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Battle zombies with the help of your friends in the first Gameplay Trailer for Darksburg

Posted on April 12, 2019 by John Scalzo

Shiro Games will launch Darksburg for the PC later this year through Steam’s Early Access program, but they recently gave prospective players a sneak peek at their next game in a new trailer.

In the short gameplay clip, it’s plain to see that Darksburg’s character designs have a distinct Overwatch vibe to them, while the multiplayer action owes a clear debt to Diablo:

In Darksburg, the titular medieval town is overrun by hordes of zombies, and it is up to the few remaining locals still standing to get rid of the undead plague. In this top-down cooperative multiplayer action game, up to four players team up to fend off the undead hordes infesting the city.

They will have a roster of colorful characters to choose from, each featuring a unique set of skills, from the compassionate (but not overly so) Sister Abigail and the cheerful innkeeper / zombie slayer Runolf, to the sardonic bounty hunter Rose and the escaped werewolf (but still man’s best friend) Varag. Teamplay and great reflexes are the key to survival in this fast-paced, challenging game.

If you’re going to be in Berlin this weekend for TwitchCon Europe, you’ll get a chance to test out Darksburg at Shiro’s booth.

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Build watches in Art of Horology, a puzzle game that’s available on Steam right now

Posted on April 11, 2019 by John Scalzo

Watchmakers often have to complete years of training before they can take on the intricate work of repairing watches, but PC players now have the ability to try their hand at a simulation of the process in a new puzzle game known as Art of Horology:

Master Watchmaker Steven Richardson introduces Art of Horology, the first game ever that teaches how to assemble a wristwatch. Art of Horology is an educational title available on PC that simulates the process of making a watch and teaches facts about the history of watchmaking.

“Art of Horology increases a sharp mental focus, discipline, and conscientiousness,” Richardson said. “It also augments a deepened sense of self-worth through accomplishment and risk taking.”

That all sounds incredibly nerdy, but it’s probably also an incredibly exciting puzzle game for someone who loves watches. Art of Horology is available to download for the PC (through Steam) right now.

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“Dodge Everything” later this year in minimalist action game HyperDot on the PC and Xbox One

Posted on April 10, 2019 by John Scalzo

Do you have a polygonal-shaped hole in your heart for “dodge ’em ups” like Super Hexagon, Just Shapes & Beats, and Jumpgrid? Then you’re in luck, because Tribe Games and Glitch will release HyperDot for the PC and Xbox One sometime in 2019.

The minimalist arcade-style game will include more than 100 single-player levels, as well as a level editor, and multiplayer co-op:

Dodge Everything
HyperDot is an action arcade game rooted in minimalist design, maximum challenge, and infinite flexibility. Evade enemies and test your skills in over 100 trials in the campaign mode, outlast your friends in multiplayer battles, or build custom challenges with the level editor.

Features

  • Trials: 100+ levels and challenges in the single-player campaign
  • Better With Friends: Local co-op play with an elegant drop-in/drop-out system to get you and your friends in-game fast
  • Customization: Extensive gameplay customization with more than one million enemy, arena, and modifier combinations
  • Play Without Compromises: Speed adjustments, color-blind mode, and even full gameplay support with eye-tracking technology.

You can catch a glimpse at HyperDot in action in the Announcement Trailer embedded above.

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NetherRealm adds the four-armed Kollector to Mortal Kombat 11

Posted on April 5, 2019 by John Scalzo

NetherRealm Studios has been busy stacking Mortal Kombat 11‘s roster with plenty of returning fan favorites, but the developer has also been hard at work adding several new characters to the game. And just today they revealed The Collector, yet another new enforcer for Shao Kahn.

Nah, I’m just kidding. He’s actually known as “The Kollector” (because, of course he is).

Kollector is a four-armed beast similar to Goro and Sheeva, but with a more slimmed down and Gollum-like appearance. The comparison to Tolkien’s creation is particularly apt as Kollector claims that his purpose is to collect “blood and gold” for Shao Kahn. You can see just how he goes about this mission in the new trailer embedded above, and be on the lookout for his absolutely vicious Fatality at the end.

