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First Battalion 1944 gameplay video revealed

31/3/2017

 
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Bulkhead Interactive have given backers their first proper look at Battalion 1944 in action with a new gameplay video.

by Liam Andrews
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The 15-minute-long video was captured during a pre-alpha playtest and showcases the game’s casual Team Deathmatch mode and Manor House map. Although many will be excited to finally see some substantial footage of the game, Bulkhead were keen to stress that Battalion 1944 is still very much a work in progress and many of animations, visuals and HUD icons are just placeholders while the team focusses on getting the gameplay just right.
Bulkhead, who recently partnered up with Square Enix for publishing assistance, have been “completely and utterly rebuilding the unreal engine” in order to ensure Battalion 1944 moves and feels like an old-school FPS, with 1 to 1 movement and aiming mechanics.

“Battalion has always been about bringing back the 'feel' of classic shooters which peaked in the era of the early CoD titles,” said Howard Philpott, Creative Producer at Bulkhead Interactive.

“This is what Battalion is aiming to recapture from that era. True skill based mechanics to allow players who are good at the game to push the skill ceiling higher. We miss those classic FPS days before unlocks/killstreaks. These classic games were by no means bad, they've just not been remade for the current generation yet.”

A closed alpha will be available on PC this May to select backers and those who pre-ordered through Steam/Humble, and the game will also be making an appearance at this weekend’s EGX Rezzed event.

Let us know your thoughts on the new Battalion 1944 footage in the comments or over in the forums.
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Try Titanfall 2 for free this weekend, Colony Reborn update now available

31/3/2017

 
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To celebrate the release of the Colony Reborn update, Titanfall 2 will be free to play on all platforms from 30 March – 3 April, giving players access to the game’s full roster of multiplayer modes, the Training Gauntlet, and the campaign mission: The Beacon.

by Liam Andrews
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Colony Reborn is the latest free update for Titanfall 2, adding the fan favourite map Colony from the original Titanfall. The update also includes a special R101 Carbine that comes outfitted with an ACOG scope, and a new execution called Curb Check which makes use of the grappling hook ability. You can see it in action in the trailer below.
All modes will offer double XP over the course of the free weekend. Arriving alongside the freebies are a number of bug fixes and improvements, plus some new paid content in the form of cosmetic upgrades.

Will you be giving Titanfall 2 a try this weekend? Let us know your thoughts on the Colony Reborn update below or in the forums.
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Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale series - first look trailer revealed, opening episode premiers next month

30/3/2017

 
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The first episode of Telltale’s Guardians of the Galaxy series will premier next month, the developer/publisher has confirmed, and we also got our first look at the game in action in the new trailer released today.

by Liam Andrews
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Telltale’s series features a brand-new story where the Guardians have discovered an “artifact of unspeakable power,” an object which is also being sought after by a “ruthless enemy who is the last of her kind”. Decisions and actions players make drive the interactive story experience over the course of the first season, which is made up of five episodes in total.
Tangled Up in Blue, as the opening episode is known, will be available as a digital download from 18 April, for $4.99 (or regional equivalent). 
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As is usually the case with Telltale’s series, a boxed edition of the game (which you can see in the image above) containing a season pass disc will be available from 2 May for $29.99.

Episode 1: Tangled up in Blue
is out 18 April on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and various mobile devices. Are you looking forward to Telltale’s take on the Guardians of the Galaxy? Let us know below.
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Destiny 2 reveal: trailer, release date, special editions and more announced by Bungie

30/3/2017

 
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As was promised earlier in the week, Bungie have given Destiny fans another look at their highly-anticipated sequel in today’s reveal trailer. The developer also confirmed the game will be coming to PC, and revealed the contents of the various special editions available for pre-order.

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In Destiny 2, Earth’s only safe city has been attacked by Ghaul, leader of the brutal Red Legion. Stripped of their power, players must take their Guardian on a journey across “unexplored worlds” to find new weapons and combat abilities (and of course, lots of loot) in order to take back Humanity’s last home.
Destiny 2 will be a “new beginning for every player,” according to Bungie, who have promised to provide more details about the game over the coming months, starting with a gameplay reveal on 18 May.
 
Three special editions of the game are currently available for pre-order, as well as an expansion pass which includes access to two expansions that include “brand new story missions, cooperative activities, competitive multiplayer, and a wealth of new weapons, armor, and gear.”
 
The special editions and their contents are:
 
  • Collector’s Edition: Destiny 2 base game, expansion pass, customisable Destiny 2 Frontier Bag, Limited Edition SteelBook Case, Frontier kit featuring Solar panel USB charger with built-in light, Paracord, Solar blanket
  • Limited Edition: Destiny 2 base game, expansion pass, Limited Edition SteelBook Case, Cabal-themed Collector’s Box containing a Booklet with secrets into the Cabal Empire, Cabal Schematic, Collectible Postcard Images, Cabal Military Pawns
  • Digital Deluxe Edition: Destiny 2 base game, expansion pass
 
All three special editions come with the Premium Digital Content bundle, which includes a Legendary Sword, the Legendary Player Emote and the Cabal Empire Themed Emblem.
 
Anyone who pre-orders the game will be granted first access to game’s open beta, which is set to take place sometime this summer, Bungie announced.
 
