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Funcom will develop multiple games based on Frank Herbert’s Dune

Posted on February 26, 2019 by John Scalzo

A new film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune will arrive in 2020 from Legendary Entertainment, and the production has spent the last few weeks lining up an absolutely impressive cast for the film (including Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgard, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem).

Today, Funcom announced they’ve reached a new licensing agreement with Legendary and Herbert Properties to produce multiple new video games based on the Dune franchise. According to Funcom, development on the first untitled Dune game will begin at their Oslo studio later this year.

“Funcom has a strong history of working with beloved sci-fi/fantasy intellectual properties including our bestsellers Age of Conan and Conan Exiles,” said Rui Casais, the CEO of Funcom. “So many of us at Funcom, myself included, are huge fans of Frank Herbert’s work and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate withLegendary to bring the iconic DUNE universe to life for gamers all over the globe.”

We’ll likely learn more about Funcom’s first Dune adaptation as we get closer to the film’s 2020 release date.

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Square Enix has uploaded new trailers for Switch and Xbox One launch of Final Fantasy X/X-2 and Final Fantasy XII

Posted on February 26, 2019 by John Scalzo

Square Enix will bring a big batch of classic Final Fantasy games to the Switch and Xbox One in 2019, with two titles on track for release this April. Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will arrive on April 16, and it’ll be followed by Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age on April 30.

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster contains Final Fantasy X and its sequel Final Fantasy X-2, renowned as some of the most popular titles in the whole Final Fantasy series for their emotional stories and stunning graphical quality. Final Fantasy X follows the story of superstar athlete Tidus, whose fate intertwines with the beautiful summoner Yuna as they embark on a pilgrimage to save the world of Spira. Final Fantasy X-2 takes place two years later, following the stories of Yuna, Rikku and Paine in their exciting adventures to uncover ancient secrets and overcome powerful enemies. Having shipped over 14 million units worldwide to date, Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster invites new players to discover a stunning RPG adventure you will never forget.

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
Based on the 12th numbered entry in the smash hit Final Fantasy series that has sold over 6 million units worldwide, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age has re-worked the game’s design and re-mastered their visuals in full-HD, making full use of current generation hardware capabilities to improve the graphical and audio quality for the ultimate play experience. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age takes place in the breath-taking world of Ivalice, where magic is commonplace and airships fill the sky. The small kingdom of Dalmasca is caught between warring empires Archadia and Rozarria, and the lone heir to the Dalmascan throne, Princess Ashe has devoted herself to forming a resistance to liberate her homeland. The story begins when Ashe meets Vaan, a young thief who dreams of flying free in the skies, as their adventure changes the destiny of the world’s greatest nations.

Because we’re getting closer to the launch of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, Square Enix has uploaded a new trailer for each game. Both trailers can be found after the break. (more…)

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Blizzard reveals a new Hero coming soon to Overwatch… Baptiste the Combat Medic

Posted on February 26, 2019 by John Scalzo

Blizzard has unveiled the next Hero coming to Overwatch. It looks he’s a combat medic, and his name is Baptiste:

Mobilize alongside the combat medic who made the shrewd decision to make the world a better place, one bandage… or bullet at a time: Baptiste.

Baptiste’s Origin Story Trailer has been embedded above, and PC players can him out now through Overwatch’s Public Test Region. Hopefully we’ll learn more about his official addition to the game on all platforms soon.

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Saints Row: The Third will be released for Switch on May 10

Posted on February 25, 2019 by John Scalzo

The Third Street Saints will take their over-the-top antics to the Switch this Spring thanks to the release of Saints Row: The Third on May 10. The date, and a handful of new screenshots for Saints Row: The Third’s Switch debut, were posted to publisher Deep Silver’s Twitter account earlier today.

According to Deep Silver, the re-release will be known as Saints Row: The Third – The Full Package because it also includes all three downloadable expansions (Genkibowl VII, Gangstas In Space, and The Trouble With Clones) for the open-world game.

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Resident Evil, RE0, and RE4 will be released for the Switch on May 21

Posted on February 25, 2019 by John Scalzo

It looks like Switch owners will soon get the chance to replay three of the most popular entries in the Resident Evil franchise.

