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Schneider is the latest playable character in Raiders of the Broken Planet

31/5/2018

 
Schneider is the latest playable character in Raiders of the Broken Planet

​The "pyscho-nerd hacker" and former Hades Division member can now be recruited by all players as long as they own at least one campaign.

by Chris Brand
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Schneider is first encountered during Hades Betrayal. After being defeated and kidnapped by Harec's merry band of misfits, he has since decided to join them and take up arms against his erstwhile employer, General Krausher.
What Schneider lacks in brawn he makes up for in brains. He developed the home-made SCHN31D3r drone at age 14 and can use it in battle to lure enemies into a deadly cross-fire or, as the Antagonist, plant it near the objective to dissuade the Raiders from getting too close.

You can relive his harrowing defeat at the hands of Team PTC below.
How are you getting on with Raiders of the Broken Planet? Looking forward to trying out Schneider? Let us know below or over in the forums.
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Latest leak suggests the next Assassin’s Creed title will be set in Ancient Greece - Updated

31/5/2018

 
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Update: Ubisoft confirmed the existence of Assassin's Creed Odyssey in the early hours of this morning via twitter, promising to share more  information at E3.

Original Story: ​The next instalment in Ubisoft’s
Assassin’s Creed series is going to be set in Ancient Greece if the latest rumours prove accurate.

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The leak comes via a French site, JeuxVideo-Live, who posted the below picture of a seemingly promotional keyring for the next game. As you can see, the helmet looks like it’s of Ancient Greek design and the game logo, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, would also suggest a Greek setting.
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As is usually the case with these leaks, nothing’s been confirmed by Ubisoft, but it’s likely we’ll hear something official soon with E3 right around the corner.

​What do you think of a potential Ancient Greek setting? Let us know below.

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Warner Bros. announce LEGO DC Super-Villains

31/5/2018

 
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Warner Bros. and TT Games' latest adventure ditches the heroes for the first ever villain focussed LEGO title.

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The Justice League have disappeared, and it’s up to the Legion of Doom to discover the mysterious secret of their replacement from a parallel universe, the Justice Syndicate. For the first time in a LEGO game, players will be able to create and customise their very own character as they team up with a roster of iconic DC villains.
Player created characters are central to the game’s story, which is being penned in collaboration with DC:

“The original story in LEGO DC Super-Villains flips the DC universe upside down as players embark on an unforgettable adventure starring memorable villains set across notable DC locations,” said Ames Kirshen, Vice President, Interactive & Animation, DC Entertainment.

“DC’s roster of iconic Super-Villains is unmatched and fans will love teaming up with The Joker, Harley Quinn, Lex Luthor and a host of others to save Earth from a greater evil.”

Characters can continue to be upgraded throughout the campaign with new abilities and powers, and it looks like the game will also feature drop-in drop-out multiplayer for on the fly co-op when taking on boss fights.

LEGO DC Super-Villains is out 19 October on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

What do you think of a villain focussed LEGO adventure? Let us know below.​
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Bethesda get the hype train rolling with a teaser for Fallout 76

30/5/2018

 
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Yesterday, Bethesda got us all excited by posting a Fallout-related gif on social media. We now know that it was to build hype for the announcement of Fallout 76.

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Not only was the teaser posted on Instagram and Twitter, but Bethesda also went live on Twitch playing "IRL". Initially, the livestream seemed similarly devoid of any clues, but a Reddit user, PM_ME_CODES_4_STEAM, logged all of the little events that occurred, posting clips of each one.
Bethesda finally put us out of our misery by releasing a teaser trailer for Fallout 76.
The date seen on the Pip-Boy in the trailer, 27 October 2102, seems to suggest the game might be a prequel, as other entries in the Fallout series all take place much later.
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The music played over the trailer - Take Me Home, Country Roads - could also suggest a Virginia setting for the game.

According to Kotaku’s Jason Schreier, Fallout 76 could feature some sort of online functionality.​

From what I've heard, Fallout: 76 is an online game of some sort. Developed by BGS in both Maryland and Austin (formerly Battlecry) https://t.co/gUmNYtDXDS

— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) May 30, 2018
Recently, Bethesda's Pete Hines teased that this could be the team's biggest E3 showcase to date, so it's definitely one to watch.

