The question that we get then is sometimes, what about this specific closed platform? And that I really mean there is we're either kind of all in or not all in on one of these closed platforms. I don't think its healthy where for every first-party game that comes out I have to get the question, is that coming to Switch or is that coming to Switch, and it not because, I love Nintendo and our relationship with what we are doing, that want us to be all in or not, and there is this expectation from customers like there is now on PC, where people don't really question - there might be some timing things, on when certain things happen - but if we are shipping a first-party game it's coming to PC. If we are shipping a first-party game on PC it's coming to Steam and our own store. Like we built an expectation from our customers. That's my goal, and then there will be, as you said, maybe little anomalies every so often and because of relationships and certain developers that want to do certain things, but my goal is: make games as playable by as many people as possible so that this art form continues to grow. And I wanna be all in on the places where Xbox is, so a customer of those platforms can have an expectation that I'm gonna get to go play. And I feel good about the games that we are building, and I feel good about that on PC. You know if I rewind five years ago, I would say over and over, that we are committed to PC and then get a bunch of eye rolls, and rightfully so for we weren't doing much. But I think now when you look at what our standing is on Steam and Game Pass on PC, we have shown that our commitment over time has paid off. PC customers may or may not love what we do, but they know that when we are shipping things, we're gonna do our best effort on PC as well as on Xbox.
Awaken as a Ghostrunner, a blade-wielding warrior with unprecedented agility, and ascend humanity’s sole remaining tower city. Defy death by leaping across buildings, running on walls, and launching to new heights with the Gapjammer grappling hook. With the guidance of an enigmatic A.I. known as the Architect, uncover the Ghostrunner’s past and overthrow the tyrannical Keymaster.Continue here to read the full story.
Each one-hit-one-kill showdown rewards precise reflexes and white-knuckle courage. Instant respawns and generous checkpoints turn impossible odds into empowering encounters. Enter the Cyber Void to unlock new abilities, like Tempest—a short-range concussive blast—and Surge, a horizontal beam projectile killing all foes in its path. Unleash these new skills on a vengeful journey complemented by Daniel Deluxe’s intense synthwave soundtrack.
All the season content included in Horizons is now part of the Elite Dangerous base game including planetary landings and surface recon vehicles, allowing players to seamlessly travel from space to the surface of accurately simulated planets and moons throughout Elite Dangerous' full-scale Milky Way galaxy.Continue here to read the full story.
Horizons also features multicrew joint operations, weapon crafting, ship-launched fighters, permission to land at many surface star ports and other locations, as well as access to the coveted services of the elusive Engineers, offering countless new gameplay opportunities for all Commanders. Elite Dangerous players who previously purchased Horizons will receive an exclusive Azure paint job compatible with all 41 ships currently in game.
Don’t miss the chance to explore the new free DLC, show Virals who’s boss during the special Viral Rush event, and check out the new type of ammo, which will help you survive the bloodbath.Continue here to read the full story.
Meet Bill and Gnome Chompski. You already know them? That’s great because now they’re coming to Dying Light as a new playable model and a two-handed weapon. Download the new DLC to enjoy these iconic Left 4 Dead characters in Harran, and have the best of both worlds.
That’s not all! We’re bringing the amazing Left 4 Dead 2 gameplay experience to Dying Light in the Viral Rush event. Face hordes of enraged zombies in this extremely challenging game mode, and try to survive. To make it a bit easier, and a lot more fun, you’ll be able to use a new type of shotgun ammo that gives the infected a taste of fire and brimstone. And remember – whenever you get tired of fighting off endless zombie hordes, you can turn the Viral Rush event off in the options menu.
Set largely in the bowels of the Mountains of Mara, players will have to explore, build, craft, and mine as they develop their dwarven base and send valuable resources, weapons, and supplies to the Overworld in a bid to aid in the fight against evil.Continue here to read the full story.
