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DICE announces a Closed Beta for Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst and reintroduces us to Faith in new trailer

Posted on February 4, 2016 by John Scalzo

EA and DICE are back with a new trailer for Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst, which attempts to reintroduce the gaming public to a “Runner” named Faith and the technologically-advanced city of Glass:

Faith Connors is a self-assured thrill-seeker and one of the best Runners in the city of Glass. But Faith’s carefree days are numbered. As she crosses paths with the evil Gabriel Kruger and the city’s oppressive Conglomerate, Faith finds herself running for something far more important. Playing Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst, you’ll experience a rich storyline with a heroine-to-be fighting for both the city and herself. Use the fluid movement and your combat skills to be the Catalyst of change.

The publisher and developer have also announced that Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst will receive a Closed Beta sometime in the near future on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One. You can sign up for a chance to be a part of the beta at the game’s official website.

Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst will be released on May 24.

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Daily Scoop: February 4, 2016 – New Humble Weekly Bundle

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Nicole Kline

I broke my streak last night! The only game I played was “do the laundry,” and I lost at it by falling asleep halfway through. Boo!

Starting today, there’s a brand new Humble Weekly Bundle! This one’s called “Make Your Move.” Pay what you want for Frozen Synapse, Frozen Cortex, Lux Delux, and Shattered Planet. Beat the average to unlock The Last Federation and the Betrayed Hope DLC, as well as the awesome Reassembly. Pay $15 or more to unlock Chaos Reborn and Big Pharma.

Over at Steam, the Midweek Madness is Act of Aggression, which is $22.49. Their Daily Deal is Ryse: Son of Rome, which is on sale for $6.79.

Hit the jump to see today’s awesome shirts! (more…)

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Embrace your Doom on May 13; New Campaign Trailer and Collector’s Edition revealed as well

Posted on February 4, 2016 by John Scalzo

Bethesda has announced that Doom, the next entry in the pioneering first person shooter series, will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on May 13. In addition to a solid release date, developer id Software has also unveiled a brand new Campaign Trailer for the game and an absolutely demonic Collector’s Edition.

Priced at $119.99, Doom’s Collector’s Edition will include a statue of The Revenant that stands 12″ tall and includes an LED-lit base. Created by the expert model makers at TriForce, the statue’s design is based on The Revenant’s actual in-game 3D files. The Collector’s Edition will also include the Demon Multiplayer Pack, “a unique demon armor set with three skin variations, six metallic paint colors and three id logo patterns that can be applied to weapons and armor.” Players who pre-order the standard edition will also receive the Demon Multiplayer Pack.

You can take a closer look at the Collector’s Edition after the break. (more…)

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Nintendo Download: Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, Shutshimi, Typoman demo, more

Posted on February 4, 2016 by John Scalzo

residentevil4boxResident Evil 4 is getting yet another re-release as Capcom added Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition to the Wii U eShop today. Leon Kennedy’s search for the President’s daughter should be playable with the Wii U GamePad (though Nintendo didn’t mention it in their announcement), and it also includes the Ada Wong-starring “Separate Ways” campaign. Just watch out for those zombies.

Also available to download on the Wii U today is Shutshimi, a shooter that stars “a musclebound fish with memory problems.” I guess it’s a good thing that each level is only ten seconds long.

Finally this week, in case you missed it last year, a demo of the excellent Typoman is now available to download on the Wii U eShop. If the trial version of the title piques your interest, you can upgrade to the full game for a discounted price for the next two weeks as Typoman is 15% off until February 18.

More information on all of these games (and several other new releases) can be found after the break. (more…)

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Grand Kingdom will be released on June 21 in Limited and Launch Editions

Posted on February 4, 2016 by John Scalzo

grandkingdomlimitededitionNIS America has announced their upcoming tactical RPG, Grand Kingdom, will be released for the PS4 and Vita on June 21.

The “Launch Edition” of Grand Kingdom, available on both the PS4 and Vita, will include a 32-page softcover art book, a soundtrack CD, and a collectible box. But the PS4-exclusive “Limited Edition” looks to be much more elaborate:

Grand Kingdom Limited Edition Contents

  • Grand Kingdom Game Disc
  • 128-page Faux Leather Hardcover Art Book
  • Soundtrack CD
  • Parade Character Poster
  • Decal Sticker Sheet
  • Limited Edition Collector’s Box

Grand Kingdom will be co-developed by Spike Chunsoft and newcomer Monochrome. The tactical RPG will be the first game from the Japanese development studio, which was founded by former Vanillaware designer Tomohiko Deguchi (Muramasa: The Demon Blade).

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Xbox Store Today: Cobalt, Fortified

Posted on February 3, 2016 by John Scalzo

Mojang, the developer behind the ridiculously popular Minecraft, is getting into the publishing game today with Cobalt. Now available to download through the Xbox Games Store for the Xbox One and Xbox 360, Cobalt is a platformer that requires precision shooting and jumping to advance through the game’s slow-motion world.

Also available this week is Fortified, a third-person shooter blended with real-time strategy and tower defense mechanics. Players will take control of four pulp-inspired heroes to battle aliens and robots in aftermath of a 1950s Martian invasion.

More information on both of these games can be found after the break. (more…)

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Daily Scoop: February 3, 2016 – Lots of deals

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Nicole Kline

In keeping up with the trend, I played even more games last night. It’s been non-stop board gaming since I got back from PAX South, and I couldn’t be happier! Hopefully I’ll have some time tonight to play some so I don’t break my streak.

You have less than a day to get the Focus 2 Home Interactive Humble Weekly Bundle! Pay $1 or more to get Mars: War Logs, Space Run, Pix the Cat, Yesterday, and Final Exam. Beat the average to unlock Wargame: European Escalation, Contrast: Collector’s Edition, Game of Thrones, Bound by Flame, and Etherium. Pay $15 or more to unlock Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition, Of Orcs and Men, Cities XXL, Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition, and Styx: Master of Shadows. Finally, pay $40 or more to unlock the Focus Selection Pack.

At Steam, the Midweek Madness is the gorgeous Armello, which is on sale for $14.99. The Daily Deal is Batman: Arkham Knight, which you can get for $23.99.

Just two t-shirts today! (more…)

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Kholat will hike its way onto the PS4 on March 8

Posted on February 3, 2016 by John Scalzo

IMGN.PRO has announced that their scary survival horror game, Kholat, will be released for the PS4 on March 8. Originally released for the PC last year, Kholat takes place in Russia, and explores the aftermath of the infamous “Dyatlov Pass Incident.”

Kholat is based on the true story of a group of college students who went hiking on Kholat Syakhl (Russian for “Dead Mountain”) in 1959 and disappeared. Several weeks later, their horribly mangled and dismembered bodies were discovered by a search party, but the cause of death remains unknown to this day. The game picks up more than 50 years later as players take control of another hiker attempting to find out exactly what happened to his comrades.

IMGN.PRO is currently offering a 57% discount for Kholat on Steam to mark this week’s 57th anniversary of the Dyatlov Pass Incident.

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