News | Hideo Kojima and Xbox Game Studios announce horror game OD
During The Game Awards, Hideo Kojima announced the horror game OD with his studio Kojima Productions and Microsoft.
There have been rumors about the horror game for quite some time and images have even been leaked before. In addition, Kojima announced last year that he would be making a game together with Xbox Game Studios. Previously the game was known as Overdose.
There aren’t many details about the game yet, but Kojima said the following during the reveal: “I like to challenge myself with new things. This game is made using Xbox Game Studios and their cloud gaming technology. It’s a game , but at the same time a film and a new form of media.
Film director Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us, Nope) also appeared on stage to announce his collaboration on the project, calling Kojima an “icon”. “He is an inspiration to me, and the opportunity to work together is incredible.”
News | New The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered trailer shows off roguelike mode
Naughty Dog has released a new trailer for The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered, which revolves around the new roguelike 'No Return' mode.
When the game’s remaster was announced, the No Return mode was already revealed. In this game, players must survive as long as possible in various environments from the main game, and control various characters from the game. It concerns Ellie, Joel, Abby, Dina, Jesse, Mark, Lev, Manny, Yara, Mel and Tommy.
The remaster runs in 4K in Fidelity Mode and 1440p upscaled to 4K in Performance Mode. There is also an option for televisions that support VRR to unlock the frame rate. The game also includes new content, such as the aforementioned No Return mode and the Lost Levels – areas that were never completed for the original game. Loading times are shorter and haptic feedback is possible via the DualSense controller. PS4 owners of The Last of Us: Part 2 can upgrade to the PS5 version for 10 euros.
The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered will be released on January 19, 2024 for PlayStation 5
News | Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer out now
The Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal trailer has officially been released online.
The trailer clearly shows that the game takes place in Vice City and the surrounding area and that two main characters, a man and a woman, will play the leading roles in this GTA.
The game will come to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S in 2025. A PC version was not (yet) mentioned.
News | Bioware shows new images of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
Bioware has released a short new trailer for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. This also makes it clear that the full reveal of the game will take place in the summer of 2024.
The trailer mainly shows some in-game locations. Like previous parts, the game takes place in the country of Thedas, but according to a new blog, this game should show much more of the country.
For example, the trailer shows the city of Antiva, the coastal area of Rivain and the stormy Anderfels. According to the description, it is a “vibrant land full of harsh wilderness, treacherous labyrinths and beautiful cities – immersed in barbaric battles and secret magic.”
It has been known for several years that Bioware is working on a new Dragon Age, but last year it was revealed that the game is called Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. Solas, the Dread Wolf, has an important role in the game. He also appeared in Inquisition.
The game will be released on an unknown date on PC, Xbox Series X and S and PlayStation 5.
News | Ark: Survival Ascended releases tomorrow on PlayStation 5
Ark: Survival Ascended releases for PlayStation 5 tomorrow.
Developer Studio Wildcard revealed this on social media. The PlayStation 5 version of the survival game was planned for release in December after several postponements, but will be released a little earlier. The game can be downloaded on the Sony console from tomorrow at 6:00 PM Dutch time.
The game’s online servers are not immediately available at that time. That only happens a few hours after release. According to Studio Wildcard, this is to give every player a fair chance to participate in a session. The developer does not mention an exact time.
Ark: Survival Ascended was previously released on Xbox Series X and S and PC. It is a remake of the original Ark, running on Unreal Engine 5. The new version also contains an improved user interface, new options to customize characters and split-screen multiplayer.
News | PC version Assassin's Creed Syndicate can be claimed for free
The PC version of Assassin's Creed Syndicate can currently be claimed for free.
Ubisoft is giving away the game via Ubisoft Connect. The game can be claimed until December 6.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate was released in 2015 and is set during the industrial revolution in London. Players control twins Jacob and Evie Frye, who battle the Templars on the streets (and rooftops) of London.
News | Assassin's Creed Mirage studio continues to work on the franchise
Ubisoft Bordeaux, the studio behind Assassin's Creed Mirage released earlier this year, continues to work on the Assassin's Creed franchise.
This is evident from a tweet from Rik Godwin, who reports that he has completed his first week as head writer at the studio. He specifically mentions that he is working on the Assassin’s Creed franchise.
It is not clear what exactly is in development, but since Mirage has already been released and it is unlikely that DLC will appear for it, it could be a new game – although it is also possible that the studio will support other Ubisoft teams with the development of AC games.
As it's the end of my first official week on the job:
— Rik Godwin (@Tafdolphin) November 24, 2023
I am ridiculously delighted to announce I am now Lead Writer at Ubisoft Bordeaux, working on the Assassin's Creed franchise! pic.twitter.com/F2b2l6nqsk
Ubisoft Bordeaux also worked on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla DLC Wrath of the Druids and the live versions of the games Ghost Recon Wildlands, Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Rainbow Six Extraction.
News | Teaser of second Atomic Heart expansion released
Developer Mundfish has posted images of the second expansion for Atomic Heart online.
A few months ago, the company released a first teaser of the second expansion in which geese play the leading role – that video can also be viewed below. The second teaser shows the game world where the DLC takes place, Limbo. This shows that the environments become imaginative and playful compared to the game itself.
According to the developer, players can expect “a strange world with opposing logic” where they will face new enemies using unique weapons. Players must figure out if they are stuck in Limbo forever.
The new expansion should be released sometime this winter and is part of the season pass. An expansion for the game was previously released called Annihilation Instinct.
Atomic Heart, released earlier this year for PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, was criticized by some gamers because the developer’s Russian ties remained unclear. Despite that, the game sold beyond expectations.
News | First gameplay of South Park: Snow Day shown
A new trailer for South Park: Snow Day has been released, showing the first gameplay footage.
South Park: Snow Day was announced last summer and is a cooperative action game in which four players explore the snowy streets of South Park. Cartman, Kyle, Stan and Kenny can be controlled. They celebrate that they are snow-free and therefore do not have to go to school, but in the meantime they also have to save the world.
Instead of previously released action RPGs within the South Park franchise, this game features real-time combat. The game is not from Ubisoft, but is developed by Question Games, known for The Magic Circle and The Blackout Club.
South Park: Snow Day is scheduled for release in March 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch. The game will cost 29.99 euros.
News | Closed alpha test Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League coming
A closed alpha test for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be held soon.
Interested parties have a chance to participate by creating a Warner Bros. account with their email address. The test will be held from November 30 to December 4. “Please note that the game is still in development and the test only covers a smaller, specific portion of the campaign. This is not indicative of the final experience,” Warner Bros. said.
The test is mainly intended to test the online infrastructure and will be available via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. PC players are recommended to use a controller. People who are admitted must sign a contract that prevents them from leaking anything about what they play.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is set in the universe of the Arkham games from developer Rocksteady, who are also responsible for this game. In the game, players control the Suicide Squad, who must save Metropolis and the world after Brainiac takes control of superheroes such as Superman and Batman. The game can be played alone, where players can switch between the different members of the team, but also with four people.
The game will be released on February 2, 2024 for PC, Xbox Series Extensive gameplay was recently released from the game. Check it out again below.