The Mountains of Mara provide resources a plenty, and to keep up with requests from the surface, players must dig deep into the mysterious caverns slumbering below, using their dwarven engineering to work out the fastest (and safest) way down – and hopefully back up again – with their hoard in tow. In Hammerting, teamwork will be key, however, not all dwarves are created equal; with different ancestries, traits, abilities, and equipment, each dwarf will have their own strengths and weaknesses that will be instrumental in the clan’s overall success.
Ahead of Godzilla Day and the widely attended Godzilla Festival in Japan, Mediatonic and Toho Co., Ltd. are helping fans celebrate the King of the Monsters by bringing the fan-favorite kaiju to gamers everywhere in Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Beginning November 3, through a limited time only, fans will have the opportunity to use the all-new Godzilla skin available to players for 10 Crowns total. Featuring Godzilla’s trademark features such as its three rows of dorsal fins, the character has been designed to fit right into the Fall Guys world, including different colors depending on what the game calls for. Fall Guys is available now on PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam.
Players enter the world of Until You Fall as Rune Knights defending their homeland of Rokar against the dark, corrupted forces that have overtaken it. Moving expertly through each menacing, neon run, Rune Knights must strategically select which abilities to enhance or which weapons to strengthen in an effort to slay every adversary that steps in their path. Players should be prepared to fight, fall, and rise again stronger than ever before to save a world that once was. The beautifully designed gameplay of Until You Fall is paired with an energizing synthwave soundtrack to support hours of play.Continue here to read the full story.
The 1.0 version of Until You Fall on these PC platforms features improvements to enemy interactions, the game’s audio, and the tutorial. Additionally, saved data from Early Access gameplay can be transferred over through this update for both platforms. Other updates include audio, art, and tech performance optimizations; the addition of achievements; weapons and supers enhancements; general bug fixes; and improvements to movement tracking.
In this expanded adventure, you’ll have 6-12 hours of extra gameplay, new achievements, storylines and bag mechanics to spice up the journey and testify if you are professional in the business. Get your shovels ready to help the escaped prisoners of the Inquisition survive in the wilderness by providing them with everything they need!Continue here to read the full story.
Facts about the new DLC - Game of Crone:
- You can pass the DLC both from the beginning and after the whole game.
- If you already passed the game, this DLC will take from 3 to 10 extra hours to complete, depending on your level of progress.
- New achievements!!!
- Fixes to the main game will be live along with the new DLC.
- The price will be the same as the previous DLC.
- New music will appear in the DLC, plus it will be added to the DLC with soundtracks for free.
The first Cave Digger game was launched on Steam back in spring 2018 with PSVR and Oculus Quest support the following year. Together the VR platforms have sold nearly 50,000 copies so far. Last August, the flat screen version of the original game was also released on PC and PlayStation. The sequel will be a more sophisticated title, according to VRKiwi, due to the success of the predecessor and the new investment funding they have raised to develop their publishing business.
“Cave Digger 2 is going to be better in every aspect, we are adding many big features, we have many new resources and the community has provided us great feedback,” says the producer of VRKiwi Jani Kaipainen. “It’s going to be a different experience in many ways than the first Cave Digger but we want to keep the original Cave Digger feel, which is unique. We are going to deliver you Cave Digger 2 Early access later in 2021. Are you looking forward to mining, treasures and dangers with your friends in VR? We are for sure.”
Hey everyone,
Today we decided to move to release date of Cyberpunk 2077 by 21 days. The new release date is December 10.
The biggest challenge for us right now is shipping the game on current-gen, next-gen, and PC at the same time, which requires us to prepare and test nine versions of it (Xbox One/X, compatibility on Xbox Series S|X, PS4/Pro, compatibility on PS5, PC, Stadia)... while working from home. Since Cyberpunk 2077 evolved towards almost being a next-gen title somewhere along the way, we need to make sure everything works well and every version runs smoothly. We're aware it might seem unrealistic when someone says that 21 days can make any difference in such a massive and complex game, but they really do.
