Rare have confirmed a week-long delay for Forsaken Shores, the latest major update coming to Sea of Thieves. Executive Producer Joe Neate hinted at a possible delay last week, highlighting the team’s intention to avoid the same sort of “issues” that accompanied the release of the last few updates.
“This was not a decision that was taken lightly, and we know this may disappoint fans who were looking to play the update this week,” read the post. “That said, our priority is to deliver a stable, polished and bug-free experience and we feel that the extra week of development will enable us to do this.” Available for free to all Sea of Thieves players, the Forsaken Shores update adds a new region for players to explore known as The Devil’s Roar, complete with burning seas and volcanoes. It’ll also see the introduction of rowboats to the game. Looking forward to the update? Disappointed by the delay? Let us know below.
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Independent Aussie developer, League of Geeks, are releasing their digital board game on Nintendo Switch. There are 20 heroes to choose from - with unique strengths, weaknesses and character-specific abilities - a variety of victory conditions, procedurally-generated maps, dynamic questlines, unlockable items, and collectibles to keep things fresh.
"For over three years now, Armello has taken the experience of playing board games with a table full of friends and brought that to life in a virtual space,” said Trent Kusters, co-founder and director of League of Geeks. “Not only does Armello play brilliantly on the Switch, whether docked or on the go, but players new and old will inherit years of content, updates, and improvements when Armello launches on Nintendo Switch.” Armello hits Switch on 27 September and can be pre-ordered now on the Nintendo eShop for £14.99/€19.99/$19.99. The Complete Edition can be yours for £29.99/€39.99/$39.99 and includes the base game along with four Bandit Clan heroes, eight additional playable characters from the Usurpers and Rivals hero packs, two alternative board skins from the Seasons pack, more hero skins, and the premium dice pack. Does the Switch release entice you? Let us know below or over in the forums. The latest Nintendo Direct was a big one, with a host of titles announced for Switch and a handful for 3DS, along with details about Nintendo Switch Online and how much bang you'll get for your buck. The original Luigi's Mansion is also set to re-release on 3DS next month, while owners of Nintendo's ever-popular handheld have Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey and Yo Kai Watch Blasters to look forward to in the not-too-distant future. Another brief teaser informed us that Animal Crossing will be making its anticipated debut on Switch sometime next year. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is an enhanced port of the Wii U game that’s scheduled for a January launch, living up to its name by coming bundled with New Super Luigi U Deluxe at no additional cost. Other notable titles on show included the exclusive Star Fox content in Starlink: Battle for Atlas, Mega Man 11, Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee, Super Mario Party, Capcom Beat 'em Up Bundle - featuring a total of seven arcade classics from yesteryear - and Civilization VI, which is coming in November. Nintendo Switch Online will officially go live on 18 September. The subscription service will allow online play, enable cloud saving and grant access to a growing list of classic NES titles. There's also a smartphone app for chatting and enhancing game experiences, plus members can take advantage of special offers, which weren’t specifically detailed at this time. If playing the likes of Double Dragon and Donkey Kong on your Switch leave you feeling nostalgic for the good old days, you can relive your youth by purchasing a pair of NES-style wireless Switch controllers. If you've got around 40 minutes free, we'd recommend watching the Direct in full (below) and discovering a few more surprises it has in store. What do you think of Nintendo’s line-up? Any games caught your eye? Let us know below or over in the forums.
Ubisoft have revealed the biggest ever Assassin's Creed live content plan, with both free and paid DLC coming to the title which releases in October. The first story arc, Legacy of the First Blade, will "introduce players to the first hero to wield the iconic hidden blade, changing the course of history." Players can learn more about the beginnings of the order starting in December.
The second, The Fate of Atlantis, has players confronting godly creatures and uncovering the secrets of the sunken city of legend. Ubisoft promise "a surprising saga filled with twists and turns," in which players will get even closer to Greek mythology and the First Civilization. There's also a wealth of free content and updates planned, including:
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is due to release on 5 October but those who purchase the Gold, Collectors or Ultimate Edition can jump in early, starting from 2 October. Are you tempted by the season pass? Thinking about springing for one of the special editions? Let us know below or over in the forums. Curve Digital are bringing FuturLab's multi-award-winning title to Switch, marking the series' debut on a Nintendo system. “This is the ultimate version of Velocity 2X,” said FuturLab Managing Director, James Marsden.
“On Nintendo Switch, players will get the complete, no-compromise home console/PC version with all the graphical bells and whistles, whether playing at home on their TV at 1080p and 60fps, or on the Switch screen at 720p and 60fps.” Velocity 2X launches 20 September on Switch and will be headlining Curve Digital's stand at EGX, alongside the console multiplayer release of Human: Fall Flat. Also playable will be Manual Samuel, For The King, Carried Away, Bomber Crew, Smoke And Sacrifice and the new multiplayer mode for Rogue Aces. Are you a fan of the original? Looking forward to going hands-on at EGX? Let us know below or over in the forums. For more on EGX, be sure to stay tuned to Pass the Controller, as we’ll have a man on the ground to bring you plenty of coverage direct from the show floor. Maximum Games are partnering with Rooster Teeth Games to bring the first-person horror puzzler to a console audience. With four episodes having so far released as separate chapters on Steam, Bendy and the Ink Machine will launch on consoles as a complete collection, including the fifth and final chapter, The Lost Reel.
“Partnering with Maximum Games to bring Bendy and the Ink Machine to the hands of all players, on all consoles, is the natural next step,” said David Eddings, head of publishing at Rooster Teeth Games. “We’re thrilled to know that soon gamers all over the world will have the opportunity to experience this chilling adventure.” Bendy and the Ink Machine launches on Xbox One and PS4 next month, with a Switch release following soon after. Fancy picking this up? Let us know below or over in the forums. Rebellion have detailed the post launch content, both paid and free, coming to Strange Brigade in 2018. Bash is free to season pass holders or can be picked up in the Texas Cowboy Character Pack for £5.59.
Another three content drops are planned throughout the year, adding new maps, characters and campaign missions. The first is set to release in early October and includes: Season Pass
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Late October brings: SEASON PASS
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How are you finding Strange Brigade? Looking forward to more content? Let us know below or over in the forums.
EGX returns to Birmingham's NEC in just a few weeks and Square Enix will be present with demos of some of their most anticipated titles. Life is Strange 2 will be playable in the UK for the very first time and you can expect special guest appearances over the weekend, although there was no mention of who they might be.
Those excited about the final chapter in Lara Croft's origin story will be happy to know that they can also go hands-on with Shadow of the Tomb Raider. And finally, over at the Square Enix booth, streamer Spamfish will be treating attendees to previously unseen footage from Just Cause 4. EGX starts on 20 September and you can get your tickets here. Are you attending this year's event? What are you looking forward to playing? Let us know below or over in the forums, and keep an eye out for our Editor, James, who’ll be doing the rounds at EGX. |
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