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Fallout 76? Share your thoughts with us below or over in the forums.
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Fractured Lands is a vehicle-based Battle Royale title from former Battlefield and Call of Duty devs

30/5/2018

 
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The “drive-to-survive” deathmatch title blends FPS and vehicle-based combat in a Battle Royale setting.

by Liam Andrews
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Fractured Lands is being developed by Unbroken Studios, a team that includes personnel “instrumental” in developing successful franchises such as Call of Duty, Battlefield and Medal of Honor. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic land where players must scavenge weapons, upgrades and fuel for their vehicle in order to take down the competition and be the last person standing.
As the trailer shows, players are able to “beat down, gun down and run down” enemy combatants with either their vehicle or a firearm. Vehicle upgrades look like they’ll include improved armour and abilities, as well as more deadly weapons.

​“Fractured Lands is an experience that epitomizes our passion for this genre but also exemplifies both our experience in developing some of the best shooters in the world and our craving for something innovative, intense and gritty,” said Paul Ohanian, Chief Executive Officer, Unbroken Studios.

“We’ve got so much on the horizon in terms of new content and features, including other last one standing modes, but most of all we’re excited to have gamers join the beta and directly impact our development.”

The beta mentioned by Ohanian takes place next month on the weekends of 8 June, 22 June and 29 June. You can sign up for the chance to participate here.

Fractured Lands will be available via Steam Early Access later this summer.

What do you think of the game? Let us know your thoughts below or in the forums.​
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Focus Home Interactive reveal E3 2018 line-up

30/5/2018

 
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Focus Home Interactive have revealed what they’ll be bringing to this year’s E3.

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The games will be showcased at the Focus Home Interactive booth, located in the West-Hall #4512 between the dates of 12 – 14 June. Attendees will be able to try out a number of the publisher’s upcoming titles, as well as see brand-new footage and gameplay walkthroughs from some of the developers.
Here’s some of the line-up’s highlights:

  • Insurgency: Sandstorm: Play the sequel to the multi-million selling FPS Insurgency with the developers from New World Interactive, in a dedicated multiplayer session!
  • Farming Simulator 19:  Shown for the very first time, see the newest entry in the farming phenomenon from GIANTS Software – including an exciting surprise to be announced at E3!
  • The Surge 2: Check out 30 minutes of never-before-seen gameplay of the hardcore Action-RPG from Deck13, with an ambitious level design and combat more brutal than ever.
  • A Plague Tale: Innocence: Meet orphan siblings Amicia and Hugo - as well as the hordes of rats hunting them - in a new gameplay walkthrough by developers from Asobo Studio.
  • Call of Cthulhu: Lovecraft's twisted universe comes alive in an exclusive walkthrough guided by the developers from Cyanide.
  • GreedFall: Dive into the latest RPG from Spiders to discover a unique world shaped by the player’s political diplomacy, character relationships and critical choices.

Other titles available include a playable version of Space Hulk: Tactics, hands-off sessions of Necromunda: Underhive Wars and an appearance of Fear the Wolves from Vostok Games.

Both journalists and the public will also get to try Vampyr ahead of its imminent release, Deck13’s The Surge - Complete Edition and Spintires: MudRunner.

Will you be attending E3 this year? What are you looking forward to seeing the most? Let us know below.​
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Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr delayed on Xbox One and PS4

29/5/2018

 
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Neocore and Bigben have confirmed the console version of Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr has been delayed.

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The action-RPG was supposed to launch on PS4 and Xbox One next Tuesday, 5 June, but will now be released sometime “later this summer”. Developer Neocore said they needed “additional time to perfect the game's unique functionalities” that are being entirely redesigned for console players.
“In order to ensure the best possible quality of the game, the development team is taking this extra time to refine the final details of the game,” read the official post.

​PC players looking to pick up Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr can do so via Steam, where the full release is already available.

​And if you're into all things Warhammer 40K, then be sure to check out this week's giveaway, where you could bag yourself a Steam copy of Dawn of War III.