Some of you might be wondering what these words mean in light of us saying we achieved gold master some time ago. Passing certification, war 'going gold', means the game is ready can be completed and has all content in it. But it doesn't mean we stop working on it and raising the quality bar. On the contrary, this is the time where many improvements are being made which will then be distributed up by a Day 0 patch. This is the time period we undercalculated.
We feel we have an amazing game on our hands and are willing to make every decision, even the hardest ones, if it ultimately leads to you getting a video game you'll fall in love with.Continue here to read the full story.
Following the announcement of Ubisoft Connect, Ubisoft’s subscription service UPLAY+ has officially become Ubisoft+. Starting on November 10, the service will launch a multi-platform subscription model beginning with a beta on Amazon Luna, and later on Stadia. Subscribers on PC will still get unlimited access to a growing library of more than 100 games for $14.99 per month, including premium editions* and upcoming releases like Watch Dogs: Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and Immortals Fenyx Rising.Continue here to read the full story.
Once Ubisoft+ subscribers request and receive an invitation to the Amazon Luna service and link their accounts, they will have access to Ubisoft games on Luna at no additional fee beyond their original $14.99 subscription during the beta. By the end of the year, subscribers will also be able to access Ubisoft games on Stadia with the same subscription. Stadia Pro will not be required, so subscribers can sign up with the free version of Stadia.
Netflix today announced it has entered into an agreement with Ubisoft to develop content based on the international best-selling video game franchise Assassin’s Creed. The first series in development is slated to be an epic, genre-bending live action adaptation; a search is currently underway for a showrunner. Ubisoft Film & Television’s Jason Altman and Danielle Kreinik will serve as Executive Producers.
Under the agreement, Netflix and Ubisoft will tap into the iconic video game’s trove of dynamic stories with global mass appeal for adaptations of live action, animated, and anime series.
Mikael Nermark has resigned as CEO of Starbreeze AB with immediate effect due to personal reasons. The Board of Directors has decided to appoint Tobias Sjögren as acting CEO and to initiate a search process.
“I would like to thank Mikael for his efforts during many years at Starbreeze. Mikael has had a big role in the company’s development and today Starbreeze stands stronger with a full focus on PAYDAY ” says Torgny Hellström, Chairman of the Board
Tobias Sjögren is today a member of Starbreeze Board of Directors and has extensive background in the gaming industry. Among previous positions, Sjögren was DICE’s Studio Manager in Stockholm when the first edition of Battlefield was launched. Other previous assignments also include EVP Business Development at Paradox and CEO of its subsidiary White Wolf.
Create futuristic cities, develop the infrastructure, make discoveries, explore and expand – simply put, be the first one to build a settlement on the surface of Mars!Continue here to read the full story.
Have you ever thought of having a rover for a neighbor, red desert outside the window and Earth shining above you in the sky? Well, it’s high time you did!
Welcome to the city of the future. We have a great public transport, efficient solar panels, fully automated homes and unlimited living space. Food is cheap, technology advanced, and people (along with robots) amiable. Mars town is a moonshot project (or should we say – marshoot?) that will change the world!
The only thing left to do is… to build it! And you have been chosen to start this process.
Mankind turned Earth into a wasteland and perished, but some species survived and evolved. Choose one of the unique beaver families and see how long your colony can last!Continue here to read the full story.
Endure catastrophic droughts thanks to millennia of experience in water engineering. Beavers of the future redirect rivers, put up dams and dig canals with explosives. But be careful, uncontrolled flooding is as deadly as a dynamite blast!
Turn timber into sophisticated machinery, buildings, and monuments. Wood is the core resource in Timberborn, but the most advanced structures require metal. To find it, send your scavengers to the ruins of the old world.
Open your own card game shop! Buy and sell cards to earn reputation, customize your shop, hunt down the legendary cards, and become the Kardboard King!Continue here to read the full story.
Inspired by our misspent youth buying Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Poke'mon cards from dingy card shops, we made a game where you get to OWN the dingy card shop!
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