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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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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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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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New Retail Releases: Yooka-Laylee, Stardew Valley Collector’s Edition, StarBlood Arena

Posted on April 9, 2017 by John Scalzo

The past, the present, and the future collide in this week’s New Retail Release report.

Playtonic’s Yooka-Laylee is a throwback to the 3D platformers of the Donkey Kong 64/Banjo-Kazooie era. In fact, a majority of the developers from Playtonic originally worked on both of those games at Rare. With Yooka-Laylee, which will be available for the PS4 and Xbox One, the team has gone back to what they’re good at and created a game where there’s platforms to jump on, collectibles to find, and bosses to fight.

Last year, ConcernedApe’s Stardew Valley became a huge hit by combining a sprawling RPG with a farming simulation. This week, it’ll be available on retail shelves in a Collector’s Edition for the PS4 and Xbox One.

Finally this week, StarBlood Arena is a space shooter from Sony that’s launching exclusively for PlayStation VR. Players will be able to compete in single-player, co-op, and multiplayer matches as they attempt to survive in the futuristic Arena.

That’s all for now, but we’ll be back later this week with an expanded look at the latest additions to the PlayStation Store, Xbox Games Store, and Nintendo eShop.

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Xbox Store Today: Bulletstorm Full Clip Edition, Galaxy Fight Universal Warriors

Posted on April 7, 2017 by John Scalzo

Xbox One owners will be able to download two new games through the Xbox Games Store today…

People Can Fly’s Bulletstorm: Full Clip edition is a remastered re-release of the unique shooter. First released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2011, the Full Clip Edition includes all of Bulletstorm’s previously-release downloadable content, enhanced graphics, and an appearance from Duke Nukem (courtesy of publishing partner Gearbox).

Also available to download today is Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors, a one-on-one fighting game that was originally released for the NeoGeo in 1995. Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors features eight characters and an authentic 16-bit aesthetic.

You can learn more about both of these games after the break. (more…)

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Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End named “Best Game” at 2017 BAFTA Games Awards

Posted on April 7, 2017 by John Scalzo

Nathan Drake is going to ride off into the sunset with one last “Game of the Year” award. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts hosted the ceremony for the 2017 BAFTA Games Awards last night, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End was selected as the year’s “Best Game.”

Playdead’s Inside didn’t win the big prize, but the indie game scooped up four BAFTAs including “Artistic Achievement,” “Game Design,” “Narrative,” and “Original Property.” Ghost Town’s Overcooked (“Best British Game” and “Family”) and Campo Santo’s Firewatch (“Debut Game” and “Performer” for Cissy Jones) also managed to collect multiple awards as part of the festivities.

A whole slew of titles were able to pull out a win in one category last night, and they include That Dragon Cancer (“Game Innovation”), Rocket League (“Evolving Game”), Overwatch (“Multiplayer”), Pokemon Go (“Mobile & Handheld”), The Last Guardian (“Audio Achievement”), and Virginia (“Music”).

A complete list of winners and nominees from the 2017 BAFTA Games Awards is available at Video Game Canon.

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