Monthly Archives: June 2017
Undertale Announced for PS4 and Vita
Undertale is coming this summer to PlayStation 4 and PS Vita with physical and special editions, Sony announced before its E3 press conference.
The physical edition includes a 24-page illustrated booklet, and the collector's edition adds the soundtrack, annotated sheet music, and a musical locket.
IGN gave Undertale a 10 for its excellent writing and creative twists on RPG systems.
Matterfall Release Date Revealed
Matterfall will come out August 15 on PlayStation 4.
Sony and Resogun developer Housemarque revealed the release date on the official PlayStation Twitter account. Matterfall was originally unveiled back in 2015.
Housemarque is also working on a top-down shooter called Nex Machina, set to release June 20.
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Ubisoft Announces Starlink: Battle for Atlas
Ubisoft Toronto, developer of Splinter Cell Conviction, has announced its new game, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, which is aiming for a fall 2018 launch on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
Revealed during the Ubisoft press conference, Starlink incorporates a toys-to-life structure, with a modular ship and its pilot attaching atop the player’s controller. Pieces can be added to or taken off the base ship model, instantly altering the in-game version, while players can choose to play as different pilots based on the figure attached to their controller.
The game follows a group of pilots who have travelled to the Atlas Star System, and will see players controlling their ship from a third-person perspective both in outer space and on the surface of planets. Aerial dogfights will occur in space, while players will battle with a variety of terrestrial enemies when near a planet’s surface.
Just Dance 2018 Revealed
Ubisoft announced the next iteration of its yearly Just Dance franchise at its E3 press conference.
Just Dance 2018 will be out in October on all consoles - and yes, that includes the Switch.
For every announcement from E3 and much more, head over to IGN's E3 2017 event hub.
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GLOW: Pilot Episode First Impressions
Netflix's new '80s female wrestling series, GLOW -- which premieres June 23rd -- made a huge splash at the ATX Television Festival with a pilot screening followed by a Q&A panel featuring stars Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin (Nurse Jackie, American Gods), along with executive producer Liz Flahive (Nurse Jackie, Homeland) and casting director Jennifer Euston.
For those who aren't aware, G.L.O.W. -- aka Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling -- was an actual syndicated TV series that ran for four seasons in the mid-80s, having been created as an attempt to cash in on the huge Hulk Hogan-led wrestling boom of the era. G.L.O.W. wasn't populated with actual female wrestlers though, but rather actresses, models, dancers and other types who were trying to break into showbiz in LA at the time.
Ubisoft Singapore Reveals Skull and Bones
Ubisoft Singapore is taking lead on its first game with Skull and Bones, a pirates-themed game Ubisoft announced at its E3 press conference.
Skull and Bones will allow players to captain their own pirate ship in 1721 in a world will be shaped by the player community and the pirate gangs they form, according to Ubisoft. Skull & Bones is scheduled for release in fall 2018 for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with enhancements for the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.
Ubisoft Singapore incorporated a "Keepers Program," bringing in players to help test and determine how to fine tune the live-service aspects of the game.
Creative director Justin Farren described the game on stage, discussing how players can sail alone or form a gang with friends while sailing on the Indian Ocean. Ubisoft offered a demonstration of a 5 v 5 mode, as gangs of pirates competed for treasure.
The Crew 2 Isn’t Coming Until 2018
The Crew 2 will be released early 2018, Ubisoft announced during its E3 2017 press conference.
Gameplay was also shown off at the press conference that featured off-road vehicles, aircrafts, and watercraft. Ubisoft also opened registration for The Crew 2's upcoming beta.
Ubisoft first announced The Crew sequel earlier this year, when the company confirmed it, a new Assassin's Creed, and more would be coming in the company's current fiscal year.
In IGN's original The Crew review, we said the game "deserves credit for the frankly staggering size of its open world, and the fact that it’s absolutely filled to the brim with racing, challenges, a fat multiplayer offering, and exploration potential. This scope, however, has resulted in some noticeable visual concessions."
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Officially Revealed
Ubisoft officially revealed Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle at its E3 2017 press conference and it will be released on August 29 for the Nintendo Switch.
Developed by Ubisoft's Milan and Paris teams, Kingdom Battle will see the Rabbids invade the Mushroom Kingdom, transported there, as well as a new threat to Mario's home in the form of evil Rabbids. Players can control Mario characters like the titular plumber, Luigi, Yoshi, and Peach, as well as Rabbids dressed like characters from the Mushroom Kingdom.
Ubisoft showed off a gameplay demo during The tactical adventure game will feature two "phases" to its gameplay — combat and tactical phases. Adventure phases will allow players to explore the game's levels, while combat phases will include tactical, turn-based combat.
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus Collector’s Edition Revealed
Bethesda announced a Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus Collector’s edition is now available for pre-order on the company's online store.
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus Collector’s Edition costs $100.00 USD and has an estimated shipping date of October 27 (which the site notes could be subject to change). The Collector's Edition includes a 12-inch action figure (1/6 scale) of the game's hero William Joseph "BJ" Blazkowicz. It is packaged in a premium, 1960s-style box and comes with a range of accessories including four high-powered guns, a hatchet, and BJ’s signature bomber jacket. The limited edition also includes a copy of the game inside a metal case and a 9"x14" Blitzmensch poster.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War’s First DLC Revealed
The first DLC pack for Middle-earth: Shadow of War has been revealed.
Dubbed The Blade of Galadriel, this first batch of content will serve up a new story that features a female elf assassin named Altariel as a playable character. As reported by PC Gamer, Altariel is tasked with hunting down the Nazgul and anyone who has been corrupted by a Ring of Power in Mordor.
Altariel in The Blade of Galadriel, via PC Gamer