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Batman: The Telltale Series – Episode 2 will be released on September 20

Posted on September 2, 2016 by John Scalzo

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Telltale Games has announced that the next episode in Batman: The Telltale Series, Children of Arkham, will be available to download for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on September 20. The episode will be released for the PS3, Xbox 360, and mobile devices at a later date.

Story details from Episode 2 are still being kept under wraps, but it sounds like The Penguin might complicate Batman’s plan to take down Carmine Falcone:

An old friend becomes a new adversary as Bruce learns more about the Wayne family legacy and Batman escalates the fight against crime and corruption throughout Gotham.

PAX West attendees interested in learning more about the future of Batman: The Telltale Series should head out to a special Crowd Play event at the Wyvern Theatre on Saturday, September 3. Hosted by The Nerdist’s Dan Casey, a noted “Batman Expert,” fans will get the chance to see the worldwide debut of Episode 2: Children of Arkham before anyone else.

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Xbox Store Today: Armello, Resident Evil 4, Attack On Titan, more

Posted on August 31, 2016 by John Scalzo

The month of August is coming to a close (which also means today’s your last chance to grab Warriors Orochi Ultimate 3 and Beyond Good & Evil HD as part of Microsoft’s Games With Gold program) and we’ve got a handful of new titles to talk about on the Xbox Games Store…

Armello was originally released for the PC and PS4 last year, but the “grand swashbuckling adventure” that combines card games, tabletop board games, and RPG mechanics is now available to download for the Xbox One. And a launch week discount means that interested players can pick it up for 25% this week.

Also available this week is Koei Tecmo’s game adaptation of Attack On Titan. The popular anime brings its battle between the man-eating Titans and Eren and his companions to the Xbox One for the first time while also promising “a few original twists.”

Finally this week, Capcom will bring Resident Evil 4 to the Xbox One with enhanced and another set of Achievements. If you’ve never experienced Leon S. Kennedy’s fight for survival against Las Plagas, now’s your chance.

More information on all of these games (and a few other new releases) can be found after the break. (more…)

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TowerFall 8-Player released for PC; TowerFall Ascension coming soon to Xbox One

Posted on August 31, 2016 by John Scalzo

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It’s a good day for TowerFall fans as developer Matt Thorson has announced that a standalone eight-player variant, imaginatively titled TowerFall 8-Player, is now available to download for the PC through Itch.io:

Pack 8 friends on a couch and get ready to experience true chaos. Free-for-all matches now support up to 6 players, and team matches are playable with a full 8 archers at once! Every Versus level in the original game, including all the Dark World stages, are included, adapted to widescreen to fit all the absurd action.

And in other TowerFall news, the developer has confirmed (via Twitter) that TowerFall Ascension (and the Dark World expansion) is currently in the works for the Xbox One. There’s currently no release date yet, but Thorson added, “I’m playing it and it’s awesome.”

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Justice Monsters Five, Final Fantasy XV’s pinball spinoff, is now available for mobile devices

Posted on August 30, 2016 by John Scalzo

Remember Final Fantasy XV‘s bizarre-looking pinball spinoff? Of course you do. Announced by Square Enix back in March, Justice Monsters Five is a free-to-play app that’s now available to download for iOS and Android devices:

Players join the Justice Monsters – Bomb Bro, Casanova Coeurl, Fab Flan, and Lamiana – in the struggle to save the Nova Galaxy from the diabolical Lord Vexxos. Using simple touch and flick controls, engage in exhilarating battles, unleash special attacks, and recruit and train new monsters to fight for justice and defeat the forces of evil.

Final Fantasy XV’s main character, Noctis, is a big fan of Justice Monsters Five, and any player who can’t tear themselves away from Square Enix’s next big RPG will also be able to try out the minigame by visiting any Crow’s Nest Diner in the game after its November 29th launch.

Justice Monsters Five will also be released for Windows 10 devices later this Fall.

