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Archived News:
BANDAI NAMCO announces PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2, a new installment in the
maze-running series that started back in the pre-arcade days. This is coming in
September to PCs via Steam as well as to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Here's
a trailer
showing off the latest incarnation in the series, and here's word:
Currently under development at BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. in Tokyo, Japan;
PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 features new eye-popping 3D mazes with unique
visuals, a wide variety of dynamic mazes, the new ability to bump ghosts, and
the addition of intense giant sized ghost boss battles. PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP
EDITION 2 will also build upon PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX’s “Chain Eating”
mechanics by enabling fans to build up to four ghost trains before chowing down
for maximum chompage points. PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 returns with the fan
favorite Score Attack mode where players need to gather as many points within a
specified time and a new Adventure mode that will have players chasing fast
moving fruit, battling big bad bosses, and experiencing fun new ways of playing
PAC-MAN.
“Terrific gameplay is always in fashion and after 36 years as a videogame icon,
PAC-MAN still brings fun and smiles to the faces of countless gamers around the
world.” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO
Entertainment America Inc. “PAC-MAN has always promoted friendly competition,
and we’re chomping at the bit to see PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 ignite
friendly rivalries among friends and families to achieve the highest score.”
Continue here to read the full story.
UbiBlog
announces the release of Anno 2205: Orbit, the second DLC pack for
the strategy sequel. Here's word on the DLC and the accompanying patch:
Anno 2205: Orbit – Anno’s second major DLC release – is now available,
along with a free update for all Anno 2205 players. In Anno 2205: Orbit, players
will leave the confines of the planet and head towards space, where they will be
tasked with building and maintaining a modular space station. Before getting
there, they’ll have to train and prepare their citizens on the planet below for
life amongst the stars by placing Orbital Institutes in their cities, as well as
Arctic and Moon sectors. Doing so creates three types of astronauts – biologist,
physicist, and engineer – that represent different facets of the space station.
Upon entering orbit for the first time, players will have access to the space
station’s main module. From there, they can unlock up to 12 different module
types to build, customize, and optimize their station. As the station grows,
players can earn additional Expertise, which can then be used to unlock new
bonus effects for other regions via the Nexus.
Even if you don’t own an Anno 2205 Season Pass, the patch arriving alongside the
Orbit DLC will have some new features, including Steam achievements and
time-limited summer events with new ornaments. For more information on Anno
2205, check out our previous coverage:
A first developer diary
video for Urban Empire, the upcoming simulation publisher Kalypso Media and
developer Reborn call a "city ruler." They also announce a January 17, 1017
release date and that pre-purchases of the game are now being accepted
on Steam, an advance
commitment that comes with a 15% discount and a Half Timbered Building Pack with
some rustic buildings. Here's word on the game's loose take on politics that
puts you in command of a 200 year mayoral dynasty: In Urban Empire you
take control of a mayoral dynasty and lead your city and people through 200
years of history. Establish infrastructures, plan city districts, debate
political decisions at the town council, bribe or blackmail your opponents,
empower the democratic rights of your people or ignore them and reign supremely
by yourself – the decision is yours!
Beginning in the 1820s, establish your city through five different eras, each
with its own threats and opportunities. Master the challenges of the centuries,
face political struggles, experience world-changing events and pioneering
inventions, and create your own unique Urban Empire!
Urban Empire is a city ruler, pioneering a new breed of strategy game that
combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social
and historical events into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience
where players must employ strategic planning and political savvy to successfully
grow their cities in their role as Mayor.
Continue here to read the full story.
There's more on the upcoming season 7 for Diablo III
on Battle.net where they
outline the rewards for participants. They say the new season is coming soon, as
version 2.4.2 is now on the PTR, and they
previously
announced season 7 will begin on August 7th. Here's word on this season's
cosmetic rewards: "In Season 7, we’re continuing the tradition of introducing
new cosmetic rewards with each Season! In addition to an exclusive Portrait
Frame and the usual rotating pieces of the Conqueror’s Transmogrification set,
Season 7 will include a unique cosmetic pet for players who complete the fourth
chapter of the Season Journey."
Publisher Square Enix and developer DONTDOD Entertainment announce that the
first episode of Life is Strange will be released tomorrow as a free download
for Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
This trailer
celebrates the news with a look at the game and its accolades. "By making the
first episode of Life is Strange free, we’re really excited to welcome new
players to the world of Arcadia Bay and our passionate, vibrant community," said
Square Enix's Jon Brooke. "We’re incredibly pleased with the awards that the
series has won to date as well as the support that our community have given us
throughout the campaign." Here's a refresher on the game: LIFE IS STRANGE
follows the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can
rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price. The pair soon finds
themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel
Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay.
Continue here to read the full story.
A
tweet from Rocket League announces another new milestone for the surprise
mechanized sports game. Word is: "Congrats everyone! We've officially reached 19
million players for Rocket League! We are humbled by your passion. Thank you!"
Thanks
GameSpot.
Blizzard announces to
mark this year's 25th anniversary of the company they have unveiled a giant
Arthas statue in Taiwan, saying this bad boy stands 14 feet tall and weighs two
tons. They say this celebration will extend to Heroes of the Storm in an
upcoming patch for the MOBA, offering
this previously released
trailer to show off a related mount and skin combo coming this month. Word
is: "To coincide with the introduction of Arthas to the real world, we are also
bringing an epic new Mystic Kingdoms Arthas skin and Crimson Hare mount combo to
the Nexus based on the iconic East Asian hero, Guan Yu! The new Mystic Kingdoms
Arthas skin embodies Guan Yu’s honor, loyalty, and strength and has been made a
reality thanks to a collaboration between the artists at Blizzard Entertainment
and our partner in China, NetEase Games." Continue here to read the full story.
Happy birthday to my good buddy MrKawfy! Looking forward to seeing him to
celebrate, but in the meantime, let me take this opportunity to wish him well
and remind him that he is still a monkey.
R.I.P.:
Pro Skier Dies During Film Shoot for Ubisoft's New Game Steep. Thanks
Player Attack.
R.I.P.:
Garry Marshall, 'Happy Days' creator and 'Pretty Woman' director dies at 81.
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