Capcom has announced (via Twitter) that 2002’s Resident Evil, 2002’s Resident Evil 0, and 2005’s Resident Evil 4 will make their way to Nintendo’s newest console on May 21.

All three games will be available to download through the Nintendo eShop, though Capcom is also planning to bundle together Resident Evil and Resident Evil 0 in a retail package known as the Resident Evil Origins Collection.

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New Retail Releases: Dead or Alive 6, Trials Rising, The Lego Movie 2, More

Posted on February 25, 2019 by John Scalzo

It’s another big week for new entries in some of your favorite franchises in today’s New Retail Releases report.

Koei Tecmo is back with the sixth entry in their other fighting franchise (no, not that one, the other other one), Dead or Alive 6. Set to launch this week for the PS4 and Xbox One (and available as a download-only title for the PC), Dead or Alive 6 will include an upgraded visual presentation and a new combo-based fighting system.

Ubisoft will hit the gas this week on the next entry in their wild “motorcycle platforming” series, as they’re all set to bring Trials Rising: Gold Edition to the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. Trials Rising will add character customization to the franchise, as well a two-player Tandem Bike Mode. The Gold Edition will also come packed with an Expansion Pass that’ll allow free access to future downloadable content.

Players who want to put it all together this week can look towards TT Games’s The Lego Movie 2. Based on the new film starring Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks, The Lego Movie 2 will be available on store shelves for the PS4 and Xbox One (a PC download will also be available).

Finally this week, Codemasters will get down in the muck with Dirt Rally 2.0 (PS4 and Xbox One) and Square Enix will re-release Nier: Automata in a special “Game of The Yorha Edition” package.

You can find more new retail releases from this week after the break. (more…)

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Mechstermination Force is a Switch-exclusive “Boss Rush” shooter from the creator of Gunman Clive

Posted on February 22, 2019 by John Scalzo

The two games in Horberg Productions’s Gunman Clive series have built up a dedicated following on Nintendo platforms over the years, and now the team is ready to unveil their new project… Mechstermination Force.

Set to launch for the Switch this Spring, Mechstermination Force is a “Boss Rush” side-scrolling shooter where one or two players will do battle with giant mechs who have taken over the world (think Contra by way of Cuphead). Horberg Productions shared a few more details about the game on their official website:

Battle against massive bosses, jump and climb onto them to find their weak spots and blow them to kingdom come in this action packed platforming boss rush, from the creator of the Gunman Clive series.

When the MegaMechs have taken control of the world, one small group of brave soldiers are still fighting for humanity’s independence. Join them and lead the charge against the mechanical menace.

Get powerful weapons and upgrades! Use the Magnet Gloves to climb on top of robots the size of Skyscrapers, double jump over pools of lava with the Boost Boots, and use your trusty baseball bat to smash the MegaMechs energy cores.

The first trailer for Mechstermination Force (which is probably a mouthful to say out loud) has been embedded above.

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Super Crome: Bullet Purgatory will be released through Steam Early Access on March 19

Posted on February 22, 2019 by John Scalzo

The graphical style of Stumphead Games’s Super Crome: Bullet Purgatory owes a huge debt to early 80s classics such as Asteroids, and shooter fans will be able to bask in its vector-inspired visuals for the first time when it launches in Steam Early Access on March 19:

As mankind’s only hope for survival, Crome must eliminate dozens of waves of cosmic beasts and ships to escape the dark abyss. Thankfully, his sleek ship comes equipped with devastating weapons and a precise dashing ability; a perfect combination for slaying alien scum. Take control of Crome as he hunts down hordes of galactic monstrosities and bring back peace in this retro-inspired bullet hell.

“Whether you’re feeling nostalgic for retro high score chasing or seeking a modern shooter with tight controls, there is an adventure here waiting for you,” said Josh Jacobs, the founder of Stumphead Games. “Super Crome has been carefully crafted to pay homage to SNES classics and combining that feeling with modern mechanics.”

A Release Date Trailer for Super Crome: Bullet Purgatory has been embedded above.

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