SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech launches for PC on May 31
The card RPG lands on another platform.
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Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark Review
This love letter to the Final Fantasy Tactics series mimics its inspirations very closely, but manages to be a solid SPRG in its own right.
An additional Vampire: The Masquerade RPG is in development, more information to come at this year’s Gamescom
Big Bad Wolf, developers of The Council, is developing a new Vampire: The Masquerade Narrative RPG.
Nintendo Direct Announced For Tomorrow, Will Focus On Super Mario Maker 2
A new Nintendo Direct presentation is airing this week, the company has announced. The broadcast is scheduled to take place tomorrow, May 15, and will focus entirely on one of this summer’s biggest Nintendo Switch games, Super Mario Maker 2.
According to Nintendo of America’s official Twitter account, tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct will run for approximately 15 minutes and be “packed” with new details about the upcoming Mario level creator. The broadcast is set to begin at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 11 PM BST.
Tune in on Wednesday, May 15 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET for a roughly 15-minute presentation packed with information all about #SuperMarioMaker2 for #NintendoSwitch. pic.twitter.com/YUEDCzKQO4
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 14, 2019
You’ll be able to stream the presentation from the usual venues. Nintendo will broadcast the Direct on its website, Twitch, and YouTube channels. GameSpot will have the stream up as well, so you can tune in right here to watch the Direct. We’ll also have full coverage of all the new details Nintendo will reveal.
Super Mario Maker 2 was first announced during February’s big Nintendo Direct. Much like the original Wii U/3DS game, it allows players to create and share their own custom Super Mario levels using a suite of assets and tools. Nintendo showed off a handful of new customization options in the game’s reveal trailer. Among other things, players can now create slopes for Mario to slide down, adjust the direction autoscrolling levels scroll, and use assets from Super Mario 3D World.
Super Mario Maker 2’s release date is set for June 28, just a few weeks after E3 2019 concludes. It’s just one of many big Switch games on the way this year. Nintendo is also releasing Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Pokemon Sword and Shield, a new Animal Crossing, and more for the hybrid console in 2019. You can take a look at all the big Switch games coming in 2019 and beyond in our gallery.
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-announced-for-tomorrow-will-focus-/1100-6466877/
Red Dead Redemption 2 Online Mode Leaves Beta With Huge Update
Red Dead Redemption 2‘s multiplayer component, Red Dead Online, has been receiving a steady stream of patches and content since launching in open beta last November, and now the online mode is finally moving out of its beta phase with this week’s update. Rockstar is introducing an assortment of new story missions, Free Roam activities, and more to Red Dead Online, with additional content on the way in the coming weeks.
First, players will be able to take on a variety of new Land of Opportunities missions. There will be different ones depending on which side of the law you fall on. Those following the Gunslinger path will go up against the Del Lobos gang and help Marshall Davies save the town of Valentine, while Outlaws will commit highway robbery and other misdeeds with Samson Finch.
Additionally, Rockstar has added a variety of new Free Roam missions featuring new characters from Red Dead Redemption 2’s main campaign. There are also three new Posse Versus contests–fishing, bird shooting, and herb picking–as well as dynamic events that may occur as you travel the old west. On top of that, Rockstar has added another new Showdown mode, Overrun, as well as a handful of poker tables in certain towns around the map, where you can challenge up to five other players to high stakes games of Hold ‘Em.
Also arriving as part of this week’s update are the previously detailed Offensive and Defensive play styles, which allow you to tailor how you’d prefer to experience Red Dead Online. Offensive is the default play style and gives you the ability to freely attack other players, while Defensive is designed for those who’d prefer to avoid PvP skirmishes and rather explore the world.
Along with the Offensive and Defensive modes, Rockstar has implemented a hostility system to further stem griefing in Red Dead Online. According to the developer, this system “tracks aggressive behavior across both Playing Styles, making hostile players visible to others and helping to balance the needs of players who want to get away from others who habitually attack or kill during unstructured Free Roam gameplay.”
Rounding out this week’s update is an assortment of gameplay improvements. Among other things, Rockstar has added a new control scheme based on player feedback, increased weapon swap speed, added new daily challenges and rewards, and removed auto-aim headshot tracking. You can more details on everything that’s new in this week’s Red Dead Online update on Rockstar’s website.
