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Here’s the first teaser for Shenmue III… and it’ll be published by Deep Silver in Fall 2018

Posted on August 22, 2017 by John Scalzo

Director Yu Suzuki, and his team at Ys Net, have been steadily working on Shenmue III since the conclusion of its massive Kickstarter campaign in 2015. With two years of progress under their belt, the developer is finally ready to unveil the game’s first teaser trailer this week at Gamescom.

In addition to giving fans their first look at Ryo Hazuki’s next adventure, Ys Net has also signed a deal with Deep Silver to publish Shenmue III on the PC and PS4. The game will be available as both a digital download and a physical retail release in Summer/Fall 2018.

“Shenmue is one of a few game franchises that have historical value whilst continuing to ignite passion amongst gamers. We are delighted to have signed this publishing partnership and look forward to utilizing our global publishing network to maximize the potential of this highly-anticipated game,” said Klemens Kundratitz, the CEO of Deep Silver.

“I am very pleased to secure this global partnership with Deep Silver, which is comprised of incredible men and women who have a deep passion for bringing Japanese titles to the rest of the world,” added Yu Suzuki “Throughout this process, Deep Silver has expressed a deep passion for Japanese games, the Shenmue franchise, and its fans… this gives me further confidence in Shenmue III and that we have found the best partner possible.”

Shenmue III’s teaser trailer has been embedded above for your viewing pleasure.

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Battlefield 1’s complete Revolution Edition is now available

Posted on August 21, 2017 by John Scalzo

Last month, Electronic Arts announced that a “Game of the Year Edition” for Battlefield 1 would be available this Fall. But it looks like we won’t have to wait that long.

Today at Gamescom, the publisher officially launched the Battlefield 1: Revolution Edition for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The compilation includes the original game, as well as all content from the Heroes of the Great War Bundle. The package will also include the Premium Pass, granting players access to the They Shall Not Pass expansion and the three upcoming expansions (In the Name of the Tsar, Turning Tides, and Apocalypse).

A trailer for the Battlefield 1: Revolution Edition has been embedded above.

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Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom’s Gamescom 2017 trailer focuses on a new character named Roland

Posted on August 21, 2017 by John Scalzo

We’re just one day away from the start of the 2017 Gamescom expo, and Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom to celebrate. This time around, the publisher is shining a spotlight on Roland, a stranger in the strange land of Ni No Kuni:

When one world ends, the gateway to another opens. This new trailer focuses on Roland, a president from Ichi No Kuni as he is transported to Ni No Kuni and becomes a close companion of Evan Pettywhisker, the deposed king of Ding Dong Dell. Two new characters are also introduced including Nerea, the beautiful queen of the land of Thalassea and her advisor Leander.

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is in development at Level-5, in conjunction with former Studio Ghibli Character Designer Yoshiyuki Momose, and it’ll be released for the PC and PS4 on January 19, 2018.

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Jurassic World: Evolution will open in Summer 2018 for the PC, PS4, Xbox One

Posted on August 21, 2017 by John Scalzo

“Now eventually you do plan to have dinosaurs on your, on your dinosaur tour, right?”

Fans will get the chance to design their own dinosaur theme park in Jurassic World: Evolution, which will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One in Summer 2018. Jurassic World: Evolution is in the works at Frontier Developments, a developer with extensive experience in the park building genre (including Planet Coaster, Zoo Tycoon, and ScreamRide):

Jurassic World: Evolution evolves players’ relationship with the Jurassic World film franchise, placing them in control of operations on the legendary island of Isla Nublar and the surrounding islands of the Muertes Archipelago. Players will build their own Jurassic World as they bioengineer new dinosaur breeds and construct attractions, containment and research facilities. Every choice leads to a different path and spectacular challenges arise when “life finds a way.”

“As long-time fans of the entire Jurassic series we’re thrilled to be putting players in charge of their own Jurassic World,” said Jonny Watts, Frontier’s Chief Creative Officer. “We’re excited to bring over fifteen years of management, simulation, and creature development expertise to a destination and franchise that remains an inspiration to us.”

Jurassic World: Evolution will launch alongside Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, which opens in theaters on June 22 and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Jeff Goldblum.

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Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 invades Gamescom 2017 with a new trailer

Posted on August 21, 2017 by John Scalzo

WB Games has brought Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 to this year’s Gamescom expo in Germany, and they’ve unveiled a brand new trailer that gives us a glimpse at some of the locales that make up the game’s massive hub world, Chronopolis:

The video spotlights a myriad of iconic Marvel locations, all ripped from time and space to form one huge, incredible open world for players to roam and explore, from the mythical land of Asgard and deep space base of Knowhere, to the vibrant jungle of Wakanda and the pyramids of Ancient Egypt.