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Mick Foley, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, more round out the WWE 2K17 roster

Posted on August 30, 2016 by John Scalzo

2K Games and IGN completed their “Suplex City Census” this morning and announced the final portion of WWE 2K17‘s roster of wrestlers. With the fifth and final update in the books, the two entities confirmed the inclusion of some of the biggest names in “Sports Entertainment” for WWE 2K17.

The current face of the WWE, John Cena, earned a spot in WWE 2K17 as part of this week’s roster update, and he’ll be joined by the three faces of Mick Foley (Mankind, Dude Love, and Cactus Jack), The Undertaker, Kane, Stone Cold Steve Austin and 17 other wrestlers:

  • Asuka
  • Bayley
  • Big Boss Man
  • Buddy Murphy
  • Cactus Jack
  • Dean Ambrose
  • Diesel
  • Dude Love
  • Dusty Rhodes
  • Goldust
  • Jack Swagger
  • John Cena
  • Kane
  • Kevin Owens
  • Lex Luger
  • Luke Harper
  • Mankind
  • Road Dogg Jesse James
  • Roman Reigns
  • Seth Rollins
  • Stone Cold Steve Austin
  • The Undertaker
  • Vader
  • Wesley Blake

2K Games also unveiled a brand new ring entrance video this morning. If you’re a fan of Asuka, the NXT Women’s Champion, you’ll want to take a gander at the video embedded above.

WWE 2K17 will be released for the PS4, Xbox One, PS3, and Xbox 360 on October 11.

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Titanfall 2 Technical Test Impressions: A Heart-Pounding, Pilot-Crushing Good Time

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Nicole Kline

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I didn’t play much Titanfall when it came out, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. I bought it on sale for PC and played it a little, but not as much as I would have liked to, as I’m just not really a PC gamer. But when I heard Titanfall 2 was coming to the PlayStation 4, I was thrilled. And I was even more excited to hear the developer was hosting an “Open Technical Test” this weekend. I logged in this weekend and I have to admit – Titanfall 2 was way more fun than I thought it would be. I’d say I’m hooked, but it’s more than the grappling hook – it’s the whole package. (more…)

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See Lara Croft fight zombies in Rise of the Tomb Raider’s “Blood Ties” trailer

Posted on August 30, 2016 by John Scalzo

Rise of the Tomb Raider will be available this Fall in a special 20 Year Celebration Edition, and Crystal Dynamics has added a ton of extra content to the game to mark Lara’s landmark birthday.

The new “Blood Ties” chapter will let players explore Croft Manor, which has become overgrown with weeds and rot after years of neglect. The mansion used to be Lara’s home, but after discovering the secrets her father hid behind its walls, it transforms into “Lara’s Nightmare” as zombies overtake the halls and rooms. You can get a sneak peek at both “Blood Ties” and “Lara’s Nightmare” in the new trailer embedded above.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Edition will be available for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on October 11. And don’t forget, PC and Xbox One owners who previously purchased the game will also be able to obtain all the 20 Year Celebration Edition content as standalone downloads or as part of the Season Pass.

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Telltale will talk about Batman: Episode 2 and The Walking Dead Season 3 at PAX West 2016

Posted on August 29, 2016 by John Scalzo

telltale-logoTelltale Games won’t have a booth at PAX West this year, but the popular publisher will host two events during for expo to inform fans about their upcoming projects.

“The Telltale Panel” will be held on Friday, September 2, at 2:30 PM (Pacific Time) in the Hydra Theater. Attendees will be the first to learn “more exciting details” about this Fall’s The Walking Dead Season 3 and a sneak peek at future episodes of Batman: The Telltale Series.

Telltale will also also take over the Wyvern Theatre on Saturday, September 3, for “Telltale PAX West Crowd Play.” Starting at 8:30, fans will be able to vote on the action in Batman: The Telltale Series with the game’s unique Crowd Play feature. Should Batman pummel that goon, or just scare him? You get to decide!

In addition to offering “a fun-filled evening of shouty excitement,” Telltale will also debut an exclusive extended first look at the upcoming Episode 2: Children of Arkham during their Crowd Play event.

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