ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN released for PS4 and Xbox One

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment's "ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN" is now available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with the PC version arriving on February 1, 2019. The game has been developed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.’s internal Project Aces development team under the leadership of veteran ACE COMBAT Franchise Director, Kazutoki Kono.



The game has a Standard and a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition gets extra goodies like a season pass, additional planes and more. You can find the buying links below:

• PlayStation 4 Standard Edition

• PlayStation 4 Deluxe Edition

• Xbox One Standard Edition

• Xbox One Deluxe Edition

Placing players in the cockpit of the most advanced war planes ever developed, ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN delivers a fierce aerial combat experience through photorealistic visuals, intense dog-fighting action, a multitude of authentic and futuristic aircraft, and a highly immersive storyline. PlayStation VR owners can experience the exclusive VR mode featuring additional missions and content. ACE COMBAT 7 has been made on Unreal Engine 4 and also has an 8 player multiplayer mode where you and your friends can fight it out in the skies.

SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal now available with English and French text localization

"SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal", the remake of SENRAN KAGURA Burst, is now available within with English and French text localisation on the PlayStation 4, thanks to Marvelous Europe. The Windows PC release of SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal will be available on the 22nd January 2019 via Steam.



Released originally for the Nintendo 3DS as a 2.5D game, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal will be the first time SENRAN KAGURA fans will be able to experience the fated rivalry between Hanzo National Academy and Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy students in full 3D environments with newly improved character models and cut-scenes. Shortly after release additional DLC episodes will be released that will reveal new details of Yumi and Miyabi’s histories prior to meeting Asuka and Homura.

The game is available in a Standard and a Deluxe Edition known as the Shinobi Rivals Edition. Oddly enough, both the editions cost Rs 2,750 on the PlayStation Store in India.

Astellia, the game that promises to be play-to-win to be showcased at PAX South on January 20

A new fantasy MMORPG, "Astellia", is slated to hit the western market later this year. The game's first look will, however, be showcased at PAX South. PAX South is being held in San Antonio, Texas from Januray 18-20 and there will be a reveal party for the game where people will get their first hands-on experience of the game. The event will be hosted at the Falcon Theatre on Sunday, January 20th at 12:30pm Eastern / 9:30am Pacific. It will also be livestreamed on Twitch/PAX.



Astellia Online is an MMORPG striving to return the genre to its roots by putting player skill above all. It is valiantly brandishing itself as a Play-to-win MMORPG. How much of that is true, we will only find out post launch. The games is set in a vibrant fantasy world, Astellians are heroes blessed by the stars to call upon magical allies known as Astels. The game will have 3 factions battling against each other and 5 classes - Warrior, Ranger, Assassin, Scholar and Mage.

The game will also have PVE content like dungeons for solo as well as group runs and the dungeons will also scale in difficulty level. There will also be PVP arenas to duel against other players.

“We’re beyond excited to finally be able to show off Astellia at this year’s PAX South. We’re confident that we’re creating an MMORPG for fans of the genre, and one that they’ll be proud to call home later this year.” said Westley Conner, Producer on Astellia at Barunson. “We know the fear that so many MMOs wind up as Pay-2-Win in this genre, and we’re committed to making sure that Astellia never veers in that direction. Instead, we’re all about Play-to-Win, and we can’t wait to explain how at PAX South.”

Race through the tropical, sun kissed locales in Out Run on Nintendo Switch

The iconic arcade 3D driving game "Out Run", Nintendo Switch for $7.99. Taking advantage of the strengths of the Switch console, the game now gets motion controls. There is also a new ranking system. Despite being released all the way back in 1986, the game holds a dear place in the hearts of many veteran gamers.




This SEGA AGES release contains tracks added for the 3DS version of Out Run along with all-new arranged versions of songs from the Genesis and Master System releases, such as MIDNIGHT HIGHWAY -PLAYBACK-, and even includes a chiptune version of RADIATION from Out Run 2006: Coast 2 Coast.