Other Marvel settings revealed in the trailer include the Coliseum, Hala, Hydra Empire, K’un-lun, Lemuria, Manhattan, Medieval England, Noir New York, Nueva York, Old West, and The Swamp, which will be joined by Attilan, Kang’s Citadel, and Xandar to make up sprawling open world that is Chronopolis.

Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 will be available for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on November 14. And fans who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will receive access to a special Classic Guardians of the Galaxy Character Pack, as well as the Season Pass. Excelsior!

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ReCore: Definitive Edition is coming next week to PC and Xbox One

Posted on August 21, 2017 by John Scalzo

ReCore fans new and old will be able to experience the Definitive Edition of the game next week when ReCore: Definitive Edition launches for Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One. Available to download beginning August 29, according to the Xbox Wire, ReCore’s Definitive Edition will include enhanced visuals, another companion bot, and a brand new mission:

We are excited to announce the ReCore: Definitive Edition which lets players experience the game’s mysterious and dynamic world with enhanced visuals (increased resolution and HDR), a brand-new adventure, “Eye of Obsidian,” and the long-awaited T8-NK Corebot (“Tank”) who joins Joule, Mack, Seth, Duncan, and Violet as they explore new environments and dungeons while battling the deadly Obsidian Cult.

ReCore: Definitive Edition will be priced at $19.99 for new players, but existing ReCore players will receive the expansion as a free update. A Gamescom 2017 for ReCore: Definitive Edition has been embedded above.

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New Retail Releases: Madden NFL 18, Uncharted The Lost Legacy, F1 2017, More

Posted on August 21, 2017 by John Scalzo

Are you ready for some football? EA Sports is getting ready to hike Madden NFL 18 into stores this week for the PS4 and Xbox One. The latest football sim from EA Tiburon makes use of the Frostbite Engine for the first time, as well as a Story Mode known as “Longshot.” And if you’re looking to pick up an Xbox One this week, Microsoft is now offering an Xbox One S 500GB + Madden NFL 18 Bundle.

Also available this week is a new Uncharted adventure from Naughty Dog. Nathan Drake hung up his spurs at the end of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, but Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross will carry on this week in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy for the PS4.

In typical Uncharted fashion, Chloe and Nadine are in a race against the bad guys in The Lost Legacy, but players interested in a different kind of race will be able to pick up F1 2017 for the PS4 and Xbox One. Codemasters has added a revamped Career Mode to F1 2017, as well as other improvements both online and off.

Career criminals might be interested in The Escapists 2, which will be available this week for the PS4 and Xbox One from Team17. New prisons, a new combat system, and a range of character customization options have moved The Escapists 2 to an even bigger house (pun so intended).

Finally this week, a trio of re-releases will bring some old favorites to new places. Telltale will launch Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure on the Switch. Koei Tecmo will compile together the four Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm games in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy for the PS4 and Xbox One. And Bethesda will bundle together Wolfenstein: The New Order + Wolfenstein: The Old Blood in a single package on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

That’s all for now, but we’re definitely going to learn more about the Fall’s biggest upcoming releases during the 2017 Gamescom expo this week.

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Final Fantasy XV will be released for PC in Early 2018

Posted on August 21, 2017 by John Scalzo

As a pre-Gamescom surprise, Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XV will be released for the PC in Early 2018. The megapublisher is partnering with Nvidia to bring the massive RPG to PC players, utilizing their GameWorks technology to increase the game’s visual fidelity.

More than just a resolution bump, the two companies have pledged to add “cutting-edge graphics and physics simulation technologies with support for Nvidia’s capture and share tools” to Final Fantasy XV:

Final Fantasy XV – Real-Time Graphics and Physics Simulations

  • Nvidia Flow – Creates vivid, combustible fluid, fire and smoke.
  • Nvidia HairWorks – Creates dynamic, life-like hair and fur for characters, animals and monsters that inhabit the game.
  • Nvidia ShadowWorks – Enables characters to cast shadows on themselves.
  • Nvidia Turf Effects – Creates life-like grass and vegetation in the game environment.
  • Nvidia VXAO – Adds depth and realism based on the physics principles shadows and light.

Final Fantasy XV – Capture and Share Tools

  • Nvidia Ansel – An in-game photography tool that allows gamers to compose shots from any position, adjust with post-process filters, capture HDR images in high fidelity formats, and share screenshots in 360 via a smartphone, PC, or VR headset.
  • Nvidia ShadowPlay Highlights – Automatically captures the player’s greatest gaming achievements in video and screenshot, enabling seamless sharing through social channels.

“With the help of Nvidia, we are creating a stunning visual experience in Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition, one worthy of this beloved franchise,” said Hajime Tabata, the Director of Final Fantasy XV. “Nvidia pushes the pace of innovation in our industry, and that benefits gamers and developers alike.”

More information about Final Fantasy XV’s Windows Edition can be found on Steam.

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