Volition, creators of the Saints Row series, have a new IP in the works; an adult superhero game that was today announced via IGN. The head of L.E.G.I.O.N. - one Doctor Babylon - and his fellow evil-doers have taken control of the nations of the world. With this power they’re planning to build a terrible device that will grant them incredible strength - only M.A.Y.H.E.M. can stop them. A third person shooter at its core, the game will see you play as a squad of three agents - each with unique abilities and traversal options - as you explore the sandbox urban landscape of Seoul, Korea. There will be up close brawlers, long range specialists and everything inbetween. As you progress through the story you'll be able to upgrade your agents, their gadgets and your HQ to unlock more means with which to create carnage. Agents of Mayhem is exclusively single player and is part of the Saints Row universe, sharing some story elements, symbolism, and design inspiration. Volition have teased that there are surprises in store for Saints fans, which will be revealed at a later date. You can watch the unquestionably Saints Row flavoured announce trailer below. Agents of Mayhem is set to release in 2017 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
What do you think of the reveal? Let us know in the forums. Blizzard’s latest game, the team-based shooter Overwatch, has been a huge hit both globally and in the grand, caviar-for-breakfast, chandeliers-on-the-ceiling excess of PTC’s offices (one day, maybe).
If you subscribe to EA Access on Xbox One, or EA Origins on PC, you can get a taste of Mirror's Edge Catalyst before it releases this Thursday, 9 June. If you've got some time to kill whilst it downloads, or just want to find out if the game’s worth looking into, you can read James' thoughts on the closed beta. Alternatively, you can consume it in video format below. Keep your eyes peeled for our review.
Will you be testing out Mirror’s Edge Catalyst with the EA Access/Origins trial? Let us know in the forums. Nintendo have released a new trailer for the upcoming Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, as well as detailing the two legendary Pokémon who adorn the covers of said games. Players will have access to a special Pokédex inhabited by a Rotom, adding personality to the device. The Rotom Pokédex will also advise players on where to go next based on their previous conversations with other characters. Check out the new trailer below for a look at the new legendary Pokémon in action: And, as promised, a few of the details shared by Nintendo regarding the new legendary Pokémon:
“Honoured as an emissary of the sun since ancient times, Solgaleo is referred to with reverence as “the beast that devours the sun.” Solgaleo’s body holds a vast amount of energy, and it shines with light when it is active. It has a flowing mane with a remarkable resemblance to the sun. Its signature move is Sunsteel Strike, an attack that charges at an opponent with the force of a meteor, disregarding the target’s Ability. Solgaleo’s Ability is Full Metal Body, a new Ability that no previous Pokémon has had. With the Full Metal Body Ability, a Pokémon’s stats will not be lowered by the effects of an opponent’s moves or Ability.”
“Since ancient times, Lunala has been honoured as an emissary of the moon. Referred to with reverence as “the beast that calls the moon,” Lunala is constantly absorbing light and converting it into energy. With its wings spread to absorb the surrounding light and glittering like the crescent moon, it resembles a beautiful night sky. Lunala’s signature Moongeist Beam attack releases an ominous beam of light that disregards the target’s Ability. Lunala’s Ability is Shadow Shield, a new Ability that no previous Pokémon has had. With the Shadow Shield Ability, a Pokémon will take less damage from an attack that lands when the Pokémon has full HP.” Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon will release 23 November exclusively on Nintendo 3DS. Let us know your thoughts on the next Pokémon adventure over in the forums. The indie developer, founded by ex Lionhead staff, have been granted a license by Microsoft to work on a free-to-play card collecting game inspired by the Fable franchise.
The premise will be familiar to those who've played Magic or Hearthstone, but Flaming Fowl have added in as much Fable lore as possible - with familiar locations, character cards and even a morality system. Each match will present you with a set of quests unique to that location, and completing a quest will allow you to level up and choose whether to be good or evil. Over the course of the battle your hero will morph to reflect your alignment, changing the effects of their special abilities. Many of your other cards will also morph into more powerful variants. New to the genre is a co-op mode, in which you and a friend team up and face off against some of Albion's toughest bosses. Check out some of the gameplay features in the trailer below: Fable Fortune is currently planned for Xbox One and PC, with the developers looking to release the game sometime in 2017.
If you want to keep up to date with the latest news from Flaming Fowl Studios and Fable Fortune, head on over to their website. Will you be backing Fable Fortune? Let us know in the forums. |
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