EA and DICE have debuted a new trailer for Star Wars: Battlefront II detailing the long-awaited starfighter battles that the game will include. While Battlefront ended up being a disappointment with very little for players to dig into, the new game looks set to be the exact opposite, with more than enough for fans to enjoy.
Star Wars: Battlefront II will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 17th.
Xbox began their GamesCom conference with this fantastic cinematic trailer detailing Assassin’s Creed: Origins, and spotlighting the games Ancient Egyptian setting further. Mummification, scorpions, and a lot of gold fill out the trailer, with the usual Assassin’s Creed fight at the end.
While I haven’t played an Assassin’s Creed game in quite some time, the setting alone could be enough to sell me on this one. Assassin’s Creed: Origins will be available on October 27th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Microsoft announced during their GamesCom conference today that a new Jurassic World title, Jurassic World: Evolution would be released summer of 2018. The game is an amusement park sim where players will take on the duty of running their own park, with the inevitability of the dinosaurs escaping hanging over their heads.
The game is being developed by Frontier Developments of Elite Dangerous and Planet Coaster fame, and is set to release in the summer of 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
SEGA has announced that Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is getting a North American release, along with the first ever Premuim Edition, which is honestly one of the coolest premium editions I have ever seen. The “After Hours Premium Edition” will retail for $89.99 and will include the following.
It’s an impressive send-off for series protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu, and absolutely worth the wait when it debuts on March 20, 2018, exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Hit the jump to check out the North American reveal trailer for the game.
Square Enix has announced a massive Collector’s Edition, and several Deluxe Editions for the upcoming Team Ninja-developed Final Fantasy fighting game, Dissidia NT: Final Fantasy. Releasing January 11 in Japan, and January 30 in North America, the Ultimate Collector’s Edition will run you $189.99 USD, exclusively from the Square Enix store, and includes the following:
Pre-ordering the standard version at $59.99 will still get you the “Steelbook Brawler Edition,” which offers one of three randomly selected steelbook cases featuring various characters from the game. There’s also a digital version that comes with a five song soundtrack and Warrior of Light skin, or a deluxe digital version ($84.99) which comes with those two things and the season pass. Hit the jump to get a full look at the cover art, and all the versions of the game.
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It looks like we’re getting that epic Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch bundle after all! Nintendo has revealed it is a Walmart exclusive and will be available for $379.99 on September 8, 2017. The price increase is thanks to the included bonuses. The Joy-Cons in the Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch bundle are lime green and pink, to match the colors used in the game. The bundle also includes a download code for Splatoon 2, as well as a themed carrying case.
While a bit late, it’s nice that we’re getting this bundle at all, as it looks great, and Splatoon 2 has gotten nothing but great reviews. Splatoon 2 is available now on the Nintendo Switch.
The Pokémon Company released a new trailer for Pokemon Ultra Sun & Moon, and with it, a ton of details about what to expect from the expanded versions of the mega-hit game titles. Along with the previously revealed Lycanroc Dusk Form, players will have plenty of new area to explore, as dark clouds have begun to appear over Alola, and new buildings, as well, with new stories to tell.
Players will also have a new look, with the heroes being given new outfits, and even new Z-Moves for their Pokémon. Head over to the Official Website for more information on Pokémon Ultra Sun & Moon, releasing on the Nintendo 3DS, November 17th.
Shenmue III developer, Ys Net, has shared that they’ve signed a global partnership with publisher Deep Silver for the long-awaited sequel. Updates have been quiet on the Shenmue III front for quite some time, since the crowdfunding campaign was a massive success.
The good news? Ys Net also announced that Yu Suzuki will be attenting GamesCom, and is expected to show off many new updates, clips, and gameplay footage from the game. Shenmue III launches in 2018 for the PlayStation 4 and PC.
SNK has released the third episode of their King of Fighters: Destiny animated series on YouTube, with the rest of the 24-episode season being added through the remainder of the summer.
You can head over here to check out the first two episodes that were previously posted, or hit the jump to watch the third episode.
Platinum Games has long been a fan-favorite studio, with a love for innovative franchises and new ideas, they’ve never shied away from making the quirky but lovable title. From Bayonetta, to The Wonderful 101, they’re an absolute favorite. However, after the studio put millions into Scalebound, only to have it cancelled, they were in trouble. Enter Yoko Taro, and the little game that could, NieR: Automata.
After the game’s release, it has outsold and outshone all expectations, becoming a merchandising giant, and one of the best games of the year. Platinum’s Hideki Kamiya has taken to Twitter to formally credit NieR producer Yoko Taro, with single-handedly saving his studio from bankruptcy. Hit the jump to check out the message.
Today is the long-awaited release of Sonic Mania, and with it, we have an incredibly charming new trailer for the retro-inspired title. Players who pre-ordered the game will be receiving a free digital copy of Sonic The Hedgehog this morning, on the platform that they chose to purchase the game on.
Hopefully we get a fantastic vinyl release of the Sonic Mania soundtrack, because the music in this trailer was so wonderful. Hopefully the excitement around this title gives SEGA a better understanding of what we’re after as Sonic fans.
Kotaku UK has a scoop, claiming that Okami HD is getting another re-release, this time on PlayStation 4, and Xbox One this holiday season. There’s no real information about the release, currently, but it’s a good chance that the title will receive PS4 Pro and Xbox One X support, with the PlayStation 3 version of Okami HD rendering the visuals in 4K, and the scaling them down.
Capcom is taking initiative in bringing many of its older titles to newer consoles, but in the process, most of their newer IP’s have taken a backseat, with new major titles being few and far between for the company at this point. It’s nice to see lesser-ported titles like Okami finally making the jump to systems such as the Xbox, though.
Square Enix has shared a new character introduction trailer for Fortune Street: Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary, and the new trailer debuts Final Fantasy VIII hero, Squall. In the video above, Squall is shown saying “I don’t fear expensive shops. You just simply have to not stop at one.” He then promptly lands on one, being forced to pay 1,750G to Lightning, to which he says “I’m going to destroy this expensive shop.”
Fortune Street: Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary releases in Japan on October 19, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.
SEGA has posted the Opening Movie for the upcoming and highly anticipated Sonic Mania, and it’s an unbelievable amount of fun for classic fans of the series. The 2D-animated piece is produced by comic book writer/artist Tyson Hesse and featuring killer music from Hyper Potions.
Check it out above, and make sure to grab Sonic Mania on August 15th if you’re looking for the true-to-form classic Sonic experience.
If you already know what Gal*Gun is, then this story won’t surprise you. Gal*Gun VR is now available on Steam for use with the HTC Vive. Gal*Gun is a popular Japanese rail shooter, that involves you, the protagonist, shooting a pheromone gun gifted to you by Cupid at various anime girls in an attempt to make them fall in love with you. It’s just as ridiculous as it sounds.
Now, the addition of VR adds an entirely new level of ridiculous, as in addition to the standard rail shooter VR experience, you can also move your head around in an attempt to look up their anime skirts, as well. Japan… you’re crazy. I love you.
