Top Comics to Buy This Week: June 14, 2017
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
By writers Scott Snyder & James Tynion IV & artists Andy Kubert, Jim Lee & John Romita, Jr. | DC
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Announced
Age of Empires is making a return, as Microsoft Studios has announced Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, a remastered version of the 20-year-old PC classic.
The game boasts a number of improvements over the original, including 4K support and various gameplay enhancements, as well as a completely remastered soundtrack.
Additionally, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition will include multiplayer support over Xbox Live, as well as Achievements. In addition to the base game, this new release will also include the Rise of Rome expansion.
Age of Empires: The Definitive Edition will release sometime later this year. Those interested in joining the game's upcoming beta can register here.
LawBreakers Release Date Announced
LawBreakers, the competitive team-based first-person shooter from Boss Key Productions, will release on August 8 for PC and PlayStation 4.
Prior to the game's launch, several additional betas will be held, including one on June 28 that features a new map called Vertigo, as well as the new game mode Uplink and a a new Weapons Sticker. Those interested in signing up for the beta can register right here.
Pre-order for LawBreakers will open on Steam and the PlayStation Store starting tomorrow, June 13. The game will be priced at $30 USD.
Check out IGN's hands-on impressions of LawBreakers to find out why the gravity-defying shooter is both furious and fluid.
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War: All Gameplay, News, Trailers
Warner Bros. first announced Middle-earth: Shadow of War in February 2017. This open-world sequel, set in the land of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, is scheduled to release for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on October 10, 2017.
The game’s predecessor, 2014’s Shadow of Mordor, was highly praised, particularly for its innovative Nemesis system. Shadow of War promises to expand that system significantly, and to introduce a splash of color that was largely missing in the previous installment's game world.
During Microsoft's E3 2017 presentation, we got a lengthy glimpse at Middle-earth: Shadow of War, featuring a surprisingly charismatic orc.
Zelda-Like Game Tunic Stars an Adorable Fox
Tunic, a new action-adventure game from developer Andrew Shouldice, has been announced for release in 2018.
This Zelda-like adventure, formerly known as Secret Legend, stars an adorable sword-wielding fox. For a look at the game in action, check out the trailer below:
Tunic is slated to release for both Windows PC and Mac. The game is also said to release for consoles, though specific platforms have yet to be specified.
For all of the exciting announcements coming out of this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, check out IGN's E3 2017 hub.
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Gears of War 4 Xbox One X Enhancements Detailed
Microsoft and Gears of War developer The Coalition shared details about Gears of War 4’s free day one update that adds native 4K, full dynamic shadows, and other audiovisual enhancements if you’re planning to play it on the new Xbox One X console.
In a post on the Gear of War website, technical director Mike Rayner explained all the day one features and improvements. “We’re running at 4K 30FPS for Campaign/Horde and 4K 60FPS for Versus with adaptive scaling to ensure a rock-solid frame rate that fans expect from our head to head multiplayer,” Rayner said.
Total War: Warhammer 2 Release Date Revealed
Total War: Warhammer II is coming out September 28.
SEGA is offering a pre-order and first-week purchase bonus for Total War: Warhammer II as well. By getting the strategy sequel early, you will receive a free Race Pack DLC for the original Warhammer.
Featuring four races, Warhammer II was officially unveiled earlier this year. It's development isn't affecting a historical Total War game, though, Creative Assembly clarified.
All New Dunkirk Exclusive Prints
We have three new prints from Christopher Nolan's new film, Dunkirk. The images illustrate the settings of the film, air, land and sea, in the striking manner in which we have come to expect from the director.
Before heading to the image, you can check out the latest Dunkirk trailer below.
Below is the exclusive new image, which links to a page that will allow you to view some new teasers for the film that tie directly in to these new images.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Expansion Announced
War of the Chosen, a new expansion for XCOM 2, was announced today by 2K and Firaxis Games.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen will release for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on August 29, 2017.
The expansion will feature the Chosen, alien heroes who each have their own distinct personalities, fighting styles and skills. The Assassin is an honor-bound character who is skilled in stealth and close-quarters combat, while there's also the Hunter and Warlock. The Chosen will grow stronger as players battle against them over the course of the game.
Additionally, three factions are featured, including the Reaper, who are stealth marksman, as well as Skirmishers, who are defectors from the alien army, and Templars, who build up power over multiple attacks. Players will have to win over each faction in War of the Chosen.
Ni No Kuni 2 Release Date Announced
Bandai Namco has announced that Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will be released on PS4 and PC on November 10, 2017.
The RPG sequel follows a new cast of characters and storyline and is set in a city called Ding Dong Dell where the king has been banished. According to Bandai Namco, Ni No Kuni 2 "recounts the story of this deposed king and his journey to build his own kingdom and unite the entire world."
It was first revealed at Sony's conference during PlayStation Experience 2015. Earlier this year, we saw gameplay and learned 12 things about Ni No Kuni 2.