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New Retail Releases: Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna, Scribblenauts Mega Pack, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, More
Even though we’re still only in September, the avalanche of new games continues this week. But it looks like we’ll get a bit of a breather over the next seven days…
Leading the way forward (and backward, technically) is Nintendo’s Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country. Taking place 500 years in the past, this standalone adventure for the Switch serves as a prequel to the consolemaker’s massive action RPG, and asks players to guide a group of legendary warriors on a journey through the tragic history that doomed a kingdom.
If you’re looking for something a little lighter this week, WB Games is serving up another entry in the Scribblenauts series, and will re-release Scribblenauts Unlimited and Scribblenauts Unmasked for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One as part of the Scribblenauts Mega Pack.
NIS America is delving deep into the darkest dungeons once again with the release of Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, a turn-based RPG for the PS4 and Switch. The game will also be available to download for the PC.
And finally this week, Stoic Studio will package together the three games in the Banner Saga series for the Switch as The Banner Saga Trilogy.
A complete list of this week’s new retail releases can be found after the break. (more…)
New Retail Releases: Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2, The Banner Saga Trilogy, No Man’s Sky, More
Two big collections and a new home for one of 2016’s biggest games highlight this week’s New Retail Releases report…
Capcom will bring all eight Mega Man X games to the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One this week with the launch of Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2. The compilation will also include a Museum Mode with “rare production art, catalogs of classic merchandise, a playlist of nostalgic commercials, and more,” as well as an animated prequel and a two-against-one X Challenge Mode.
Stoic is also set to release a compilation of their own this week, but they’re looking back to the past instead of springing forward to the unknown future of 20XX. The Banner Saga Trilogy will be available for the PS4 and Xbox One, and it’ll include The Banner Saga, The Banner Saga 2, and the never-before-released The Banner Saga 3. The package also includes a “Best of” Soundtrack, a Mini Art Book, a Collectible Poster, and a Horn of Lichbaen in-game item.
Finally this week, Hello Games will blast off for uncharted space with the Xbox One launch of No Man’s Sky. The Xbox One version of No Man’s Sky will come with all the previous updates to the game as well as the coveted Next expansion, which adds online multiplayer to the space exploration title.
You can find the rest of this week’s new releases after the break. (more…)
Posted in News, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
Tagged Mega Man X, No Man's Sky, The Banner Saga, The Banner Saga 2, The Banner Saga 3
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, The Banner Saga 2, more coming to Nintendo eShop this week
Bright and colorful battles will make their way to the Nintendo eShop this week…
Leading things off is Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido, a head-to-head puzzler from Nintendo for the 3DS and Switch. In Sushi Striker, players must defeat enemies and bosses by devouring a meal of matching plates and sushi types. If that sounds too wild, Switch owners can also now download BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, a crossover fighter that mashes together characters from Arc System Works’s BlazBlue, Atlus’s Persona, French Bread’s Under Night In-Birth, and Rooster Teeth’s RWBY web series.
For RPG fans, Versus Evil and Stoic will bring The Banner Saga 2 to the Switch this week. And Switch owners who enjoy side-scrolling brawlers will get the chance to try out Saber Interactive’s Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn this week as well.
You can learn more about the rest of this week’s additions to the Nintendo eShop (including Iro Hero, Milanoir, Operation Hardcore, and more) after the break. (more…)
Posted in 3DS, News, Switch
Tagged BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, The Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2, The Warriors, Energy Hook, more added to PS Store
It’s another eclectic day for the PlayStation Store as Rockstar asks if The Warriors can come out to plaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay on the PS4…
Originally released for the PS2 in 2005, The Warriors is a critically-acclaimed adaptation of the cult favorite film. At the time, The Warriors was praised for Rockstar’s attention to detail and how well it managed to recreate the film’s grimy 70s aesthetic. The jump to the PS4 retains everything that made everyone love the PS2 game and adds 1080p graphics, Trophies, and Remote Play support.
Also available this week is The Banner Saga 2, the second game in Stoic’s RPG retelling of an epic Norse adventure. This time, players will continue their “emotional journey” across a breaking world as they make “bold” leadership decisions to help their Viking clan survive.
Finally this week, Energy Hook swings onto the PS4 from the creator of Spider-Man 2‘s beloved webslinging engine. But instead of superheroics, Energy Hook asks players to compete in a futuristic sport where they need to chain together “sequences of tricks, wall-runs, and stylish moves for massive scores.”
You can learn more about all of these games (and a few other new releases) after the break. And, as always, you can find a complete rundown of this week’s new add-ons and discounts (including Sony’s Mid-Year Sale) at the PlayStation Blog. (more…)
Posted in News, PS4, Vita
Tagged Energy Hook, The Banner Saga 2
Xbox Store Today: Banner Saga 2, Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II, Prison Architect, more
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting that 2016 will be one of the hottest Summers on record, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a nice cold snap during 4th of July weekend. Get out your parkas, The Banner Saga 2 is now available to download through the Xbox Games Store for the Xbox One.
In The Banner Saga 2, players will once again take command of a Viking clan and experience an “epic” and “emotional” story-based RPG. And if you’re an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, you can grab it for free as part of this month’s Games With Gold promotion.
Also new on the Xbox Games Store this week is Prison Architect, a warden simulator from Introversion Software. Previously available through the Games Preview program, the full version of Prison Architect will include the Prison Stories campaign and a sandbox mode where you can build “the prison of your dreams.”
Finally this week, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II (Xbox One) will return to slay vampires and other demons in another Diablo-inspired adventure.
More details on all of these games (and a few other new releases) can be found after the break. (more…)
Posted in News, Xbox One
Tagged Prison Architect, The Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2 will be released for PC on April 19; PS4, Xbox One release coming this Summer
Stoic Studio has announced that The Banner Saga 2, their Viking-flavored strategy RPG sequel, will be released for the PC on April 19. And though it’s a bit at odds with the game’s Scandinavian setting, PS4 and Xbox One owners will get a chance to download it this Summer.
To celebrate the game’s release, Stoic is bringing the party to next month’s PAX East expo, where they’ll have a demo of the game available at the Versus Evil booth (#10081). A panel focusing on the development process (with Art Director Arnie Jorgensen, Technical Director John Watson, Writer Drew McGee, Tech Designer Matt Rhoades, and Composer Austin Wintory) will also be held on Saturday, April 23.
A pre-order option for The Banner Saga 2 is now available on Steam, and you’ll get a 10% discount if you buy it before April 19.
Posted in News, PC, PS4, Xbox One
Tagged PAX East 2016, The Banner Saga 2