Monthly Archives: April 2015
More Details On Hollowpoint From Crackdown 2’s Dev
Ruffian Games has unveiled some new details for its upcoming PC and PS4 shooter Hollowpoint.
A post on the PS Blog takes a closer look at the new game from the Crackdown 2 developer. Hollowpoint is a "four player cooperative online game that blends tactical and action packed combat experiences with procedurally built levels and a never ending supply of enemies".
It will contain large 3D cross section environments. Players are constrained to the 2D axis, but can switch to fire into the depth of the scene, creating a "mix of an old school 2D platform shooter and 3D shooting gallery".
Vikings’ Travis Fimmel on His Biggest Battle Yet
Get ready for the explosive end of Vikings Season 3 as Ragnar Lothbrok himself, Travis Fimmel, reveals what is driving him.
Last week’s Vikings saw the inception of the raid on Paris, as Ragnar Lothbrok continues his push into lands unknown. Always driven by ambition, Ragnar now has an additional motivation.
“He’s doing it for Athelstan,” Vikings star Travis Fimmel told IGN prior to the Season 3 premiere. Sitting outside of a tent on the Dublin set of the History Chanel series, we spoke with the actor as stuntmen were lit on fire and tossed into a small man-made river beside the wooden ladders they clung to. The cast and crew were in the middle of production on the raid on Paris, as Fimmel took a moment to reflect on what brought Ragnar to this point and think about where he’s headed.
Shovel Knight, Rusty Join Runbow’s Colorful Cast
Runbow developer 13AM Games has just announced that its upcoming party platformer for Wii U will feature guest appearances from a number of other franchises from Nintendo's catalog of eShop titles.
In addition to Shovel Knight from Yacht Club Games' popular 2D sidescroller, Juan and Tostada from Guacamelee!, Rusty from Steamworld Dig, Swift Thornebrooke from Sportsball, and Scram Kitty from, well, Scram Kitty will all be in Runbow.
13AM Games notes that none of these characters have any special skills, so the main appeal here is the aesthetic novelty. Considering it features up to nine players all playing locally at the same time with a color-shifting mechanic, it's no surprise each character doesn't have its own unique move set.
Release Date Confirmed For Codemasters’ F1 2015
The latest instalment of racing franchise F1 2015 will release on June 12 in Europe.
Heading to the PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, F1 2015 comes earlier in the year than previous F1 titles, boasting a new game engine and enhanced handling system.
Developer Codemasters also released a selection of all-new in-game screenshots, too.
Can't get enough racing? It was also recently confirmed that Project Cars will finally see a release in May, although if you're hoping to play in the Wii U, I'm afraid there's still no word on when the racing sim will hit Nintendo's console.
MOBA Trans-Galactic Tournament Announced for PS4
Kiz Studios has revealed its new project, a PS4-exclusive free-to-play MOBA created in collaboration with Hibernum Creations.
The game, called Trans-Galactic Tournament, has been developed specifically for PS4 and hopes to bring together monsters, space and sports.
Game modes center on 4v4 and are designed to be faster than most other MOBAs. Three modes will be available at launch, include Deathmatch, a Capture-the-Flag-esque creation called Plunderball and Conquest, which is essentially King-of-the-Hill.
Interestingly, you won't be able to level any of the 10 initial Champions in-match, instead customising them outside of battle to suit your playstyle. Two mentioned by name are the living statue Rook and the bruiser Brutus. There'll be a free weekly Champion rotation, while all Champions and stat-altering items will be unlockable through play. Check it out in action below:
New Details on Alientation From Resogun Developer
Resogun developer Housemarque has unveiled some new details about its next game, Alienation.
According to a post on the PS Blog, Alienation "relies heavily on tactical teamwork amidst all the chaos".
Alienation "features three main character classes, plenty of loot and a ton of weapon customisations," so "the number of different team set-ups is astronomical".
Your enemies will range "from human-like foot soldiers to extra-terrestrial flesh mountains", and you will have to customise your character layouts in order to best suit your situation.
According to the post, more details will be coming soon. Until then you can check out IGN's review of Resogun, which is "a smart, speedy game that reinvigorates the shoot 'em up genre".
Vevo Hits PS4 and PS3 Consoles in Certain Regions Today
The new Vevo app launches today on PS4 and PS3 consoles in select regions.
The first countries getting the app today are the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland and Spain.
Though not included in today's release, Vevo has promised the US, Canada, Brazil and Mexico will be receiving the app "in the near future."
Here’s What’s In Killing Floor 2’s Special Edition
Tripwire Interactive has announced a Digital Deluxe Edition for the upcoming release of Killing Floor 2.
The Digital Deluxe Edition will cost $40 / £27 / €37, and will add DJ Scully as a character to the game, along with a unique voice pack and set of skins.
It will also come with a number of additional cosmetic items, the Killing Floor 2 Soundtrack, and a Digital Artbook.
The base edition of Killing Floor 2 will be available on Steam Early Access from April 21 for $30 / £20 / €27. The content included in the Digital Deluxe Edition will be available separately at a later date.
Killing Floor 2 is also slated for release on PlayStation 4 in 2015.
PC System Requirements have also been released:
The Witcher 3 Goes Gold Ahead of Imminent Release
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has gone gold, developer CD Projekt Red has announced.
This means the game is completed and will now be sent to manufacturing.
“We worked so damn hard over the past three years to bring you this game,” said CD Projekt Red boss Adam Badowski. “From the corrupt nobles in Novigrad to ancient monsters lurking in deep forests, to the bustling cities, colorful ports and breathtaking vistas; all the people, all the places -- we literally spent tens of thousands of hours to turn all that into an adventure that will kick your ass and make you want to come for more. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has gone gold and will soon be yours.”
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the upcoming third entry in the Witcher franchise. It is expected to release on May 19 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Star Wars Episode 7 Stormtrooper Revealed
The first image of a Stormtrooper in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens has been revealed.
The picture, which you can check out below, has been teased on the movie's Instagram page for a few days now, but it seems some premature snaps of the official programme for Star Wars Celebration have revealed it early.
Fan site Star Wars Underworld got hold of the picture ahead of the opening of the convention, which runs throughout this weekend. A new trailer for the film is also expected to be revealed, along with the first gameplay of Star Wars: Battlefront.