A nice little Easter Egg in the game is that if you enter a high score as the name "YU." with the period and hold down the X button at the end of Stage 2, you will see a credit for legendary designer Yu Suzuki appear on screen!

Tropico 6 release date pushed back to March 29

Construction and management simulator 'Tropico 6' has had its release date pushed back to March 29, 2019 for PC, Mac and Linux. This has been done to provide the developers with more time to refine the game based on the feedback from the Beta testing. The game will  also make its way to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles at a later date.

The standard edition of the game is available for pre-purchase and allow buyers access to the closed beta. There is a 10% discount on the game till January 25 on Steam that brings the price of the standard edition to Rs 989 (~USD 14) and the El Prez Edition to Rs 1,034 (~USD 15).



As a thank you to the loyal Tropico fans who have supported the development of the game, the first major Tropico 6 DLC will be offered for free of charge to anyone who has pre-ordered the game by 18:00 GMT / 19:00 CET on 10th January. The additional content will automatically be added to qualifying players’ game upon release in Q2 2019.

Guild Wars Episode 5 is coming, and a bringing a huge dragon along!

The fifth episode of Guild Wars 2’s Living World Season 4, 'All or Nothing', has launched and brings along a host of new additions with it.

All or Nothing is free to access for players who own Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire. Play-for-free players who log in while the episode is live will be able to claim it once they upgrade to Path of Fire. In case you do not own the game then the standard and deluxe editions of Path of Fire, the Guild Wars 2 Standard Collection and Deluxe Collection are all 50% off until January 14.

The trailer for All or Nothing show the new features and some gameplay footage and ends with some epic choirs singing as the ginormous crystal dragon Kralkatorrik appears.

All or Nothing introduces a multitude of new content and features, including:

• ·         A new fractal, Siren’s Reef, in which players will work to break the isle’s curse while surrounded by an army of ghost pirates

• ·         A new map, Thunderhead Peaks, in which players return to the dwarven fortress of Thunderhead Keep from the original Guild Wars

• ·         The legendary longbow Pharus that calls down the power of cosmic light

• ·         A new mount mastery, Bond of Faith, that launches players out of the saddle, allowing for a seamless transition from mount riding to gliding and opening up new exploration possibilities

• ·         The new “Diviner” gear stat set

• ·         The new upgradeable “Dragonsblood” weapon set

Dead or Alive 6 release postponed to February 15

Fans of fast paced fighting game Dead or Alive will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on the latest edition of the game, 'Dead or Alive 6'. Developer Team Ninja and publisher Koei Tecmo have announced that the game will now be released worldwide on March 1, 2019.

It was originally slated to release on February 15, 2019 on PS4, Xbox One and PC but has been postponed due to the developer’s desire to further enhance and balance the hotly-anticipated fighting game.

“The title's development is already near complete; however, we would like to take more time to further polish its balance, gameplay, and expressivity. In return for your patience, we commit to bringing you the best DEAD OR ALIVE gaming experience,” said Yohei Shimbori, the game’s Producer and Director. “I am truly sorry for the inconvenience caused by the release delay of DEAD OR ALIVE 6.”

Assassin's enter Monster Hunter World!

If being able to hunt enormous monsters while being followed by a cute and helpful cat companion was not enough for you, developer Capcom have added a new event to 'Monster Hunter World' that gives you the opportunity to do the aforementioned activities dressed as an assassin.



The event is now live on console versions of the game but will make its way to the PC platform at a later date. Currently console players can take up the SDF: Silent, Deadly and Fierce quest and hunt two monsters, each of which yields a Senu's feather. Now for those that do not know, Senu is the name of the companion bird of protagonist Bayek in Assassin's Creed: Origins. Collecting the feathers allow player to grab the Bayek costume and an assassin hood. The armor is layered which means that players can wear it over existing equipment without changing the stats. The hood boosts your running, climbing and stealth stats. On top of this, it also boosts damage of stealth attacks.

Capcom is also planning a Witcher crossover soon so players can be on the lookout for that.