Rockstar has more content and updates lined up for Red Dead Online. The developer says it will add new Free Roam characters, Showdown modes, and more “in the weeks to come.” Starting this summer, Rockstar will also introduce three new roles that players will be able to choose from, each of which will “come with a range of unique gameplay along with a host of new outfits, weapons and other rewards to earn.”
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/red-dead-redemption-2-online-mode-leaves-beta-with/1100-6466856/
The Division 2 Will Reward Whoever Completes Its New Raid First
Ubisoft has announced the first raid for The Division 2, titled Operation Dark Hours, goes live on May 16 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM BST. The Division 2 is available on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Regardless of where you play, you’ll unlock an exclusive reward if your squad completes Operation Dark Hours before anyone else.
“The first team to complete Operation Dark Hours after it goes live will be forever immortalized in-game by having their team photo and names displayed in The Division 2’s White House for all players to see,” a Ubisoft press release reads. “All other players that complete Operation Dark Hours between May 16 and May 23 will receive a commemorative Arm Patch, while players who complete the raid after those dates will be rewarded with a clan banner icon and a trophy in their clan space.”
Operation Dark Hours will be available for players who’ve reached World Tier 5 and defeated Tidal Basin. Taking place in Washington National Airport, the eight-player raid will task you with retaking the location after it falls into the hands of the Black Tusks. You’ll be able to earn exclusive loot for completing the raid, ranging from new gear sets to exotic weapons and unique rewards.
Initially, Title Update 3–which adds Operation Dark Hours to The Division 2–was supposed to raise the Tom Clancy game’s maximum Gear Score to 515. However, community complaints caused Ubisoft to go back on the decision, and keep the maximum Gear Score capped (for now) at 500. “We don’t want to invalidate your progression and we heard that feedback loud and clear from our community,” Ubisoft said.
In our The Division 2 review, Edmond Tran wrote, “[The narrative] letdown is hard to ignore for the game’s initial hours, but the strength of the systems and design that fuel The Division 2 as a game are compelling enough to keep you captivated for dozens more. The range of enemy types continues to keep combat encounters challenging, the equipment I earn and pick up continues to feel different, valuable, and asks me to consider new ways of play. The ravaged environments continue to intrigue, and sometimes they’re so stunning I find myself needing to take screenshots before I move on. It might not have much to say, but The Division 2 is a perpetual cycle of tension, relief, and reward that’s difficult to stay away from.”
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-division-2-will-reward-whoever-completes-its-n/1100-6466859/
New Rainbow Six Siege Operators Teased
Ubisoft has released the first tease for Rainbow Six Siege‘s two new Operators. The gif, which you can see below, is difficult to make out, and that appears to be a deliberate move from the publisher, which captioned the video, “Look carefully… what do you see?”
From what can be gleaned, the two figures appear to be hooded, with one wielding some form of… electricity orb? We’re not entirely sure. Let us know what you see in the comments below.
Look carefully… what do you see? pic.twitter.com/Twzquc6HBR
— Rainbow Six Siege (@Rainbow6Game) May 13, 2019
Ubisoft typically ties its Siege reveals into the game’s esports scene, and with the pro league finals being held in Milan on May 18-19, we hopefully don’t have too long to wait until we hear more about these new Operators and the upcoming Year 4, Season 2.
The most recent Operators, Mozzie and Gridlock, were revealed in February along with a new map named Outback. More recently, Ubisoft introduced reverse friendly fire as an attempt to curb teamkilling in Siege.
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-rainbow-six-siege-operators-teased/1100-6466874/
GTA, Red Dead, Borderlands Parent Company Has Unannounced Games Coming Before 2020
Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 parent company Take-Two has stated it has more unannounced games coming before the end of the financial year. The company, which owns publisher Rockstar, confirmed the news in an earnings call; CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company has “titles coming in the fiscal year that have not been announced yet.”
The current fiscal year ends on March 31, 2020, meaning these titles will arrive before then. It should be noted, however, that Take-Two also owns 2K Games, the publisher of games like XCOM and Borderlands 3, and 2K Sports. We therefore shouldn’t get too excited at the prospect of GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption 3 launching in the next 10 months.
Elsewhere in the call to investors, Take-Two stated GTA V has sold another 10 million copies in the last six months, despite being six years old at this point. Red Dead Redemption 2 sold 1 million in the same time frame.