Disappointed by the delay on console? Let us know your thoughts below.​
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ENDED: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III giveaway

28/5/2018

 
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De Jesus Samper (@dejesuscuarto1) is our Dawn of War III giveaway winner!

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There’s a Steam key for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III, the latest in SEGA and Relic Entertainment’s popular strategy series, up for grabs in our giveaway this week!

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Based on Games Workshop’s beloved tabletop franchise, Dawn of War III places you in the midst of a three-way war fought between Orks, Eldar and Space Marines. Playing from the perspective of each faction, as they all seek control of a “catastrophic” weapon, you’ll make use of the biggest units and fight the largest scale battles the series has seen yet.

If the thought of marching Orks has you hot under the collar, but in some sort of cruel tease you aren’t drawn as our winner, you can grab Dawn of War III for £29.99 on Steam.

Before it comes to that, you’ll want to register entry below for your chance to win a free copy.

Good luck!
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Battlefield V returns to its World War 2 roots in October

24/5/2018

 
Battlefield V returns to its World War 2 roots in October

Last week Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was presented to the world, but yesterday was all about Battlefield V's return to World War 2-era combat.

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Members of the development team at DICE sat down with Trevor Noah to discuss the setting, weapons, vehicles, game modes and mechanics. The show ended with a big, all-out action trailer, which seems like the perfect place for us to start.
On to the reveal proper: we know that the single player War Stories mode, introduced in Battlefield 1, will feature, as will multiplayer Operations, now named Grand Operations. The former puts players into the boots of a single character, aiming to portray a more personal side of the war as they experience key moments from that character's own unique perspective, whilst the latter sees two teams face off against one another over the course of multiple maps and modes.

​Not much was said about Combined Arms, except it's a four-player co-op mode with randomly generated missions.


Aside from the usual load of guns and tanks with which to decimate the enemy, you can also make a difference in a supporting role. The new Fortifications mechanic allows players to use the toolbox to implement defensive strategies, such as repairing buildings and setting up machine gun nests to push back attackers.

Another new addition to gameplay is The Company, your own collection of soldiers, weapons and vehicles. You'll earn customisation options through playing and the developers made a point of noting that there'll be no lootboxes.

Of course, you can expect DLC, but the Premium Pass has been scrapped and all future maps and modes will be made available to the entire player base at no additional cost. The first batch of fresh content is scheduled to drop in November and focuses on the fall of Europe.

If you'd like to watch the reveal in full, we've got you covered. Those uninterested in a lengthy countdown timer may want to skip ahead to the 55 minute mark.

Battlefield V releases 19 October, or three days earlier for those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition. The Play First Trial goes live on 11 October for any Xbox or PC players with a respective EA or Origin Access subscription.

In the meantime, EA and DICE are giving players the opportunity to snag some free DLC. For a limited time, you can download and keep Battlefield 1's In the Name of the Tsar and Battlefield 4's Final Stand. Head on over to the official site for more details.

Which game do you think had the better reveal,
Battlefield V or Black Ops 4? Let us know below or over in the forums.

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Hardcore ARPG IMMORTAL: UNCHAINED coming to PC and consoles in September

24/5/2018

 
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Sold Out and Toadman Interactive have announced that pre-orders are now live for IMMORTAL: UNCHAINED, an action-RPG shooter which will be arriving later in the year.

by Chris Brand
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Awoken and released from your eternal prison, you are the ultimate weapon and must fight your way to the centre of the nine worlds to discover who you are and why the worlds are about to end.
There are 6 different character disciplines to start with and over 100 unique weapons with which to battle the legions of undead you'll face on the journey.

"With its focus on brutal ranged combat, we hope that​ IMMORTAL: UNCHAINED​ will stand out among this emerging, unforgiving genre and prove a challenge to even the most hardened players," said Sarah Hoeksma, Marketing Director of Sold Out.

IMMORTAL: UNCHAINED launches 7 September on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, at an RRP of £39.99/$49.99/€49.99.

Those interested can pre-order right now to receive exclusive in-game content upon release.

What did you think of the story trailer? Is
IMMORTAL: UNCHAINED on your radar? Let us know below or over in the forums.

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