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Here’s your first look at the new multiplayer maps from Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s Continuum DLC Pack

Posted on April 11, 2017 by John Scalzo

After previously teasing fans with “Shaolin Shuffle,” a 70s-set new chapter in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare‘s Zombies Mode, Activision and Infinity Ward have returned with a look at the Continuum DLC Pack‘s multiplayer maps.

All four new maps are on display in the new trailer, which also encourages players to tackle them using a variety of different tactics (including “Run and Gun,” “Sniper,” “Stealth,” and “Heavy”):

Multiplayer Maps in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s Continuum DLC Pack

  • Turista – A plush spa and resort, “Turista” is nestled in the middle of a giant skeleton of an ancient creature. With sniper spots scattered across a majestic, central waterfall, Turista also boasts tight interiors for fans of close-quartered combat and a three-lane design that caters to a variety of play styles.
  • Scrap – Set in an abandoned junkyard on the Moon, “Scrap” features a combination of extended sightlines and tactical pathways that reward players who engage in both long and short range combat.
  • Archive – Fast, frenetic engagements set the pace in “Archive,” a post-futurist art gallery where tight engagements contrast with open exterior battlegrounds in this wide three-lane style map.
  • Excess – Perched atop a gilded penthouse in a sprawling future metropolis, “Excess” is a small, circular map re-imagined from the classic Modern Warfare 2 map, “Rust,” that retains the intense, fast-paced combat from the original.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s Continuum DLC Pack will be available to download for PS4 players on April 18. But PC and Xbox One owners will have to wait until sometime in May for a chance to purchase the expansion.

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Overwatch goes back to the past and revisits Tracer’s first mission in the new Uprising event

Posted on April 11, 2017 by John Scalzo

Blizzard is taking the world of Overwatch back to the past with the new “Uprising” event, which begins today and will be available until May 1st. Players will travel back to the heyday of the Overwatch, and relive Tracer’s first mission in a special cooperative brawl mode.

As you might have guessed, the “Uprising” event will also feature more than 100 themed Loot Boxes containing new Skins, Highlights, Emotes, and Sprays:

Relive Tracer’s First Mission
Journey seven years into the past and join a group of Overwatch agents fighting through the streets of King’s Row to quell an uprising led by Null Sector, a rogue group of omnics. Team up with your friends and play as Tracer, Torbjorn, Reinhardt, or Mercy to defeat the robots and liberate the city. There are no reinforcements. Failure is not an option. The future depends on you.

Experience a pivotal moment in history from before the fall of Overwatch. Join a strike team of Overwatch agents — including the newest recruit, Tracer — as they undertake a vital mission to stop an omnic uprising in King’s Row. Drop into the action and play as one of the four charged with completing this critical objective.

More information about the “Uprising” event can be found at PlayOverwatch.com. And two additional videos, a new “Origin Story” trailer and another “Developer Update” with Director Jeff Kaplan, can also be found after the break. (more…)

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (and Jak and Daxter) will be released for PS4 on August 22

Posted on April 11, 2017 by John Scalzo

Naughty Dog has announced (via the PlayStation Blog) that Uncharted: The Lost Legacy will be available as a standalone digital download and as a retail disc release on August 22.

Like with The Last of Us: Left Behind, Naughty Dog is putting a considerable amount of developmental muscle into Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, and Creative Director Shaun Escayg discussed this new direction while also unveiling an early scene from the game:

In December we said that we’re approaching this project as a true Uncharted game — complete with its own deep narrative with complex character development, all-new destinations, refined gameplay, and blockbuster cinematic moments. We’re especially excited to have Chloe as our new protagonist and explore more of her story as she and Nadine venture across India in search of the fabled Tusk of Ganesh. To that end, we wanted to share a new scene from early on in the game as Chloe and Nadine try to unravel the clues leading to the Tusk’s location.

Because of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’s expanded scope, the game will be priced at $39.99 ($49.99 CAD). However, players who purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition, Explorer’s Pack, or Triple Pack of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End will receive a free copy of the downloadable version. And for fans jumping into the Uncharted series for the first time, anyone who pre-orders The Lost Legacy will receive a download code for the PS2-On-PS4 re-release of Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy.

Oh, and by the way, it looks like Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy will be available to download for the PS4 on August 22 as well.

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Latest Injustice 2 trailer introduces the customizable Gear System

Posted on April 11, 2017 by John Scalzo

Another day… another Injustice 2 trailer. Today’s look at NetherRealm’s next fighting game focuses on its customizable Gear System, which will allow players to bestow offensive bonuses and a fashionable new style on their favorite characters:

With every clash comes change and the opportunity for evolution. The Gear System brings a new level of depth to the game, allowing players to evolve their play style and achieve their goals. Gear opens up vast possibilities for personalization by enabling combatants of all levels to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters to fit their fighting style.

Injustice 2 will be available for the PS4 and Xbox One on May 16.

