Injustice: Gods Among Us is Free until June 25th

Injustice: Gods Among Us is free until June 25th. As in “yours to keep forever”. This is not a typo. The critically-acclaimed classic fighting game can be added to your digital collection for free on Steam, Xbox 360/One, and PSN. DC Comics fans that have never owned this game, should be in for a real treat. Batman and Superman come to blows to which Superman becomes a dictator and Batman is a freedom fighter. Heroes and even villains of both sides have very personal reasons for their allegiances. In today’s political times, this could hit some players on a very personal level. The game style is similar to the recent Mortal Kombat games: combos, super moves and other forms of mayhem, but no Fatalities (sorry, it’s not that type of a game). Unfortunately for Xbox owners, only the base copy is free. Any other DLCs that are not free (such as Zatanna, Martian Manhunter, Scorpion, etc) will remain as such. The Ultimate Edition is free for Steam and PSN. Note to Phil Spencer: make Xbox owners happy by making ALL DLC add-ons free, please. But even if you have already own Injustice for your preferred system, it doesn’t hurt to add to your collection by “purchasing” it on other platforms. You can still do that with Epic Games every Thursday, right? So why not this one?

Sabotage Studio’s The Messenger Listed For Xbox One Release On June 25

While Canadian developer Sabotage is already well into working on the coming Sea of Stars prequel for the team’s 2018-released platformer The Messenger, it looks the team is also finishing up on the game for a platform it has yet to arrive to. Specifically, it is Xbox One, at least according to the interpretation of the recently uncovered this week. In that, users online found the game’s page on the Microsoft Store which shares that The Messenger will arrive to Xbox One on June 25, the release date reads currently. “As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor,” the synapse for the game’s read on the store page. Alongside the content currently available for the base game for other systems you can play The Messenger on, it is assumed Xbox One owners can also indulge in the free ‘Picnic Panic’ update that arrived to the game later in mid 2019. In other recent Sabotage-centered news, the developer announced to be recruiting Chrono Trigger Composer Yasunori Mitsuda to assist with the score for Sea of Stars. The project is told to properly expand on the inspired source material while still maintaining originality, Mitsuda himself shared. You can read the full report by heading here. Have you played The Messenger yet? The Messenger is coming to Xbox One on June 25, 2020; out now for Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 4. Source: Microsoft Store

Panzer Dragoon: Voyage Record Announced For VR & Console VR, Now Coming In 2021

Back in March, developer Wildman Inc announced a new Panzer Dragoon experience coming exclusively to the virtual reality peripheral. Revealing Voyage Record, this new title was told to be a compilation of the original trilogy of the titular series offered completely in a new perspective that the series deserves to be viewed in. During this week’s UploadVR Showcase 2020: Summer, Wildman Inc shared a new trailer providing more context to the enigmatic title. In that, the team elaborates more on the history of the original three games and explains the essential reasoning for the conception of Voyage Record. Due to market trends, the two titles that make up the trilogy, Zwei and Azel (Saga) were not blessed with ports to the latest consoles for a long time… With full 360-degree vision, the trilogy of the series that can be said to be “the most compatible game with VR” will be resurrected as a single omnibus title…! The Panzer Dragoon world is reborn for VR in first-person 360-degree perspective. Reaching the end of the trailer, Wildman Inc concludes the video by unveiling that Panzer Dragoon: Voyage Record will now be shipping later on in 2021 instead of the originally slated late 2020 launch. With that, the team announces that the game will be aimed for “PC VR”, “Console VR”, and “Standalone VR”. Essentially platforms like Oculus Rift & HTC Vive for PC, PlayStation VR for console, and the standalone being Oculus Quest, presumably. Even more, the developer tells that it will be creating a Kickstarter campaign to add more levels to the game which will commence later this year. As of reporting, the firm has yet to disclose what exactly will be included in the episodes that are a part of the crowdfunding effort. Do you plan on picking up that Panzer Dragoon: Voyage Record next year? Panzer Dragoon: Voyage Record will arrive later on in 2021.

Game Freak To Ship Little Town Hero For PC On June 30

Game Freak’s Little Town Hero looks to be continuing its journey beyond the Nintendo Switch as it was recently discovered that the game will be coming to PC at the end of this month. The keyboard & mouse version of the October-released title will be dealt through the means of Valve-owned Steam as users online have found the game’s respected page on the storefront. Although the Steam page currently reads that Little Town Hero will be arriving to PC sometime in July 2020, Gematsu reports that the RPG will be arriving on June 30th. The PC version will be published by Game Freak whilst its respected versions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 physical editions will arrive next week by NIS America; North America on June 23 and Europe on June 26. “Unlike most RPGs, there is no need to fight weak monsters repeatedly to level grind in “Little Town Hero”, the synopsis for the game reads on its Steam page. “Instead, you will need to have a good strategy to fight each boss monster one on one. …Will the protagonist live the adventure he craves and escape the humdrum village life? “- A challenging battle system which relies heavily on coming up with new Ideas and strategies. – Compact story progression designed with the busy gamer in mind. – Soundtrack by Toby Fox, composer of the background music for UNDERTALE.” Although Game Freak will be responsible for the PC version arriving in the latter part of June, it was previously reported that Rainy Frog will be helming the PlayStation 4 port for Little Town Hero. The Japanese studio was also responsible for the respected version of Game Freaks preceding title, Giga Wrecker ALT. Are you planning on getting Little Town Hero for PC or another platform? Little Town Hero will be coming to PC on June 30, 2020; out now for Nintendo Switch. Source: Gematsu

