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An expanded version of Exit the Gungeon is now available for the Switch and PC
Fans of Dodge Roll’s Gungeonverse will be pleased to know that they can finally Exit the Gungeon on the PC and Switch.
Announced today as part of Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase, the side-scrolling shooter is now available for both platforms in an expanded version that includes new weapons, items, and enemies, a revamped Gungeon, and rebalanced gameplay:
New Weapons, Items, Enemies, and Bosses – Jump into battle with dozens of upgraded weapons and new items like the Spiked Boots, while striking down new Gundead foes including the Minecart Shotgun Kin, Bullet Cardinal, and Flying Fungun. Watch out for the return of the legendary Jammed enemy variants…
Revamped Gungeon with New Rooms and Elevators – Square off in a dramatically redesigned Gungeon with improved room variety, increased room size, and many updated and devious elevators. With this increased variety, we’ve expanded Exit the Gungeon runs to more closely match Enter the Gungeon’s playtimes.
Rebalanced and Reloaded Gameplay – Massive changes to how the game spawns and places enemies, and an increased challenge level to match what veteran Gungeoneers have come to expect. An overhauled combo system yields better guns faster and throws down more money to reward Gungeoneers for fantastic combo runs.
Hats, Minigames, and Gungeon Dwellers – Look sharp with new character-specific hats as you tackle redesigned minigames and chat up a host of NPCs with new interactions and quests.
And don’t worry, Apple Arcade subscribers will also be able to download this new update for Exit the Gungeon beginning today.
Finally, a charming new trailer for Exit the Gungeon has been embedded above.
Posted in Mobile, News, PC, Switch
Tagged Exit the Gungeon
No new releases were able to break into The NPD Group’s list of best-selling games from February 2020
Aside from Airship Syndicate’s Darksiders Genesis and Media Molecule’s Dreams, there were few new releases of note last month. And while both have garnered decent reviews, they’re also fairly niche titles, so it’s not too surprising that neither broke into The NPD Group’s list of best-selling titles from February 2020.
According to The NPD Group’s Mat Piscatella (via Twitter), you had to reach all the way down to #33 to find the best-selling new release of the month, which was Sega’s The Yakuza Remastered Collection.
That means that a lot of games from 2019 (and January’s Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot) continued to find new homes during the month. Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare took the top spot in February, followed by 2K’s NBA 2K20 at #2 and Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V #3. A little further down the list, Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure had it’s best showing yet, peaking at #7 during the month.
You can find the full list of best-selling games from February 2020 after the break. (more…)
Doom Eternal’s Launch Trailer turns the action up to 11
“There is only one dominant lifeform in this universe. And it carries a steel-barreled sword of vengeance.”
Doom Eternal is just days away, and so id Software has gifted us with a brand new Launch Trailer that really leans into the franchise’s metal roots. So sit back and watch as the Doom Slayer flies through the air and creatively dispatches an army of demons with absolutely gory precision.
The time of the Slayer is now. Doom Eternal releases next week, and to celebrate, we are pleased to present the Official Launch Trailer in all its vicious glory. Rip and tear through heaven and hell, featuring more demons, more Glory Kills, gigantic behemoths, never-before-seen environments, and more in id Software’s biggest and most ambitious game to date.
And be sure to watch all the way until the end to get your first glimpse at the new Icon of Sin.
Doom Eternal will be released for the PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia on March 20. The game is also in development for the Switch and will be released for Nintendo’s console at a later date.
Westwood’s Blade Runner will return in 2020 on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One
It took Ridley Scott 35 years to bring Blade Runner 2049 to the big screen, but the 2017 film wasn’t the only continuation to Blade Runner‘s story.
The groundbreaking science fiction film was first followed by a series of sequel novels from author KW Jeter beginning in 1995. Two years later, Westwood Studios returned to the franchise’s bleak portrayal of Los Angeles with a technologically-ambitious adventure game that takes place alongside the events of the film. That game, simply titled Blade Runner, was an award-winning masterpiece and a massive seller, but rights issues have kept it from ever being re-released.
Until now.
Nightdive Studios announced yesterday that they plan to bring Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition to the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One later this year. The developer is aiming to produce a “polished” re-release that preserves the original look and feel of the game, with “updated character models and animations, upscaled cutscenes using machine learning algorithms, widescreen resolution support, keyboard and controller customization, and much more.”
“Blade Runner is still a jaw-dropping achievement on every level, so while we’re using KEX to upgrade the graphics and respectfully elevate the gaming experience in a way you’ve never seen before, we’re still preserving Westwood’s vision and gameplay in all its glory,” said Stephen Kick, the CEO of Nightdive Studios. “While you can enjoy the benefits of playing the game on modern hardware, the game should look and feel not as it was, but as glorious as you remember it being.”
More details about the Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition will be announced at a later date.
Mortal Kombat 4 is available for the PC again after more than 20 years
Mortal Kombat 4 was the first game in the ultraviolent fighting franchise to make the move to 3D… and it shows. Ed Boon and company were definitely dealing with some growing pains as they tried to rebuild Mortal Kombat for the polygon generation.
But the game, which hasn’t been readily available on the PC for over 20 years, also has its fans, and they’re probably pretty happy right now as Mortal Kombat 4 was added to GOG.com earlier this week with a wallet-friendly $5.99 price tag:
About Mortal Kombat 4
Shao Kahn has been defeated at the hands of Earth’s warriors, and now Shinnok has escaped to his confines in the Netherrealm. The war has resumed once again. This time, the battle CAN be won by mortals! Enter the sinister 3D realm of Mortal Kombat 4. Shinnok is ready… are you?Features
- Real Weapon Kombat – Characters can pull out weapons that can be thrown, dropped, or even picked up by your opponent and used against you.
- Interactive Backgrounds – Objects in the background can be picked up and thrown at your opponents.
- Secrets and Kodes – Mortal Kombat 4 is packed with hidden characters, kodes and other features that aren’t even in the arcade game!
- 3D Fatalities – Watch as brand new and classic fatalities take on a completely different meaning in three dimensions!
- 3D Gameplay – Characters can now move in 3D to dodge projectiles or pick up weapons.
GOG.com also uploaded a short video clip of Mortal Kombat 4’s live-action opening scene (complete with the klassic Midway logo), which we’ve embedded above.
An interactive Mario figure is the star of the show in this video for Lego’s upcoming Lego Super Mario line
Nintendo and The Lego Group first revealed their Lego Super Mario collaboration just a few days ago (on MAR10 Day, naturally), and now they’re ready to tell us all about it.
Lego Super Mario isn’t a game, but it is an interactive Lego set that operates similarly to Nintendo’s own Amiibo line. Using NFC-enabled bricks, Mario can collect Coins, stomp Goombas, and climb the Goal Pole in a “real-life game level”:
Neither a video game nor a traditional Lego brick-based set, Lego Super Mario is a new product line that features an interactive Lego Mario figure who collects coins in real-life game levels created with Lego bricks. The new line will let kids experience the playful world of Super Mario like never before. Super Mario will be brought to life in the physical Lego world and new levels of challenge and styles of play will be part of the iconic Lego experience enjoyed by generations.
The video, which hints at what fans can expect when Lego Super Mario launches later this year, shows a player using an interactive Mario figure to collect coins in a real-life game level that has been created with Lego bricks.
“I have always liked Lego products and how they help children use their imagination to play”, said Takashi Tezuka, a Producer on the Mario franchise at Nintendo. “The new product we created together with The Lego Group seeks to combine two different styles of play – one where you freely build the world of Mario and the other where you play with Mario in the very world that you have created.”
Multiple Lego Super Mario sets will be available in stores later this year.
The ESA has officially canceled this year’s E3 Expo
After concerns over the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) caused the cancellation of this year’s Game Developers Conference and South By Southwest, many assumed that the Entertainment Software Association would follow suit and cancel the 2020 E3 Expo as well. Today, they did just that, with an announcement on their official website:
After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry – our fans, our employees, our exhibitors and our longtime E3 partners – we have made the difficult decision to cancel E3 2020, scheduled for June 9-11 in Los Angeles.
Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our fans and supporters. But we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today.
The ESA is looking to coordinate an “online experience” for the publishers and developers still interested in making major game announcements this June. While it’s unknown which companies are currently planning to participate in this digital event, further details will be announced soon at E3Expo.com.
Finally, the ESA promised that the E3 Expo will return in 2021 with “a reimagined event that brings fans, media, and the industry together in a showcase that celebrates the global video game industry.”
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection will be released on June 5
Westwood Studios changed the course of video game history when they launched Command & Conquer in 1995, and after several years out of the spotlight, the franchise will return later this year with a remastered collection of the first two games.
The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection will include 1995’s Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn (and its Covert Ops expansion pack), along with 1996’s Command & Conquer: Red Alert (and both of its expansion packs, Counterstrike and The Aftermath). Both games have been rebuilt from the ground up with the assistance of a dedicated online community, and a graphics toggle for Remastered and Legacy visuals will be included, as well as a re-recorded soundtrack, UI improvements, and customizable controls:
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is being created alongside the C&C community, where the project was publicly revealed in October 2018 to gather community insight before development began. An active Community Council has been involved since early pre-production with 24/7 access to the development team. The title features rebuilt graphics and textures with support up to 4K resolution, along with an over seven-hour soundtrack remastered by the renowned original composer Frank Klepacki. The community has helped shape the enhancements of the game through highly requested features like revamped UI, updated controls and a Map Editor for fans to showcase their creations. Multiplayer has been rebuilt from the ground up to support a modern online experience with custom games, 1v1 quick match, Elo-based matchmaking, leaderboards, replays, and much more.
A complete overview of the rest of the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection’s features can be found on the official website.
Fans interested in purchasing the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection will have several different packages to choose from, including two physical editions from Limited Run Games:
- Command & Conquer Remastered Collection (Digital – $19.99) – Only available on Origin and Steam.
- Special Edition (Physical – $59.99) – Only available on Limited Run Games, this edition comes in a 2-piece big box with embossing treatments and includes a Steam digital download code, Tiberium crystal 16GB USB drive with remastered original soundtrack (119 tracks, over 7 hours of music including the album, “Frank Klepecki and the Tiberian Sons: Celebrating 25 Years of Command & Conquer”); reversible 18” X 24” poster, four factional enamel pins, tech tree prints (one for each faction), and faction sticker sheet.
- 25th Anniversary Edition (Physical – $149.99) – Only available on Limited Run Games, this edition includes all items in the Special Edition plus a beautiful foil and embossed rigid box, six-disc remastered original soundtrack signed by Frank Klepacki, 100+ page art book, four faction patches, reversible beanie, metal mammoth tank replica, and painted PVC light and sound tesla coil and obelisk replicas.
The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is currently in development at Petroglyph and Lemon Sky Studios, and it’ll be published for the PC by Electronic Arts on June 5. An Official Reveal Trailer has been embedded above.
Posted in News, PC
Tagged Command & Conquer, Command & Conquer: Red Alert