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Koei Tecmo’s many characters will mix it up in Warriors All-Stars this August

Posted on April 11, 2017 by John Scalzo

Koei Tecmo is bringing together dozens of characters from their massive stable of games to create the biggest Warriors game ever. Announced this morning, Warriors All-Stars will be available this August and include appearances by Ryu Hayabusa, Kasumi, Zhao Yun, and many more:

Warriors All-Stars features a wide selection of fan-favorite characters from various Koei Tecmo Games franchises. Ryu Hayabusa from Ninja Gaiden, Kasumi from Dead or Alive, William from Nioh, Yukimura Sanada from Samurai Warriors, Zhao Yun from Dynasty Warriors, Horo and Oka from Toukiden, and Sophie Neuenmuller from Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book are among the many rivals who will contend for royalty in Warriors All-Stars.

Warriors All-Stars begins in a mysterious land brought to the brink of destruction when a magical spring, the source of its power, dries up after its king’s passing. Following a legend that calls for the summoning of champions from other realms in times of dire need, the young princess Tamaki performs a ritual that goes horribly wrong when her powers spiral out of control, scattering the heroes across the domain. Emboldened to restore peace to the world, Tamaki must recruit the best and strongest among these visitors to revitalize the spring – and crown the land’s savior as its new ruler.

The publisher’s huge crossover will also include a huge number of retailer-specific pre-order bonuses, and prospective players will be able to choose from a Kasumi-themed costume for Wang Yuanji, a Ryu Hayabusa-themed costume for Yukimura Sanada, an Oka-themed costume for Sophie Neuenmuller, a Millennia-themed costume for Horo, and an Opoona costume for Marie-Rose. Everyone who pre-orders Warriors All-Stars will also receive an instant access to the playable character Opoona.

Warriors All-Stars is currently in development for the PC and PS4, and it’ll be available on August 29.

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Bandai Namco announces Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker for the PC, PS4, Xbox One

Posted on April 10, 2017 by John Scalzo

Shortly after announcing a remastered compilation of the four Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm games, Bandai Namco has also confirmed that Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is currently in development for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

As you might have guessed, Naruto to Boruto follows the “next generation” of ninjas from the anime, and it gives players the chance to compete in 4v4 online battles:

In Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, players go head-to-head in 4 vs. 4 battles, with all eight ninjas fighting simultaneously. Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker features beloved Naruto characters and teams from the series, including Naruto, Sasuke, and Team 7. The game showcases a brand-new graphic style with vivid colors and dynamic third-person ninja gameplay that enables players to take advantage of the verticality of the arena environment with vertical running and jumping to elevated areas. Players can also choose to play co-op with friends and lead teams to victory to be the top ninjas online.

“We’re delighted to work with Soleil on the newest installment to the Naruto series, taking the popular franchise to literal new heights as players utilize the vertical plane to gain advantages in battles with friends. Long-time fans and Naruto newbies are sure to enjoy the intense arena combat together,” said Eric Hartness, the Vice President of Marketing at Bandai Namco Entertainment America. “Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is a fresh take on the iconic anime series, and puts all players and characters into the fight.”

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is being developed by Soleil and will be available “soon.”

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Bandai Namco will re-release all four Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm games on the PC, PS4, Xbox One in a Legacy collection

Posted on April 10, 2017 by John Scalzo

Bandai Namco is bringing back the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm series in a brand new compilation that’ll be available for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One later this year.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy will include Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst, all of which were originally released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 between 2008 and 2013. The package will also include a second disc containing Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto, which was released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One earlier this year.

“Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy is the perfect starting point for new fans discovering the popular series and dedicated fans who want to experience their favorite Naruto stories again on PS4, Xbox One, or Steam,” said Eric Hartness, the Vice President of Marketing at Bandai Namco Entertainment America. “Throughout the Naruto Storm series of games, CyberConnect2 has crafted groundbreaking Naruto experiences that any newbie, ninja, Hokage, or anime fan will love playing again and again.”

In addition to giving fans all four games in the Ultimate Ninja Storm series, the Legacy collection will feature a batch of bonus goodies including a Naruto artbook, a Naruto anime disc, and a Steelbook case.

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The Flash shows off the greatest Super Move of all time in this Injustice 2 trailer

Posted on April 10, 2017 by John Scalzo

The Flash has reformed his evil ways after the events of Injustice: Gods Among Us, and he’s ready to jump back into the fray in the latest trailer for Injustice 2. The Flash continues to use his super speed to baffle opponents in NetherRealm’s sequel, but the Scarlet Speedster’s “Super Move” has to be seen to be believed.

As part of his “Super Move”, The Flash drags Gorilla Grodd into the Speed Force and first travels back to ancient Egypt to smash through the Sphinx, before also visiting a prehistoric park to use a Tyrannosaurus Rex as a battering ram. The superhero finishes by coming back to the present a few seconds before he left to throw Grodd INTO HIMSELF for the knockout.

Injustice 2 will be released for the PS4 and Xbox One on May 16.

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