Store and Stadia, and it’s out right now! https://youtu.be/OR-1mPPUIQ0 Having uncovered the cultists’ plan to drill miles beneath the surface, you and your fellow Deadhunters must fight your way through a long-forgotten city, creeping with ancient, raging terror. Allies will become enemies as you discover the source of the horrifying occult power – but will you make it out alive? HUNGRY FOR MORE? As well as Deeper Than Hell, there’s plenty of other brand new content out today for Zombie Army 4 fans to bite into, including: • Luger Pistol Bundle• Shotgun Pistol Bundle• French Resistance Fighter Character• Paratrooper Zombie Character• Wrapping Weapon Skins The Zombie Army 4 Season 1 Pass offers access to ALL Season 1 content including Deeper Than Hell. It’s available to purchase on all platforms and it’s also included in the Zombie Army 4: Super Deluxe Edition. Content can also be bought individually. THE BRUTAL DEAD Finally, for Zombie Army 4 fans who laugh in the face of death, Rebellion has added a brand new, monstrously challenging BRUTAL difficulty mode. Read the full article