News | First Assassin's Creed Shadows trailer revealed
Ubisoft has released the first cinematic trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, previously called Codename Red. The game will be released on November 15.
The trailer shows that the rumors are true: the game revolves around two characters, the Japanese shinobi Naeo and the samurai Yasuke. The latter is the first main character in the Assassin’s Creed series to be based on a person who actually lived. Players can decide who they play with and each character has their own progression system.
In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players visit sixteenth century Japan and follow the story of the two characters mentioned above. The game is set during the Sengoku period, a time in Japan of warfare and domestic crises.
Ubisoft writes: “Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and busy ports to peaceful altars and pastoral landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons and environments that respond to you.”
As Naeo, players can use sound, light and shadows to ensure they can infiltrate locations unseen. She can distract soldiers with smoke bombs and shuriken, and she can infiltrate enemy bases with a grappling hook and parkour skills. She also has the hidden blade to take out enemies.
Samurai Yasuke uses deadly precision and strength to take on his opponents. He can attack, block, parry and uses katana and bows, among other things.
According to Ubisoft, players can scour environments to find “important intel” and build a network of spies who will be “your eyes and ears to reveal new locations and hunt for your next target.” Throughout the game, players can also team up with specific allies who have special skills. You can also create your own shelter and adjust it to your own taste.
The game is now available for pre-order – people who do so will receive a bonus mission. There will also be Gold and Ultimate editions (including the season pass), and finally a Collector’s Edition with a statue and other extras. In addition to the trailer and a feature about the main characters, four screenshots can also be seen below, as well as a photo of the Collector’s Edition.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on November 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC (Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store), Mac (Mac App Store) and Amazon Luna.
News | Star Wars Outlaws story trailer is now available to watch
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, an open-world game from The Division developer Massive Entertainment. The trailer offers us the first details about the game's story.
Star Wars Outlaws’ August 30 release date was accidentally announced a few hours before the trailer went online, but the trailer reveals a lot more about the game’s story.
Star Wars Outlaws centers on new character Kay Vess, who, according to the trailer, is a relative newcomer to the underworld, but has been taking care of herself and the adorable Merqaal Nix since she was little. In the game we get to see how Kay navigates the universe when it is more dangerous than ever.
The game takes place between Episode 5 and Episode 6 of the Star Wars films, meaning the civil war between the Empire and the Rebellion is in full swing. Something that the underworld is only too happy to take advantage of. A new character in the franchise, Sliro, appears to take charge of the criminal factions, after which Kay tries to steal something from him.
How the story will ultimately turn out is of course still a surprise, but we can start working on this new story in August. Players who pre-order the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition will receive three days early access to Star Wars Outlaws, as well as a number of cosmetic rewards. The Ultimate Edition also includes the game’s Season Pass, which gives players two post-launch expansions.
Star Wars Outlaws will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC.
News | Rise of the Ronin launch trailer released
Sony and Team Ninja have released a launch trailer for the upcoming Rise of the Ronin.
The trailer is called ‘The Aftermath’ and – except for a few small scenes – contains live-action footage instead of gameplay from the game. The trailer can be viewed below. A trailer with gameplay footage was recently released.
Rise of the Ronin is an open world action RPG with a focus on combat set in the late nineteenth century. At the end of the long Edo period, Japan struggles with oppressive leaders and deadly diseases, while a war rages between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Anti-Shogunate.
Players control a Ronin – a warrior who has no master and is allowed to make his own choices. Katanas and other weapons are used to fight. He can even float through the air with a special device.
The game is being developed by Team Ninja, known for Nioh and Ninja Gaiden, among others. Rise of the Ronin will be released on March 22 for PlayStation 5.
News | New footage of Empire of the Ants released
Developer Tower Five and publisher Microids have published a new trailer for Empire of the Ants.
Empire of the Ants will be a photorealistic, strategic adventure game based on the book series of the same name by writer Bernard Werber. Players visit a French forest and control 103 683rd, an ant who wants to guide his colony to a better location.
Players must plan the journey and have battles with other insects. In the new trailer, which can be viewed below, various environments can be seen, with 103 683rd walking around both alone and surrounded by his colony.
The game runs on Unreal Engine 5, which makes the photorealistic graphics possible. Seasons play an important role in the game, as they influence the environment and the behavior of the forest’s inhabitants.
Empire of the Ants will be released in 2024 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. There is no precise release date yet.
News | New trailer of Fallout series shown, first season released a day earlier
Amazon has released a new trailer for the upcoming Fallout television series. The first season will arrive a day earlier than planned: on April 11.
The release of the series – based on the Bethesda game series of the same name – was actually scheduled for April 12, but apparently Amazon has pushed the release date forward a day,
The entire first season can be seen on Amazon Prime Video from April 11. Cast members include Ella Purnell, Twin Peaks actor Kyle MacLachlan, Aaron Moten (Next), Xelia Mendes-Jones (Havoc) and Walter Goggins (Justified).
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 | Launch trailer for horror game Quantum Error released
TeamKill Media has shared the launch trailer of their upcoming game Quantum Error online.
Quantum Error is a first-person shooter with cosmic horror elements. The game revolves around the Monad Quantum Research Facility, which is attacked by an unknown creature and goes up in flames. As Captain Jacon Thomas, players must figure out what is going on. The game runs on Unreal Engine 5 and also uses various PS5 features, such as the adaptive triggers and 3D Audio.
Quantum Error will be released this Friday for PlayStation 5, although people who reserve the game digitally will get access three days earlier. The game is also in development for Xbox Series X and S and PC, but no release date has been announced at the time of writing. The developer previously announced that the game will not have microtransactions. “Quantum Error is a complete game, not nonsense.”
News | Idris Elba stars in new trailer for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 expansion Phantom Liberty. Idris Elba plays an important role in the trailer.
The trailer contains a number of short gameplay scenes from the upcoming expansion, but features Idris Elba, who also has a role in the DLC.
Phantom Liberty releases tomorrow for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC – the previous generation of consoles is not supported. Players explore the new Dogtown area, featuring new missions and dynamic events, new clothing, weapons and cyberware.
News | Extensive gameplay of Dragon's Dogma 2 shown
Extensive gameplay of the upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2 was shown during a Capcom Tokyo Game Show livestream.
The gameplay video covers almost nine minutes of gameplay and shows, among other things, important battles and the choice of different classes. Players will once again face major enemies. The pawn system also returns, allowing players to call in computer-controlled partners to help them.
The first game was released in May 2012 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and has acquired cult status over the years. A year later, a new version of the game was released, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, which was also released on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch over the last decade. In 2020, Netflix also released a seven-part animated series based on the game.
On the tenth anniversary of the first Dragon’s Dogma last year, the sequel was announced. The game runs on Capcom’s RE Engine.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be released at an unknown time on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and Steam. A playable demo of the game is available at Tokyo Game Show.
News | Mortal Kombat 1 launch trailer released
NetherRealm Studios has released the launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1.
The trailer contains exactly four minutes of gameplay footage and videos from the game, giving a good idea of what upcoming players can expect.
In addition to a cast of playable characters, the game also contains so-called ‘Kameo fighters’ who assist players during battles. Cross-play and cross-progression will be added sometime after the game’s release. In addition, the game contains rollback netcode.
Mortal Kombat 1 releases on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store). People who purchase the Premium or Kollector’s Edition will get access tomorrow.