Gearbox Software Announces Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour Arrives To Nintendo Switch Next Week

Last year in October, users online stumbled upon a ESRB rating for Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour for Nintendo Switch. According to the listing on the Electronic Software Rating Board website, the game only offered a brief synopsis of the game alongside listing the title with an M rating (17+). The title was already available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, so it was inevitable Switch owners would receive a version as well. Now this week, developer Gearbox Software uploaded an announcement trailer which unveils that Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour will officially be arriving to the Nintendo Switch next week, Tuesday to be exact. You can view the trailer in full in the video below: On the Nintendo eShop page for the game, Gearbox Software reveals that Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour will be included with HD Rumble, gyro controls, and motion controlling compatibility unique to the Nintendo Switch. Online support for story co-op and matchmaking will also be available for the game when it launches next week. “Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, saving babes across the globe,” the synapse for the game reads on the eShop. “Blast your way through hordes of ugly aliens in four classic Duke Nukem 3D episodes. “An all-new fifth episode from the game’s original episode designers includes a new weapon, new music from the game’s original composer, and all-new lines from the original voice of Duke.” Even more, the Incinerator weapon will be added as well which is not available on other versions. Do you plan on taking control of Duke Nukem once again on Nintendo Switch next week? Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour will come to Nintendo Switch on June 23, 2020; out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

Star Wars Episode I: Racer Rescheduled Release Officially Arrives For June 23 Next Week

Back in April, developer Aspyr spoke with Lucasfilm to discuss the coming re-release of Star Wars Episode I: Racer for Nintendo Switch & PlayStation 4. The game stood as a nostalgic necessity for fans of the original N64 game that segued to the titular film which arrived around the same time. Now, fans are eager to relive their childhoods once again on newer hardware. But it wasn’t until the middle of last month that the development team spared an unfortunate update revealing the game’s postponement to an undetermined date. Aspyr shared that the decision was made due to the adoption of work-from-home work ethic that was put into place in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The team explained that more time would be necessary to handle a sturdy release for the returning title. Now on Twitter this week, Aspyr has return to announce that Star Wars Episode I: Racer will officially be arriving this coming Tuesday, June 23. Previously when discussing the game with Lucasfilm, Aspyr Producer James Vicari shared that the coming title will reap the benefits of newer console capabilities. Such as the opportunity to imbed a more responsive controller scheme for starters. And exclusively for Nintendo’s system – single Joy-con support would be another addition that Aspyr was able to expand the game for new and returning players. Are you ecstatic that Star Wars Episode I: Racer is officially arriving next week? Star Wars Episode I: Racer will ship for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on June 23, 2020.

Xbox Store Listing Reveals CrossfireX Beta Will Arrive For Xbox One On June 25

It was over a year ago now that Microsoft announced the very popular first-person shooter Crossfire would be shipping for a console release exclusively on Xbox One alongside a PC version also. Announcing CrossfireX, the new game is a sequel to the ongoing, titular game and would incorporate a story mode campaign to ship with the detailed multiplayer matchmaking the title is notorious for. During the announcement, Microsoft shared that Quantum Break & Control developer Remedy Entertainment would be conjuring the story mode for the game while Crossfire team Smilegate conjures the reactive online modes for CrossfireX. In a new finding via the Microsoft Store, users discovered that a beta for Crossfire X – for console at least – will be coming to Xbox One next week, June 25. Here is the synapse that is paired with the new listing: CrossfireX delivers an intense first-person shooter experience where players are immersed in a sprawling global conflict between the world’s two most formidable private military factions: Global Risk employs veterans of powerful armed forces who use advanced technologies to fight for order and security; Black List employs hardened mercenaries trained in guerilla tactics who fight to destabilize oppressive regimes in the name of freedom. Choose your side and complete objective-based missions across a variety of classic and innovative modes featuring tightly crafted gameplay and cinematic visuals. As of reporting, it is difficult to determine what exactly will be available with the beta scheduled for next week. Presumably, players can anticipate traditional game modes like Team Deathmatch or Free for All with the inclusion of unique Crossfire game types like Shadow Mode, Mutation Mode, or even Hero Mode. In other Crossfire-related news as of recent, it was reported that an agreement has been settled to develop a motion picture based on the video game. In that, Tencent and Sony Pictures are said to be involved with the production of the coming video game-adapted film. You can readthe full report by heading here. Do you plan on try out the CrossfireX beta next week? CrossfireX beta will be going live on June 25, 2020 for Xbox One. Source: Microsoft Store

