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EA just surprise-released Unravel 2 for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One
More than two years ago, Electronic Arts quietly admitted that Coldwood had begun development on Unravel 2. Earlier today, the publisher fully unveiled the game during their E3-opening EA Play event… and announced that it’s now available to download for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
The sequel continues Yarny’s emotional journey, but this time around, Coldwood upped the ante by adding a drop-in/drop-out cooperative mode to the puzzle-platformer:
Unravel Two features an evocative story filled with energy, intrigue, and inspiration, as well as ominous threats. Players can customize their own Yarnys by helping others in Unravel Two, as they jump, slide, swing and run along their adventure with two Yarnys side-by-side or joined together, always.
The two Yarnys will need to support one another as they work through tricky trials and traverse between beautiful natural landscapes and intricate urban environments, with the surroundings blossoming into new life as they embark on an adventure together.
The engaging and lighthearted story of Unravel Two demonstrates the power of positivity in the face of uncertainty.
A trailer for Unravel 2 has been embedded above.
Microsoft delays Crackdown 3 to February… but it will make an appearance at E3 2018
It looks like Crackdown 3 won’t be released for the PC and Xbox One this Fall as originally planned. Earlier today, a Microsoft spokesperson told Windows Central that the game will now launch in February 2019, giving the team at Sumo Digital more time to polish the “signature antics and explosive gameplay” the franchise is known for:
Our fans’ response to the signature antics and explosive gameplay of “Crackdown 3” has been incredible. To ensure we deliver the experience they deserve, “Crackdown 3” will be launching in Feb 2019.
However, it also looks like we won’t have to wait long to learn more about the game, as Microsoft’s spokesman confirmed that Crackdown 3 will make an appearance at the consolemaker’s E3 press conference this weekend. Fans can tune in to the Xbox E3 Briefing on Sunday, June 10, at 1:00 PM (Pacific Time).
Posted in News, PC, Xbox One
Tagged Crackdown 3, E3 2018
WB Games and IO Interactive will release Hitman 2 on November 13
Confirming rumors we started hearing earlier this month, WB Games and IO Interactive have announced that Hitman 2 will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on November 13. The seventh game in the franchise will serve as a direct sequel to 2016’s Hitman, however, it won’t feature the episodic release schedule of its predecessor.
But not to worry, Hitman 2 will still take Agent 47 to various locales around the world, including a mission that takes place at a racetrack in Miami:
Hitman 2 takes players on a global adventure across a mix of bustling international locations, including a vibrant Miami setting with the colorful ambience of an in-progress motorsport race bringing a new backdrop to the series. From sun-drenched streets to dark and dangerous rainforests, each intricate location provides multiple paths to discover and unparalleled game depth.
Continuing the ultimate spy thriller story, Hitman 2 allows players to take on the role of the masterful Agent 47 and embark on a mission to hunt the elusive Shadow Client and unravel his militia once and for all. However, when 47 learns the hidden truth about his past, nothing will ever be the same.
The Miami mission is on full display in the E3 Trailer embedded above, but WB Games and IO Interactive also confirmed that Hitman 2 will feature a cooperative mode for the first time:
Hitman 2 introduces new ways to play with the Sniper Assassin mode, a standalone feature that brings a co-op experience to the Hitman series for the first time, allowing two players to work together online to take down their targets. Sniper Assassin can also be enjoyed in a single player mode for those who want to play as Agent 47.
Players who pre-order Hitman 2 will receive early access to Sniper Assassin mode beginning today. And you can find a second trailer, with a closer look at the cooperative mode, after the break.
But speaking of pre-order offers, four different purchasing options will be available for Hitman 2. The Standard Edition ($59.99) will contain just the game, while a digital-only Silver Edition ($79.99) will also include access to the game’s first expansion. A second expansion, and other in-game goodies, will be included with the Gold Edition ($99.99).
Fans who opt for the Collector’s Edition ($149.99), which will be sold exclusively through GameStop, will receive the game, both expansions, several other in-game bonuses, a rubber ducky, a bullet-shaped keychain, and a Signature Coin, all packaged in a replica of Agent 47’s gun case. Details on all four purchasing options can be found at the game’s official website.
We’ll likely learn more about Hitman 2 during next week’s E3 Expo. (more…)
Telltale unveils E3 Trailer and August 14 launch date for The Walking Dead’s Final Season
The end is nigh! And that’s because Telltale Games has announced that The Walking Dead: The Final Season will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on August 14.
