The open beta can be pre-loaded right now to allow players to jump straight in, and there's some extra content that was not available in the closed beta, most notably the new province, Montuyoc. Everyone who participates in the open beta will receive access to an exclusive mission - Unidad Conspiracy - as long as they play the full game before 31 March. In Unidad Conspiracy, players will spark a war between the Unidad, a corrupt militia, and the Santa Blanca Cartel.
Ghost Recon Wildlands launches 7 March on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Are you jumping into the open beta for a second round? A first time player wondering what all the fuss is about? Let us know in the forums or the comments below. Crash Bandicoot will be returning to PlayStation later this year, and Activision have unveiled the release date via a new video. Vicarious Visions are the team behind the trilogy and say that the biggest question they are asked is, “Is this a remaster or a remake?” Their response is that it's not so straightforward: "It's practically impossible to make a traditional remaster of the original Naughty Dog games. They're roughly 20 years old, and technology has advanced significantly in that time. The original code and assets are nearly unusable. Nearly. "But we don't consider this a remake. We know how much you all love the original games, so we didn't want to fully remake them. The N. Sane Trilogy is a remaster-plus." If you're wondering how they are getting on, here's the comeback trailer again. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy launches on PS4 on 30 June.
Will you be picking this up for some nostalgic fun? Share your thoughts with us in the forums or leave a comment below. Dead Rising 4 coming to Steam next month22/2/2017 Previously only available on PC via Windows 10, Capcom have announced that their sandbox zombie slaying title, Dead Rising 4, will be available to purchase from Steam next month. Dead Rising 4 will be available as a Steam digital download from 14 March. Will you be picking this up on Steam? Let us know in the forums or in the comments below.
The new trailer released today by Bethesda shows the next chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online series in action for the first time. Announced earlier this month, The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind is the largest expansion of the TESO universe yet, with over 30 hours of main story content and a new PvP mode included.
Anyone looking to upgrade or even dive into the world of TESO for the first time can read about Morrowind’s numerous special editions here. The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind is out 6 June on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Share your thoughts on the new footage with us below or over in the forums. A gameplay series will introduce players to the new systems and mechanics that Bioware have created for Mass Effect: Andromeda. Future videos in the series will focus on profiles, favourites, squad skills and commands, and we may also get a glimpse at the crafting system which is being introduced.
Mass Effect: Andromeda launches 21 March on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Do you like the new combat video? What are you hoping to see next? Share your thoughts with us in the forums or leave a comment below. Square Enix have detailed new content coming to Final Fantasy XV this week via update 1.05 and the Booster Pack +, which is available from today for season pass holders, giving them three new pieces of equipment. A regular Booster Pack containing the Magitek Exosuit will be released for free at a later date.
Two tracks from NieR: Automata will be turning up in Final Fantasy XV thanks to the latest update, including Song of the Ancients/Destiny and Weight of the World, allowing players to “enjoy the atmosphere of the game’s world while driving the Regalia, walking around or riding a chocobo.” Other notable changes included in update 1.05 are:
And finally, Square Enix confirmed that A Kings Tale: Final Fantasy XV, the retro-styled action game featuring King Regis and his closest companions, will be made available to everyone as a free download from 1 March having previously been limited to certain pre-order bonuses. Share your thoughts on Final Fantasy XV’s new content with us over in the forums or in the comments below. Developers, Chilled Mouse, have announced that the cleverly titled sequel to Chime will be releasing on consoles with some new features. The sequel boasts sixteen new levels, experimental modes, new-era connectivity and a melodic ambient soundtrack of artists, including: Kavinsky, CHVRCHES, Steve Reich, Los, Chipzel, Andy Hung, Message to Bears, Timothy Schmalz, Magic Sword, Shirobon, Noveller, Haiku Salut, Luc Grey, A Mote of Dust, Symbion Project, and CFCF.
Ian Baverstock, CEO of Chilled Mouse, is excited about the project: "With Chime Sharp the core rules are the same, featuring the same mesmerizing, hypnotic electronic soundtrack with songs from some of the most experimental trailblazing artists out there. With a clean, sleek new aesthetic and new experimental modes, Chime has returned and this time it wants to become your favourite mixtape." Chime Sharp launches on PS4 21 February, and hits Xbox One a few days later on 24 February. Did you play the original? Fancy having a go at this? Share your thoughts with us in the forums or comments below. Those without an Xbox Live Gold subscription can enjoy the benefits of the service for free until Sunday. All of your progress will be carried over if you decide to make a purchase, and both games are discounted until Monday.
Will you be trying out any of the free titles? Let us know in the forums or the comments below. PlayStation Now to Support PS4 & PC Only16/2/2017 In an official statement, Sony have announced that Playstation Now will be discontinuing its services on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation TV, Sony Blu-ray players and smart TVs (Samsung and Sony). These changes will be implemented on August 15 this year, with a cut-off point of April 1st for Sony Bravia TVs.
For a full list of the discontinued peripherals, take a look at the official statement here. A wise decision, or a disastrous one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or on our Facebook or Twitter page. Originally released on the Nintendo DS back in 2008, THQ Nordic are bringing the “tower defence meets RTS” title Lock’s Quest to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC this April. Lock’s Quest is the story of a boy named Lock, who triggers a war between the Kingdom Force and the Clockwork Army when he discovers the latter trying to invade his village. Gameplay features a blend of RTS, RPG and tower defence elements in a campaign spread “across a dozen unique maps.” Here’s a list of the remaster’s new features:
“I always felt Lock’s Quest deserved a multi-platform release, and it’s exciting to help that vision come to pass all these years later”, said Joseph M Tringali, Digital Continue Co-Founder & CEO. “The incredible pixel style translates well to console, and we were fortunate to include many high-resolution assets that weren’t in the original. It was great to work with a partner like THQ Nordic, who understands and respects the creative process, and was dedicated to both preserving and enhancing this fan favorite.” Are you looking forward to the return of Lock’s Quest? Or will you be experiencing the game for the first time? Let us know in the comments or over in the forums. |
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