Mortal Kombat 11 will be released for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on April 23.

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First full-length footage of Stranger Things 3: The Game recreates the show’s brilliant trailer

Posted on April 4, 2019 by John Scalzo

Netflix revealed a few months ago that a game adaptation of Stranger Things 3 was in the works and scheduled to launch this Summer, but the developers at Bonus XP needed a little extra time to filter the third season’s brilliant trailer through the game’s glorious pixelated hues. The result was certainly worth the wait and this Teaser Trailer has been embedded above.

Stranger Things 3: The Game is an isometric brawler with a 16-bit art style for up to two players, and it’ll be released alongside the premiere of the show’s third season on July 4 for the PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and mobile devices.

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God of War wins “Best Game” at 2019 BAFTA Games Awards

Posted on April 4, 2019 by John Scalzo

It’s a clean sweep for Sony Santa Monica’s God of War. The highly-acclaimed title collected the “Best Game” statuette at this morning’s BAFTA Games Awards ceremony, and the developers can now add it to a stuffed trophy shelf that also includes “Game of the Year” honors from the GDC Awards, SXSW Gaming Awards, DICE Awards, and the Game Awards.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts bestowed four more awards on Kratos’s latest adventure throughout the ceremony, including “Audio Achievement,” “Music,” “Narrative,” and “Performer” (to Jeremy Davies for his portrayal of The Stranger).

Nintendo marched to the stage multiple times during the 2019 BAFTA Games Awards to collect statuettes for Nintendo Labo in the “Game Innovation” and “Family” categories. Lucas Pope’s Return of the Obra Dinn also won two awards, “Artistic Achievement” and “Game Design.” And this year’s BAFTA for “Best British Game” was given to Playground Games’s Forza Horizon 4.

The complete list of winners at the 2019 BAFTA Games Awards can be found after the break. (more…)

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Borderlands 3 will rain “billions of guns” on PC, PS4, Xbox One on September 13

Posted on April 3, 2019 by John Scalzo

As promised, Gearbox Software has unveiled a new trailer for Borderlands 3, as well as the highly-anticipated game’s release date. Fans eager for more mayhem will be able to begin playing Borderlands for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on September 13, and they’ll be able to do it alongside “billions of guns” and four brand new Vault Hunters:

A Mayhem-Fueled Thrill Ride
Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization.

Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, collect bazillions of guns and loads of loot, and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy… the Calypso Twins.

“For the past several years, the team at Gearbox Software has been devoting every ounce of our passion, creativity and love into making Borderlands 3 the biggest, baddest and most ambitious Borderlands adventure we’ve ever made,” said Randy Pitchford, the President and CEO of Gearbox Software. “Borderlands 3 is being crafted not only as a love letter to fans of the series, but also as an ideal entry point for new players to jump-in alone or cooperatively, on or off-line, in the latest and greatest installment of the definitive best-in-class benchmark shooter-looter.”

We’ll get our next look at Borderlands 3 during a “Worldwide Gameplay Reveal Event” livestream on May 1, and Gearbox also confirmed the public will have four different options to choose from when the game launches on September 13. Of course, there’s the expected Standard Edition ($59.99), but fans will also be able to pick up one of three different special edition packages.

You can learn more about all of Borderlands 3’s “Deluxe” options after the break. (more…)

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Gearbox officially unveils Borderlands 3 at PAX East 2019

Posted on March 28, 2019 by John Scalzo

It was a big day for Borderlands fans as Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford unveiled Borderlands 3 for the first time on stage at PAX East 2019. The four-minute trailer is surprisingly light on details, but we do know that the game will include “one billion guns” (including a “Gun With Legs”), and players will be able to interact with both new and returning characters.

A further look at Borderlands 3 is planned for April 3, and though we don’t officially know which platforms its in development for at Gearbox, a PC, PS4, and Xbox One launch seems likely.

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