Fade To Silence gets biggest update yet - Guilt

The beautiful looking survival RPG, "Fade to Silence" has received its biggest update so far called "Guilt". The update introduces a new follower, a new region to explore and a new kind of monster plus new social events. The game is developed by Black Forest Games and published by THQ Nordic and has been a available through Steam Early Access.



New Content and Features of Fade to Silence Guilt

The Glare and Shuttle
This is a new region which can also be seen in the video. It featues an icy ravine leading up to a broken dam is now open for exploration and you can reach it via The Pit.

The Feeder 
It is a new mob which is vicious, slow and deadly. The Feeder has a tongue that darts out of the maw in its underbelly. On impact, it drags you back to the feeder – into the perfect position for its devastating attack.

New follower Issa – The Sniper
Always armed and ready to hunt, Issa enjoys the thrill of the chase. She doesn’t give up until she gets what she wants. She is likelier to join if you have other people with you as tracks of your other followers may lead her to your camp.

Social Events & Leadership
The first batch of social events that occur in your camp and force you to make tough decisions. As your followers’ worldviews warped by the eternal winter clash, you must manage the intricate relationships for the sake of your camp. Each decision you’ll be forced to make will have an outcome and impact the overall morale of your followers.

Episodic sci-fi game Elea receives 6th major update increasing FPS limit and hint systems

The people behind the sci-fi adventure "Elea" have been constantly listening to feedback from gamers and have thus released the sixth major update for the game. The game has been in Early Access since end of April, which has already resulted in an abundance of useful feedback from the community and previewers. The final version of "Elea - Episode 1" is releasing this summer for Xbox One and Steam.



In order to make the gameplay more engaging and user friendly the movement speed has been increased and numerous hints and objectives have been added. Additionally, a brand new hint system was introduced, giving the player more detailed objective information.  A “how to play” help screen has been added to guide players as well, accessible from the settings menu and at the start of the game. Another major improvement is that the FPS limit has been improved, now enabling up to 120 FPS, making the game run even more smoothly. Also, better screen space reflections have been added, in order to improve the graphical performances and make the surreal world of Elea look even more gorgeous.

Elea is being developed by Kyodai and published by SEODESCO and is an episodic sci-fi story telling adventure with particularly good soundtrack (as we noted in an earlier article). Marten Buijsse, Community Manager at SOEDESCO said, “Since the Early Access launch we have received a lot of community feedback and we’re very happy that so many people wanted to pitch in and help. The game has made great progress in these few months, but we’re not done yet! For the remainder of the Early Access period we will continue to update the game in accordance with player feedback, all the way until we have a perfect version 1.0.”

Xionx inspired arcade game for PlayStation 4, Plox Neon released

Indie developer Desert Owl has released their latest arcade game, Plox Neon for the PlayStation 4. Plox Neon’s classic arcade inspired visuals and electronic music track turns this mentally challenging game into an entrancing experience.

In Plox Neon players must use their wits to find the best way to clear areas of the map and trap monsters to earn points.  The challenge is learning the characteristics of each monster and how they interact within the map to exploit their weakness while minimizing the risk of being attacked.  New levels are unlocked by reaching the clearing goal for each preceding level, and players can set their own high score for each level.

The game has:

• 60 Challenging Puzzle Levels
• 8 Monsters, each requiring their own strategy to overcome
• 6 Electronic Audio Tracks
• Stars and High Score system to challenge yourself
• Colorful mix of organic and retro arcade visuals

You can get your hands on Plox Neon via:

• PlayStation Store
• Steam (Rs 199)
• Google Play Store (Rs 190)
• Apple App Store

THQ Nordic Announces MX vs ATV All Out to Release Worldwide On March 27 2018

THQ Nordic and Rainbow Studios have announced that their complete off-road racing and lifestyle experience, MX vs ATV All Out, will launch worldwide on March 27, 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

In MX vs ATV All Out, players start out on their own, private compound where they earn valuable upgrades while honing their racing skills. Upgrades include gear, parts, MX bikes, ATVs and UTVs. Players can choose to explore massive open-world environments or compete in Supercross, Nationals, Opencross, Waypoint, and Tag events on all the biggest tracks with many top pro riders from around the world. All of this plus an insane stunt system in freestyle mode, two-player split-screen, and 16-players competing online.

Players who pre-order MX vs ATV All Out at participating retailers will receive the Champion’s Pass which includes instant access to gear, parts, vehicles and vehicle upgrades valued at 100,000 Moto Coins. All this is equivalent of eight hours of top, in-game performance. Players who pre-order MX vs ATV All Out from PlayStation Store or Xbox Store will get 4 days Early Access prior to the game’s release.

Pre-order Now: http://mxvsatv.com/#order-here

Sachin Saga Cricket Champions first game to cross 2 million downloads in less than a month

Cricket is the biggest sport in India. So it is no wonder that a homegrown cricket game based on one of the best cricketer ever has achieved a milestone like no other. The game 'Sach Saga Cricket Champions' has crossed over 2 million downloads in less than a month and it is the first cricket based game to do so! This massive success did not go unnoticed by the legend himself as he took to Twitter sharing his joy and a video journey of the game's inception.

The best Custom PUBG PC!

Have you checked out this custom PUBG PC?

There are some people who love the online battle royale game PlayerUnkown's Battleground and then there are these people who design a custom PC that is a faithful representation of the game. This beauty is the by-product of the 4 day long hardwork of Tech Modified and Designs By IFR. This PUBG PC has also entered Battlemods.

If you look at the case from one side then you would easily mistake it for just another toy structure, but move to the other side and you discover that it is actually a fully working and powerful PC built on a Cooler Master H500P case. The PC has been designed to look like a house on top of a rock. Now this is not just some house, it is like one that you can find in the game. With a broken, run down and rusted look, the case embodies the iconic look of PUBG. The words 'PlayerUnknown's Battleground' are inscribed on the rock. All the water cooling (which is essential to keep this bad boy cool) is nicely hidden in the form of an old and rusted boiler and house pipes. In 'case' you feel that the look is a little too industrial then the thoughtful modders have planted some greenery and a tree as well. Oh and looks like someone left their car here.
In terms of specs, the whole thing is built on a MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon Motherboard. The CPU used is an 8th gen Intel core i5 8600k and there are two vertically mounted Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080s as well. You can also find 16GB Apacer Panther Series DDR4 RAM and even a 128GB SSD. Powering the whole thing is a Cooler Master V850 PSU.

Where's My Kitty Cat launched globally

Indian video game company, JetSynthesys, has made its latest game 'Where's My Kitty Cat' globally available on iOS devices. JetSynthesys has previously made Bollywood tie-in games such as Bajarangi Bhaijaan, Being Salmaan and even a game based on the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Now the company aims to target a whole new market with Where's My Kitty Cat. The game will offer over 160 levels and will have players looking for their naughty, virtual cat across different scenes.

Roopak Nair, Vice-President, Product and Marketing, JetSynthesys said, “After the successful run of our sports and Bollywood games, we now tap into a more casual gaming audience with the launch of our newest game, “Where’s my Kitty Cat?”. We are confident that this new game will resonate with avid gamers looking for a fun experience, inspiring us to continue experimenting and developing vibrant and exciting games for everyone.”

Dragon Ball FighterZ Cinematic launched, game up for pre-order

Witness a new cinematic for the upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ game!


The game is set to officially launch on 26 January 2018 on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. You can pre-order the game now and doing so will grant early access to the open beta and even early unlock of SSGSS Goku, SSGSS Vegeta and exclusive lobby avatars. Dragon Ball FighterZ carries the same figting and art style of previous games and also includes characters from the latest Dragon Ball Super anime such as Beerus, Black Goku, Hit and more!

Pre-Orders can be made at the following retailers;  Amazon, Argos, GAME, Grainer Games, Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, ShopTo, Smyth Toys and Tesco.
India specific links:
Amazon India
Steam

Players will be able to test their skills on the DRAGON BALL FighterZ open Beta from the 14th January – 15th January, 2018. Those who have preordered the game will have early access from 13th January, 2018.