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Persona 5 Story Trailer Revealed
It was a busy Playstation weekend as more and more news keeps coming in. So don't go anywhere, because we've also got a brand-new Persona 5 story trailer. After having his life ruined, the main protagonist of the game must start anew as the newest transfer high-school...
The King of Fighters XIV gets a huge update
A Major free update is coming in January 2017 for The King of Fighters XIV on Playstation 4. The update will include significant graphical improvements, 2 new colour variations per character, and many more features. Set several years after the last KOF tournament, KOF...
Destiny Rise of Iron The Dawning reveal
During the weekend, Destiny revealed The Dawning, a three-week winter event beginning 13th December for all players of Destiny: Rise of Iron. The Dawning will feature new Quests and Bounties to complete, a new Record Book filled with challenges to conquer, the return...
Nex Machina revealed
From the collaboration between Housemarque (Resogun, Alienation, Matterfall), and the legendary Eugene Jarvis (Robotron, Smash TV) comes Nex Machina, a new type of an arcade experience. In the world of Nex Machina, humans have become so dependent on technology that...
Knack 2 is coming to PS4
Remember that cool platform kind of game with the launch of the PS4 called Knack? Well, it is a platforming video game developed by SCE Japan Studio. Knack is a living humanoid organism that consists of Relics and that's where the player comes in. Sony just revealed...
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Announced
Piranha Games announced MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries to a packed house of MechWarrior fans tonight via a live stage demo at Mech_Con 2016. The first standalone single-player MechWarrior title in development for PC in nearly 15 years, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will...
The Last of Us Part 2 is coming
Naughty Dog is on a real good vibe it seems as they have announced another big game coming in 2017, The Last of Us Part 2. The story of Ellie and Joel continues next year on Playstation 4: I can’t tell you how satisfying it is to finally be able to say that Ellie and...
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is coming to PS4
Naughty Dog has announced the reveal of the next installment in the Uncharted game series, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. But ofcourse we all know that the Uncharted story has basically ended after Uncharted 1,2,3 and 4 with Nathan Drake as it's main character. However,...
Explore the Gorgeous Open World of Yonder
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, an open-world adventure across a beautiful, vibrant island, will plant its roots on PlayStation 4 and PC in Q2 2017. Developed by Prideful Sloth, a veteran team led by a trio who were formerly an Activision producer, a Rocksteady...
Lots of customization in Rising Storm 2 Vietnam
Tripwire Interactive has today released a brand new trailer highlighting the customization options for their upcoming tactical FPS, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam. The sequel to the smash hit Rising Storm, PC Gamer’s 2013 ‘Multiplayer Game of the Year’, Rising Storm 2:...
Ark Survival Evolved hits PS4 on December 6
Studio Wildcard announced today that its massively popular dinosaur survival game is coming to PlayStation 4 on December 6, 2016. Dubbed the ARK: Survivor’s Pack, this special offering includes both the base game, ARK: Survival Evolved, and the massive desert-themed...
Nintendo Brings Back the 80s
The ’80s are totally back and Nintendo is embracing them with the Nov. 11 launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system, which includes 30 classic NES games such as Super Mario Bros., Metroid, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Kirby’s...
Forestry 2017: The Simulation now available
Games simulation specialist UIG Entertainment is proud to announce the worldwide release of Forestry 2017: The Simulation, which is now available on PS4. Previously released onto Steam, Forestry 2017 takes you on an exciting business venture in the woods! Featuring...
Mantis Burn Racing Revs Up Accolades Around The World
UK based indie developer VooFoo Studios is thrilled to celebrate the release of their TIGA Games Industry Award nominated game, Mantis Burn Racing, by proudly sharing some of the many positive accolades received since the game raced onto PlayStation 4, Xbox One and...
GOG Connect Returns with 20 New Games
As the GOG.com Monstrous Fall Sale marches on, GOG Connect makes a grand appearance with 20 new titles on November 7, 11:00 AM UTC. Head to connect.gog.com, link your Steam account, and add eligible games to your GOG.com library totally free — including: Metro 2033...
Sonic Mania collectors edition coming to Europe
Following the excitement surrounding the announcement of the Sonic Mania collector’s edition in North America, SEGA is delighted to announce that it is coming to Europe, and is available to pre-order exclusively through Amazon in the UK, France, Germany and Spain. The...
Explore Rudyard Kiplings India in Kim
The Secret Games Company are inviting you to explore Nobel prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling’s India in their upcoming game - Kim. In Kim, named after the game's hero, you'll enjoy branching narratives, stealth, combat and survival gameplay. Kim is set for an...
Shadows Eve with Free skins for Paragon
It’s time to gather for Paragon mischief and mayhem in this year’s Shadows Eve! Players can sport spooky new skins and show off their shadowy spirit from October 11 through November 6. Starting tomorrow through October 24, players who link their Epic ID to their...
2K Reveals Mafia III The World of New Bordeaux
2K and Hangar 13 today released Mafia III – The World of New Bordeaux – The New Mob, the latest in a series of videos detailing a variety of exciting features in Mafia III. In Mafia III – The World of New Bordeaux – The New Mob, learn how Lincoln Clay found uneasy...
Root Letter Trailer and Release Date
PQube is pleased to announce that √Letter (‘Root Letter’) the stunning Mystery Visual Novel from Kadokawa Games, will release on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Europe, on October 28 and in North America on November 1, 2016. Taking place in Shimane, one of...
AquaDome update for Rocket League available today
Psyonix has announced that it's new AquaDome update will be available for download in Rocket League later today. Featuring a free new underwater arena of the same name, the AquaDome update also includes model redesigns for well-known launch vehicles Hotshot and Road...
Crazy Heights launches for iOS and Android
Alder Games is announcing the release of its new free-to-play puzzle game “Crazy Heights” for iOS and Android. Crazy Heights is a Match-3 based puzzle game, placed in a crazy cartoon world where you have to save the city from not-so-evil villains by matching your way...
Sentry Knight Tactics launches on Steam
Developers Tyler Myers, Justin Wolf, and Jason Coates, along with publishers Armor Games Studios, released Sentry Knight Tactics. An indie real-time strategy game with an emphasis on providing challenging, tactical combat, the game also blends elements of RPG and...
The Escapists 2 Revealed
Team17 and developer Mouldy Toof today released the very first gameplay teaser revealing The Escapists 2, the forthcoming sequel to their 1.8 million-selling indie smash hit of 2015. Following the worldwide unveiling of The Escapists 2 on stage at TwitchCon in San...