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DC Comics will publish an Injustice Vs He-Man crossover in July
With an Evil Superman and a Heroic Harley Quinn, the Injustice universe has already traveled pretty far off the beaten path for readers used to the mainstream DC Universe. But the comics publisher wants to make it even nuttier this Summer, as they’ve announced plans to publish an Injustice Vs He-Man and the Masters of the Universe miniseries.
YOU… HAVE… THE… POWER… to read a plot description of Injustice Vs He-Man and the Masters of the Universe right here:
Believing He-Man and the Masters of the Universe defeated, a robotic impostor has seized control of Eternia… but not for long! After freeing his kingdom from this strongman’s rule, Prince Adam learns not everyone is pleased to see the pretender deposed… but Adam knows the value of freedom. So when heroes from another dimension ask his aid in deposing a super-hero turned dictator, he agrees. Teaming up with Batman against the Superman of the Injustice Universe, He-Man and his new allies face dangerous and familiar enemies in a battle where no world is safe!
Injustice Vs He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will be written by Tim Seeley, with art by Freddie E. Williams II. Hopefully the two of them will be able to explain why Prince Adam’s heroic alter ego looks so mopey on the cover.
The first issue of Injustice Vs He-Man and the Masters of the Universe will go on sale on July 18, and you can learn more about it at DCComics.com.
New Retail Releases: Far Cry 5, MLB The Show 18, The Alliance Alive, More
A nonet of new releases will be available to purchase from your favorite gaming establishment this week…
Ubisoft is leading the way this week with the launch of Far Cry 5, the latest game in their open-world shooter franchise. This time, players will have to infiltrate a doomsday cult and rescue the citizens of Hope County, Montana from the violent followers of “The Father.” As you might expect, Far Cry 5 will be available for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Far Cry 5 includes a nice variety of vehicles, and racing fans will get to explore an even bigger garage in THQ Nordic’s MX Vs ATV: All Out for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One. MX Vs ATV: All Out will include several different race types (Supercross, Nationals, Opencross, Waypoint, Tag, and more), as well as stunt tracks, and online multiplayer.
Baseball fans will also get the chance to play ball this week with Sony’s annual entry in the MLB The Show series, MLB The Show 18, for the PS4.
If you’re looking for something a little off the beaten path, a big batch of JRPGs will also make their way to North America this week. Atlus will launch The Alliance Alive for the 3DS; Koei Tecmo’s Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings closes out the “Mysterious” saga on the PS4 and Switch; NIS America will release The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 for the PS4; and Aksys will pull double duty with Code Realize: Bouquet of Flowers for the PS4 and Code Realize: Future Blessings for the Vita.
Finally this week, WB Games and NetherRealm Studios will launch the Injustice 2: Legendary Edition for the PS4 and Xbox One. The Legendary Edition will package together the original game, as well as every extra character from the Fighter Packs, and exclusive new content.
That’s it for this week’s New Retail Releases report, but we’ll be back in a few days with a look at all the upcoming additions to the PlayStation Store, Xbox Games Store, and Nintendo eShop.
Injustice 2: Legendary Edition will be available on March 27
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios have announced that an Injustice 2: Legendary Edition will be available for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on March 27.
As expected, the Legendary Edition will include the original game, as well as every downloadable character from the three Fighter Packs (Darkseid, Red Hood, Starfire, Sub-Zero, Black Manta, Raiden, Hellboy, Atom, The Enchantress, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and all the character-swapping Premiere Skins (Power Girl, John Stewart’s Green Lantern, Reverse-Flash, Grid, and Black Lightning) from the Ultimate Edition.
An upcoming update available to all Injustice 2 owners will also add a slew of improvements and enhancements to the game, including an expanded tutorial known as the Learn Hub, new Gear for all characters, and an increased Level Cap.
The Injustice 2: Legendary Edition will be priced at $59.99.
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NetherRealm unveils the radical first trailer for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Injustice 2
NetherRealm Studios has delivered the radical news that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be added to Injustice 2 later this month.
Injustice 2 owners who also purchased the Ultimate Edition or Fighter Pack #3 will be able to download the Turtles on February 13. Everyone else will be able to purchase them as a standalone download on February 20 for $9.99. Why the higher price? Well, as expected, players will be able to choose which Turtle they take into battle by equipping different pieces of Gear before the fight. So you’re technically getting four new characters for the price of one.