The Final Season will consist of four episodes, and the developer added that players who pre-order it on the PS4 or Xbox One will receive a free digital download of The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series Collection (which includes Season 1, Season 2, A New Frontier, and the Michonne spinoff). PC players who pre-order The Final Season on Steam, GOG, GamersGate, or the Humble Store will receive a 10% discount off the retail price, while Windows Store shoppers will receive a free download of Season 1.
In addition to a release date announcement, Telltale talked a bit about fans can expect from the game on their official site:
Clementine, now a fierce and capable survivor, has reached the final chapter in her journey. After years on the road facing threats both living and dead, a secluded school might finally be her chance for a home. But protecting it will mean sacrifice. Clem must build a life and become a leader while still watching over AJ, an orphaned boy and the closest thing to family she has left. In this gripping, emotional final season, you will define your relationships, fight the undead, and determine how Clementine’s story ends.
The Walking Dead: The Final Season will also feature a “new over-the-shoulder camera system, greater freedom to explore detailed environments, and scenes with unscripted combat” that the developer hopes will create “the most engaging The Walking Dead game yet.”
Telltale Games will also bring The Walking Dead: The Final Season to the E3 Expo next week, but for now, be sure to check out the E3 Trailer embedded above.
Pocket Rumble’s Switch launch will happen sometime before the end of July
Pocket Rumble is a retro-styled fighting game from Cardboard Robot Games that was originally expected to launch for the Switch in March 2017… just after the console’s debut. Obviously, that didn’t happen. But the developer is still hard at work on the game, which was inspired by the litany of SNK fighters originally released for the Neo Geo Pocket Color around the turn of the millennium.
In a new “Developer Update,” Cardboard Robot has revealed that Pocket Rumble will finally be released for the Switch sometime between now and the end of July. They also confirmed that everyone who backed the game on Kickstarter will receive a free download code for the Switch version.
For fans of Pocket Rumble, this won’t be the end. Cardboard Robot said that additional content will be added to the game on Steam as it’s completed. After it’s perfected through several rounds of testing and feedback, all of this content will be added to the Switch in one big update (“Version 2.0”) at a later date.
For now, you can check out the “Developer Update” video for Pocket Rumble that’s been embedded above.
Posted in News, PC, Switch
Tagged Pocket Rumble
Code Vein will sink its teeth into PC, PS4, and Xbox One on September 28
Bandai Namco has announced that Code Vein, their upcoming vampire-centric action RPG, will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on September 28. In addition to the launch date confirmation, the publisher also unveiled a very stylized new trailer, which has been embedded above.
Venture into the land of Code Vein and uncover its secrets. Players will be able to craft their own unique character and customize their experience by equipping numerous weapons, items, skills and gifts to accommodate their favorite fighting style or gain a competitive advantage against impossible odds. Various A.I. controlled partners will also be on-hand to explore the interconnected world with their own specialized attributes and personalities.
If you want to get your hands on Code Vein before its released, and you’re attending next week’s E3 Expo, you’ll want to stop by the Bandai Namco in South Hall (#1647). A playable demo of Code Vein will be available, alongside the publisher’s other upcoming games.
Red Faction: Guerrilla – Re-Mars-tered Edition will be available on July 3
THQ Nordic has announced that the third game in the Red Faction franchise, Red Faction: Guerrilla, will soon be available in a new Re-Mars-tered Edition for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The game, which was originally released for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in 2009, will be available on July 3.
Best of all, PC players who already own Red Faction: Guerrilla will be able to upgrade to the Re-Mars-tered Edition for free.
Be sure to check out the new trailer embedded above to get a look at Red Faction: Guerrilla’s “fully reworked graphics, improved shadow rendering, improved lighting, and reworked shaders and postprocessing.” And don’t worry, all these graphical tricks will be on full display in 4K resolution for players who own a PS4 Pro, an Xbox One X, or a suitably powerful PC.
Posted in News, PC, PS4, Xbox One
Tagged Red Faction: Guerrilla
The Games of June 2018
We’re less than a week away from the unofficial opening of this year’s E3 Expo, and the new release calendar has begun to dry up in anticipation of gaming’s biggest showcase. But there will still be plenty to play in the month of June, including an off-kilter new puzzler from Nintendo (Sushi Striker: The Way of The Sushido), a side-scrolling sequel to one of the strangest games of the 90s (Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn), a dinosaur-themed theme park creator (Jurassic World: Evolution), and Mario’s latest sporting adventure (Mario Tennis Aces).
You can find out exactly why the Warp Zoned staff is looking forward to these games, and view the release schedule for all of this month’s new games, after the break. (more…)
Posted in 3DS, Features, PC, PS4, Switch, Top Story, Vita, Xbox One
Tagged Jurassic World: Evolution, Mario Tennis Aces, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn