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First Gameplay Trailer for Evil Dead: The Game is narrated by Bruce Campbell
Listen up you primitive screwheads, Bruce Campbell is here to narrate the first Gameplay Trailer for Evil Dead: The Game. And he’s bringing some new friends with him to fight the Deadites.
The previous trailer gave us a good look at Campbell’s Ash, as well as Kelly (played by Dana DeLorenzo), Arthur, and Scotty, but this new trailer fills out the gory co-op game’s roster even further. Fellow Ghostbeater Pablo (played by Ray Santiago) joins the fray, as does Cheryl Williams, Henry the Red, and Ash Vs Evil Dead‘s Amanda Fisher. And while it’s not technically a character, we’re also reintroduced to Ash’s Delta (and yes, you can drive it).
Ash and his friends will need to collect tapes left by Professor Knowby and obtain other artifacts from the franchise before they can attempt a spell to banish the Deadites from the world. But players on the other side of this PvP game will get to control monstrous entities like Evil Ash, Eligos, and the Kandarian Demon (the unseen “Force” from the earlier films) in their quest to swallow your soul.
Evil Dead: The Game is currently in development at Saber Interactive, and it’ll launch later this year for the PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Tribute Games will bring back classic TMNT team with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
The original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon went off the air more than two decades ago, but the characters never really went away thanks to multiple new adaptations over the years. But you can’t keep a good turtle down, and the TMNT team from the 1987-1996 series is coming back in a new game from Dotemu and Tribute Games.
Dotemu is rather well known as the publisher who resurrected the Streets of Rage franchise last year, while Tribute Games has spent the last decade cranking out retro tributes like Mercenary Kings, Flinthook, and Panzer Paladin.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge will play to both their strengths as a side-scrolling beat ’em up with a look and feel that was heavily inspired by Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade Game and Turtles in Time:
With Bebop and Rocksteady amassing gizmos to support Krang and Shredder’s latest scheme, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge finds the turtles battling through a breathless tour of iconic TMNT locations to thwart their nemeses’ most diabolical plan yet. Armed with shell-shocking new abilities built on a foundation of classic brawling mechanics, the gang are in for an exhilarating, Foot Clan-stomping romp leading them through the sewers and bustling boroughs of New York City all the way to Dimension X.
We don’t know when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge will be released, but we do know that it’s coming to PC and consoles. In the meantime, the first trailer for the game, complete with a new rendition of the TMNT theme performed by Mike Patton of Faith No More, has been embedded above.
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Tagged Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Nintendo will release Splatoon 3 in 2022
Believe it or not, the last full-sized Nintendo Direct broadcast from the consolemaker was presented nearly 18 months ago, on September the 4th of 2019. But while today’s Direct had a rather limited scope (focusing solely on titles scheduled for released in the first half of 2021), Nintendo had one big surprise up their sleeve…
Splatoon 3 is coming in 2022!
The third game in the ink-splattered shooter series will build on the first two games with a new central location (the industrial-looking Splatsville), new weapons, new stages, new maneuvers, and new styles.
Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland.
Even in this desolate environment, Turf War reigns supreme and battles rage in new stages located in the surrounding wilds.
Dynamic new moves help these fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground, along with a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink.
It’ll be a long wait, but for now, the first trailer for Splatoon 3 has been embedded above.
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Tagged Splatoon 3
Evil Dead: The Game is a co-op game that pits Ash (and friends) versus the Deadites
Bruce Campbell, the legendary actor who has given wild-eyed life to Ash for more than 40 years, has been teasing the existence of a brand-new game based on the Evil Dead franchise for a few years now. Last night, we finally got our first peek at Evil Dead: The Game during the 2020 Game Awards.
While Ash normally battles the forces of evil alone, Evil Dead: The Game is set to be a co-op brawler that pits a team of survivors against an onslaught of Deadites. The Announcement Trailer shows Kelly (from Ash Vs Evil Dead), Arthur (from Army of Darkness), and Scotty (from The Evil Dead) fighting alongside Campbell, though we don’t yet know if Dana DeLorenzo, Marcus Gilbert, or Richard DeManincor will reprise their roles for the game.
Players will also get the chance to possess survivors as the unseen force behind the Kandarian Demon in a PvP multiplayer mode:
Work together as a team of four survivors, exploring, looting, crafting, managing your fear, and finding key artifacts to seal the breach between worlds. Or take control of the powerful Kandarian Demon to hunt Ash and his friends while possessing Deadites, the environment, and even the survivors themselves as you seek to swallow their souls!
Plenty of surprises await in this gore-filled battle against evil that captures the characters, horror, humor, and action from the franchise. Battle across memorable locations including the infamous cabin in the woods, brought to life with tons of terrifying visuals and all-new dialogue from Bruce Campbell. Discover more than 25 weapons, including Ash’s Gauntlet, Boomstick, and chainsaw, and advance in a variety of skill trees to grow stronger and survive in this fun co-op and PvP experience.
Evil Dead: The Game is currently in development at Saber Interactive, and it’ll be published by Boss Team Games in 2021 for the PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.
Kombat Pack 2 will add Rambo, Rain, and Mileena to Mortal Kombat 11
“Nothing is over! Nothing! You just don’t turn it off!”
Rambo has been waging his own personal war on the silver screen for almost 40 years, but he’ll take the fight to Mortal Kombat 11 this Fall thanks to his inclusion in the game’s next expansion. Fully voiced by Sylvester Stallone, Rambo’s appearance in Kombat Pack 2 will be flanked by two additional kombatants… franchise favorites Mileena and Rain.
In addition to confirming the existence of a second Kombat Pack, WB Games and NetherRealm Studios also announced that Mortal Kombat 11 is in development for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new package will be known as Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, and it’ll include all previously-released content, as well as “4K dynamic resolution, enhanced visuals, improved loading times, and cross-generation console compatibility for select mode.” Thankfully, if you already own Mortal Kombat 11 for the PS4 or Xbox One, you’ll receive a free upgrade to the next-gen version of the game.
But if you’re not ready to make the generational jump just yet, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate will also be available for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
Kombat Pack 2 and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate will be released on November 17. In the meantime, be sure to check out the DLC’s first trailer, which has been embedded above.
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Tagged Mortal Kombat 11
First Gameplay Trailer for Transformers: Battlegrounds confirms October 23 launch date
Outright Games has unveiled the first Gameplay Trailer for Transformers: Battlegrounds, giving us our first glimpse at a tactical strategy game that’s more than meets the eye.
Featuring the voice cast and character designs from Transformers: Cyberverse, players will take control of an Autobot squadron and fight to keep Megatron and the Decepticons away from the powerful Allspark:
As evil Megatron closes in on the Allspark, Bumblebee and the Autobots need a new commander to help save Earth – you! Assemble your squad and roll out for a battle that will rage from Central City to Cybertron… and even to the local multiplayer arcade!
Transformers: Battlegrounds is currently in development at Coatsink, and will be available on store shelves on October 23 for the PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and as a digital download for the PC through Steam. The developer is also preparing a Digital Deluxe Edition that’ll add four Autobot Skin Packs and the Cube game mode to the standard package.
Nintendo confirms Hades will launch for Switch on September 16
It was just three weeks ago when Supergiant Games announced that “Version 1.0” of Hades would launch for the PC and Switch sometime this Fall.
But it looks like that was a bit of a misdirection as Nintendo confirmed today that the Switch launch for Hades will actually happen next week (which is still technically Summer) on Wednesday, September 16. Presumably, the PC launch for “Version 1.0” will happen on the same day or shortly thereafter.
If you missed out on Hades during its Early Access period, the developer describes it as a roguelike dungeon crawler that builds on concepts from their three previous projects. Supergiant further elaborated on exactly what players can expect from the game in its Nintendo eShop listing:
Hades is a god-like roguelike dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant’s critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.
Battle Out of Hell
As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you’ll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.Unleash the Fury of Olympus
The Olympians have your back! Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. There are thousands of viable character builds to discover as you go.Befriend Gods, Ghosts, and Monsters
A fully-voiced cast of colorful, larger-than-life characters is waiting to meet you! Grow your relationships with them, and experience thousands of unique story events as you learn about what’s really at stake for this big, dysfunctional family.Built For Replayability
New surprises await each time you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld, whose guardian bosses will remember you. Use the powerful Mirror of Night to grow permanently stronger, and give yourself a leg up the next time you run away from home.Nothing Is Impossible
Permanent upgrades mean you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience the exciting combat and gripping story. Though, if you happen to be one, crank up the challenge and get ready for some white-knuckle action that will put your well-practiced skills to the test.Signature Supergiant Style
The rich, atmospheric presentation and unique melding of gameplay and narrative that’s been core to Supergiant’s games is here in full force: spectacular hand-painted environments and a blood-pumping original score bring the Underworld to life.
Hades is widely expected to launch for other platforms in the future, though no official announcement has been made by Supergiant as of yet.
UPDATE #1 (September 10 @ 5:00 PM): Nintendo just resent this week’s “Nintendo Download” announcement with a corrected release date for Hades.
The launch date for Supergiant’s procedurally-generated game in the press release is now listed as “Fall 2020.” However, it’s also still included among a list of games that are “new this week” on the Nintendo eShop. So while its inclusion was likely a mistake, I guess we’re just going to have to wait until September 16th and see what happens.
UPDATE #2 (September 17 @ 7:00 AM): September 16th has come and gone, and Hades is currently unavailable on the Nintendo eShop.
UPDATE #3 (September 17 @ 10:15 AM): The latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase has confirmed that Hades will launch for the Switch later today (and a quick check of Steam and the Epic Games Store shows that the “Version 1.0” update is now available for PC). I think we’re finally done here!
Rise of the Triad Remastered will be released for PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One in 2021
3D Realms might seem like a name from another era, especially after Duke Nukem Forever‘s protracted development seemingly doomed the company to obscurity. But its output from 1996 through 2001 (which includes Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Max Payne) was groundbreaking at the time, and is still fondly remembered today.
So it shouldn’t be surprising that while its a bit smaller nowadays, the publishing house has continuously kept the lights on since its founding in 1987 as Apogee Software.
It’s true, 3D Realms never really went away, and they’re even looking to expand in 2020. As part of this plan, they hosted Realms Deep, a virtual convention dedicated to their current projects. Possibly the biggest announcement to come out of Realms Deep this weekend was the reveal of Rise of the Triad Remastered.
Rise of the Triad was originally conceived as a sequel to id Software’s Wolfenstein 3D, but the developer canceled the contract in 1993 to keep players focused on Doom, which launched that December. So 3D Realms rebuilt Rise of the Triad into an original title and released it on their own in 1995. In the years since, the game has developed a loyal (but very small) cult following.
Frederik Schreiber, the current Vice President of 3D Realms, introduced the Remastered re-release in the trailer embedded above, and promised that it’ll be a “brand new source port” for the PC, PlayStation (presumably the PS4), Switch, and Xbox (presumably the Xbox One). The game will also include widescreen support, mouse look, and a revamped multiplayer mode.
Rise of the Triad Remastered will be co-developed by 3D Realms and Destructive Creations, and it’ll be available in 2021.