Each Turtle will be able to use their signature weapon (katanas for Leonardo, a bo staff for Donatello, nunchuks for Michelangelo, and sai for Raphael), but all four characters will also have unique move sets, character powers, and special moves. In online modes where specific Gear loadouts aren’t available, players will be able to pick the Turtle they wish to use from the character select screen.
Each character’s unique attack style is on full display in the new Injustice 2 trailer that was released earlier this morning. As you might have guessed, Raphael gets up close and personal with his sai, Donatello attacks from a distance with his bo, Michelangelo pulls out his skateboard for extra damage, and Leonardo is the most agile of the four.
NetherRealm will offer a closer look at the Turtles during the next Watchtower stream on their Twitch channel. Be sure to tune in today at 4:00 PM (Eastern Time).
And be on the lookout for a bodacious Mortal Kombat reference at the end of the trailer.
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Warp Zoned’s 2017 Golden Pixel Awards: A New Beginning for Video Games
When we looked over the gaming landscape at the beginning of 2017, we opined that game publishers had done their best to wipe the slate clean throughout all of 2016. Many of gaming’s most mysterious projects were finally released, Nintendo closed the door on the Wii U, the VR revolution was in full swing, and upgraded versions of the PS4 and Xbox One were on the horizon.
In these first few days of 2018, I think it’s safe to say the last 12 months definitely fulfilled that promise. Nintendo’s Switch roared out of the gate in March and the consolemaker filled the calendar with big titles on “Day One” and throughout the rest of the year. Night in the Woods, Persona 5, and Golf Story told new kinds of stories that gamers had never seen before. Cuphead delivered a decidedly retro side-scroller packaged within a unique visual playground packaged. And someone even managed to create a fun Friday the 13th game.
It was quite a year, and you can find more of our favorites from 2017 after the break. (more…)
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Tagged Crash Bandicoot, Cuphead, Friday the 13th, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Injustice 2, Mario Kart 8, Night in the Woods, Persona 5, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, Splatoon 2, Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Xenoblade Chronicles 2
NetherRealm conjures up the first trailer for The Enchantress in Injustice 2
NetherRealm Studios is ready to unveil The Enchantress… the next character coming to Injustice 2. The Enchantress made her big screen debut in 2016 as part of David Ayers’s Suicide Squad, and the supervillain’s demonic essence is front and center in the new trailer embedded above:
The all-too ordinary life of June Moone ended the day she was possessed by the Enchantress, a demonic sorceress with aspirations of world domination. Today, she fights for her very soul, struggling to harness the Enchantress’ magic for good. If she fails, the Enchantress will consume her – and our world won’t be far behind.
Injustice 2 players who own the Ultimate Edition or Fighter Pack #3 will be able to download The Enchantress on January 9. She’ll be available as a standalone download through the PlayStation Store, Steam, and the Xbox Games Store on January 16.
In the meantime, Injustice 2 fans can head over to NetherRealm’s Twitch channel to view a lengthy (and Enchantress-centric) new Watchtower stream.
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NetherRealm unveils new trailer for The Atom ahead of his December 12 debut in Injustice 2
NetherRealm has announced The Atom will be available to download in Injustice 2 (for PS4 and Xbox One owners of Fighter Pack 3) on December 12. You can get a glimpse at the size-changing superhero’s formidable fighting prowess in the new trailer embedded above:
Armed with his quantum bio-belt and a prodigal knowledge of physics, players can utilize all of scientist Ryan Choi’s subatomic powers to deliver justice against Superman’s regime.
PS4 and Xbox One owners of Injustice 2 who wish to purchase The Atom as a standalone download will have to wait until December 19, and the character will also be available to download for PC players at a later date.
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NetherRealm adds special Gear from Justice League film to Injustice 2
After laying the seeds of their cinematic universe with last year’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, and this Summer’s Wonder Woman, Warmer Bros. is finally ready to open their Justice League film this week. Naturally, NetherRealm Studios has created new gear for Injustice 2 to tie-in with the theatrical event.
Players on all platforms will be able to tackle new challenges in the Multiverse for a chance to unlock Justice League-inspired looks for Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash.
A new trailer showcasing some of this Gear (alongside a few clips from Justice League) has been embedded above.