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Mortal Kombat 11’s Launch Trailer teases an epic new storyline for the franchise
Mortal Kombat 11‘s launch is less than a week away and now NetherRealm Studios has capped their months-long media barrage with a new Launch Trailer that teases the epic events ahead. Promising massive battles and multiple versions of your favorite characters, the time-hopping two minutes of this trailer are a must watch for all fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise.
Mortal Kombat 11 will be released for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on April 23.
Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be released on November 15, 2019
As promised, Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainmen delivered the first look at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at this year’s Star Wars Celebration earlier today.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will take place in the shadow of Order 66, and players will take control of a young Jedi named Cal Kestis (played by Gotham‘s Cameron Monaghan) as he goes on the run after surviving the slaughter:
The game will feature an authentic story set shortly after the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, when the Jedi have fallen. Fans will play as a young Padawan named Cal Kestis, brought to life by Cameron Monaghan, who has survived Order 66, the Emperor’s secret decree to eliminate all Jedi. Players must pick up the pieces of Cal’s shattered past to complete his training and master the art of the iconic lightsaber – all while staying one step ahead of the Empire and its deadly Inquisitors.
According to the publisher, players will visit several “iconic” locales in Fallen Order, but they’ll also get the chance to explore new planets and meet “a roster of fresh characters” new to Star Wars. And of course, the Empire will always be right on your heels:
Players will meet Cal on Bracca, a brand-new Star Wars planet and one of several new locations introduced in the game. Cal is hiding from the Empire in plain sight but is forced to go on the run when he exposes his Force powers. Along the way, Cal will make new friends, like his mysterious companion Cere, as well as run into some familiar faces, all while being accompanied by his faithful droid BD-1. Cal’s flight from the Empire is made even more dangerous as he is being pursued by the Second Sister, one of the Empire’s elite Inquisitors, who seeks to hunt Cal down and extinguish this surviving Jedi. Assisting the Second Sister are the terrifying Purge Troopers, special Imperial forces trained to seek out Jedi and aid the Inquisitors in their dastardly work.
Unlike EA’s previous Star Wars projects, Fallen Order will offer a completely single-player experience with no multiplayer options, loot boxes, or microtransactions. In a way, Fallen Order’s scenario almost feels like a continuation of 2008’s The Force Unleashed, albeit from the other side of The Force.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on November 15. The game’s jaw-dropping first trailer has been embedded above.
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Battle zombies with the help of your friends in the first Gameplay Trailer for Darksburg
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.
Build watches in Art of Horology, a puzzle game that’s available on Steam right now
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.
“Dodge Everything” later this year in minimalist action game HyperDot on the PC and Xbox One
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.
NetherRealm adds the four-armed Kollector to Mortal Kombat 11
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.
First full-length footage of Stranger Things 3: The Game recreates the show’s brilliant trailer
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.
God of War wins “Best Game” at 2019 BAFTA Games Awards
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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