Destiny 2 is out 8 September on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Let us know your thoughts on the full reveal over in the forums or in the comments below.
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Destiny 2 officially announced, full reveal trailer coming this week

29/3/2017

 
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Destiny’s sequel has been officially announced, with Bungie set to reveal more of the game tomorrow evening. The news came just days after an Italian retailer had leaked some posters seemingly bearing Destiny 2 promotional art.

by Liam Andrews
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The announcement was made with a tweet simply showing the Destiny 2 logo, which just so happens to match up with those seen on the leaked posters. No other information was provided, but the leaked posters showed an 8 September release date and that a beta would be available on the PS4 first.
Since then, a teaser featuring everyone’s favourite Hunter, Cayde-6, has been released, with a full reveal trailer planned for this Thursday at 6PM BST.
It also looks like PS4 users will once again have timed exclusive content, if the trailer uploaded by PlayStation’s YouTube channel is anything to go by.

Little is known about Destiny 2, but rumours from last year suggest Destiny players will not be able to import their characters over to the sequel and that the game is likely to make an appearance on PC.

Let us know your thoughts on the reveal and what you’d like to see in Destiny 2 in the comments below.
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ENDED: Verdun giveaway

27/3/2017

 
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Congratulations to Stelli on being drawn as the winner of our Verdun giveaway!

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by Sam
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An Xbox One copy of M2H and Blackmill Games’ WWI shooter, Verdun, is the subject of this week’s giveaway.

Liam reviewed the Xbox port last week, praising its authenticity while lamenting the small initial player base. Fittingly, our winner can help play a small part in remedying that.

Verdun is currently available for £15.99 from the Xbox Store.

The giveaway runs Monday - Friday and can be entered via the simple Gleam client below.

​Good luck!

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Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition out next month, prepare to execute brutal skillshots with the launch trailer

25/3/2017

 
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The Bulletstorm remaster is out in just under two weeks, so, to get people in the mood for some creative carnage, Gearbox and People Can Fly have released a launch trailer for the upcoming shooter.

by Liam Andrews
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Featuring updated visuals and improved framerates, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition also comes with all the previously released DLC, six new Echo maps, and 4K support for PC and PS4 Pro. In addition, a new Overkill mode allows players to replay the game’s campaign with unrestricted access to all weapons and skillshots.
Those who pre-order People Can Fly’s remaster will receive the Duke Nukem’s Bulletstorm Tour bonus, allowing them to play through the entirety of the game’s single player campaign as Duke Nukem, complete with brand-new dialogue.
 
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition is out 7 April on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Will you be picking this up next month? Let us know below.
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Star Wars Battlefront sequel playable at EA Play

23/3/2017

 
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EA have confirmed the sequel to DICE’s Star Wars Battlefront reboot will be making an appearance at the publisher’s EA Play event, which was announced earlier in the year.

by Liam Andrews
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Those attending the event will be able to go hands-on with the new Battlefront, in addition to the next instalment in the Need For Speed franchise and three upcoming EA Sports titles, namely Madden NFL 18, FIFA 18 and NBA LIVE 18.
EA are also planning an “extensive content program” for those who plan to watch the event online, with “detailed gameplay deep dives, competitive events and exclusive interviews” on offer over the course of the three-day event.
 
For those looking to attend the Hollywood-based gathering in person, EA will be releasing more information in the coming weeks about how to get hold of tickets, which are set to go on sale 20 April at 9:00am PST.
 
Let us know your thoughts on this year’s EA Play event in the comments below or over in the forums, and be sure to check out the five things we want to see in the next Star Wars Battlefront.
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Rocket League’s new Dropshot mode is now available

23/3/2017

 
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Rocket League’s new Dropshot mode is available to download on Xbox One, PS4 and PC as part of a free update which went live late last night.

by Liam Andrews
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Dropshot sees players battling it out in a brand-new arena called Core 707 which features destructible floor panels. The idea of the mode is to destroy the floor panels in the opposition’s half with the match ball to create goal scoring opportunities in the gaps left behind. A floor panel requires two hits to be destroyed, once to become ‘activated’ and the second to break it.
Players are able break multiple panels in one hit by dealing damage to the opposing team or by charging the match ball by keeping it in the air, with anywhere up to 19 panels being broken in one hit the longer it stays airborne.
 
The update also marks the start of Competitive Season 4, and adds some new Achievements and Trophies, a new Esports button that notifies players of official streams, and a new ‘speed-themed’ Turbo Crate that has the potential to contain animated decals, Exotic Wheels and Black Market customisations.
 
Share your thoughts on the latest Rocket League update below or over in the forums.
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Killing Floor 2 update adds new maps and weapons, try the game for free this week on PS4 and PC

21/3/2017

 
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Tripwire Interactive have announced the Descent Content Pack, a free update for Killing Floor 2 that introduces some new content and a new sub-mode called Holdout.

by Liam Andrews
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Holdout offers an alternate take on the game’s Survival mode by dropping players into random battle locations after the end of each wave, making them more vulnerable to Zeds. This sub-mode is playable on the Descent map, an “all-new type of map never seen in Killing Floor 2 before.”
The second of the two maps, Nuked, was originally created by the game’s community, but will now feature as part of the Killing Floor 2 official map line-up.
 
New weapons included in the update are the Stoner 63a LMG and the Spitfires, a pair of ‘fan favourite’ handguns which first rose to popularity in the original Killing Floor.
 
To celebrate the release of the Descent Content Pack, Killing Floor 2 is currently on sale for 33% off on the PSN store, and will be free to play on PS4 thanks to a trial which begins today. The week-long free trial concludes on 28 March and includes access to the base game, as well as all the additional content released today.
 
A slightly shorter free trial also takes place on Steam this weekend, running from Thursday 23 – Monday 27 March, with the game discounted by 50% during this time.
 
You can read the full list of bug fixes and changes made in the latest update right here. Let us know your thoughts on the Descent Content Pack below.
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