The company also said a million people continue to play Borderlands 2 every month. That game launched in 2012, with a sequel coming later this year.
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-red-dead-borderlands-parent-company-has-unanno/1100-6466873/
The Mortal Kombat Movie Will Be Filmed In Australia
The upcoming Mortal Kombat movie will be filmed and produced in Australia. It was announced today that the action movie will be the largest ever film production for South Australia.
According to reporter Claire Campbell, the production is expected to create 580 jobs and see $70 million AUD get poured into the local economy. In terms of a timeline, pre-production is tipped to begin later this month. SA premier Steven Marshall said the film will be shot in Adelaide. Post-production will be handled by VFX studios in the region.
More specifically, the Mortal Kombat movie will be filmed at Adelaide Studios in Glenside, according to AdelaideNow. “Mortal Kombat will be the largest film production in South Australia’s history and highlights the importance of engaging with the world’s major production houses,” Premier Steven Marshall said at a news conference. “The State Government’s investment in Mortal Kombat will enhance the scope and reach of our production and post production capabilities, bringing the promise of fantastic new jobs for the local film industry.”
SA will be the stage for @newlinecinema‘s highly anticipated action film, Mortal Kombat.
The film will be shot in Adelaide, utilising our world-class crews & acting talent, with postproduction in our internationally acclaimed VFX and post-production facilities. #SAJobs pic.twitter.com/QVrBSYrF3V— Steven Marshall, MP (@marshall_steven) May 14, 2019
The new Mortal Kombat film, which has been in development for a long time, will be directed by Australian commercials director Simon McQuoid who is making his directorial debut with the project. Aquaman director James Wan is producing.
The Mortal Kombat movie is just the latest high-profile production to announce plans to film in Australia. Earlier this year, Marvel announced it would film an upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie in Sydney.
The largest film production in South Australia’s history!@warnerbros will bring their epic action film, Mortal Kombat, to life here in SA. SA locations. SA crews. SA VFX companies.
It will enhance our production capabilities and create new jobs for the local film industry. pic.twitter.com/jkPeRuq1Wz— Steven Marshall, MP (@marshall_steven) May 14, 2019
The first Mortal Kombat movie, released in 1995, was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson who would go on to make the Resident Evil series. The movie made more than $120 million worldwide, but its 1997 sequel, Annihilation, was a disappointment by comparison with only $51 million.
An internet video series called Mortal Kombat Legacy ran from 2011-2013.
As for the Mortal Kombat video game franchise, the newest instalment, Mortal Kombat 11, was released in April behind mostly positive review scores. For more, check out GameSpot’s new feature, “Mortal Kombat 11’s Kano Can Teach You A Lot About Australia.”
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-mortal-kombat-movie-will-be-filmed-in-australi/1100-6466871/
Game Of Thrones Aaron Rodgers Cameo: Did You Spot Him? Here Are Some New Clues
Superstar NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a cameo role in Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 5, “The Bells,” but it isn’t exactly clear where he showed up. People think they saw him in different parts. Now, more information has come to light about where to find the Green Bay Packers QB in the episode.
Speaking in a behind-the-scenes video feature, showrunner D.B. Weiss said Rodgers appears as a background actor in the assault on King’s Landing. “There are a lot of people lurking in the background; see if you can find Aaron Rodgers,” Weiss said.
Rodgers himself confirms in the mini-documentary that you can see him helping a woman who is injured on the streets. But then he decides, “The hell with her, I’m getting out of there.”
You can skip to around 17:14 in the video to hear from Weiss and Rodgers about the cameo. Rodgers posted a picture of himself in costume on Instagram, and in the caption he says he appears for “a few seconds.”
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Rodgers is just the latest celebrity to have a cameo in Game of Thrones Season 8. Country music star Chris Stapleton and his bandmates played White Walkers in Episode 3. Showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff appeared in Episode 4 during the dinner scene.
Previous seasons of Game of Thrones have included cameos by musicians like Sigur Ros, members of Mastodon, and Ed Sheeran.
Game of Thrones comes to an end with next week’s series finale–check out a trailer for Episode 6 here. You can also check out GameSpot’s review of Episode 5, “The Bells.”
Read next: Game Of Thrones Episode 5: Everyone Missed This Massive Hint At How Dany Might Die
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-thrones-aaron-rodgers-cameo-did-you-spot-h/1100-6466870/