Sea Of Thieves’ Haunted Shores Update Adds Ghostly Fleets And New Sea Shanties

Another month means another deep dive into the next free update that will be coming to Sea of Thieves. This week, developer Rare unveiled the Haunted Shores update for the 2018-released game which offers more ghostly endeavors alongside more requested features that returning players have been asking for since the game’s commencement. Looking over the oceans, you will spot the ghastly Captain Flameheart as his apparition sits in the skyline. With his continue venture for more power, the old age legend is given the ability to rip dimensions between reality and the Sea of the Damned. With that, Captain Flameheart can now usher in an armada of ghost ships to face off under the rule of Flameheart himself in the new update. These new ghostly vessels are faster than what players have experienced before and can pack a punch with their effective Phantom Cannonballs and ghost mines they litter in the treacherous waters. Destroying said ships will reward players with unique & chilling loot as well as propping a battle against Captain Flameheart’s ship, the Burning Blade. You can watch the update trailer in the video below: Of course, there are also a slew of new cosmetic additions with this update including more emotes and new attire for your assortment of pets to flaunt on coming adventures. Excitingly, Rare has also introduced new sea shanties for players to perform alongside a selection wheel including all of your favorite to choose from. There are also two new events that have been segued with the Haunted Shores update: Ashen Expedition which runs every Tuesday that doubles rewards of all ashen items and Shark Hunt which will be active from June 24 – July 8 posing players to hunt the notorious Megalodon for a larger payout than regularly. The Haunted Shores update is available now! What grabs your attention most about the latest free update for Sea of Thieves? Sea of Thieves is out now for Xbox One, Windows 10, and Steam. Source: Rare

This Monday’s Day Of The Dev Showcase Reveals Featured Titles Including Pazner Paladin & Skate Story

Nearly a month ago, Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest has announced a new collaboration showcase with Double Fine Productions and IAm8Bit to take place in June and a second event slated for July. Dubbed ‘Day of the Dev’, this duo show would feature some of the most anticipated projects on the way from smaller development teams from around the globe. In a new video uploaded this week, Summer Game Fest shares the full roster for the approaching showcase coming on June 22, this coming Monday. Here is the full cast of titles that will be featured next week: The Artful Escape Black Book Drake Hollow The Eternal Cylinder Foregone Haunted Garage Knuckle Sandwich Panzer Paladin Sea of Stars Skate Story Spinch Starbase The Night is Grey Ynglet In the latter end of the trailer, Summer Game Fest teases that there will be two world premieres that will take place from other small studios. In that, the group illustrates that a new game will be unveiled by Longhand Electric (Overlook Trail) and thatgamecompany (Journey) during this Monday’s virtual showcase. The trailer also shared that Summer Game Fest will also be hosting live musical performances as well during the indie game feature show. Andrew Prahlon & David Tangney will perform the OST for The Outer Wilds while Doseone will close the show next week. The latter musician is notorious for his work on the music for Gang Beasts and Sludge Life. There will be one new, AAA announcement that will also make an exciting appearance at the June 22nd show. While Summer Game Fest did not spoil the surprise, we might already know what it is. Niko Partners’ Analyst David Ahmad disclosed earlier today that the game will be Toys for Bob’s Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time. You can read the full report by heading here. Rectify Gaming has previously covered a few select titles that will be present in Monday’s show: those being Foregone; Panzer Paladin; Skate Story. We encourage you go give them a read when you can! Day of the Dev #1 will kick off on June 22, 2020 at 7:30 AM PST 10:30 AM EST.

Cyberpunk 2077’s Next-Generation Upgrade Will Be Available When The New Consoles Launch, Developer Reveals

This week surely came as a surprise regarding Cyberpunk 2077 announcements with developer CD Projekt Red announcing that the game will be expecting its second delay of its development lifespan. The Polish studio unveils that due to bugs that still need to be squashed, the September-scheduled title will now be shipping in the fall of mid November. This already following the delay from late April to the middle of September. Howbeit, the firm less than a day after the announcement was made has shared that players who plan on getting the game for the current onslaught of consoles will be able to install the game on day one for both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 for no additional cost. The team shared the news on Twitter to clarify looming speculation that tailed yesterday’s announcement. The new slew of information actually sprouts from a recent investor call that CD Projekt Red held earlier on. In that, the developer tells that the coming next-generation update for both systems will be available at launch. Originally, CD Projekt Red shared that the upgrade would not be available when the new hardware arrives – just the backwards compatible version. The studio at the time did not disclose if PlayStation 5 would receive the version then. “It will look better on the next-generation consoles from day one. The technicality behind it is a little different from how you would describe […] I can confirm that will not be the final update – at some point we’re gonna have a more robust update for the next-gens which were are planning to give free of charge to anybody who purchases PS4 or Xbox One version,” CD Projekt Red comments on the new update. The studio concludes by sharing that while the more ambitious upgrade of for the next-generation consoles will be arriving later on as expected, CD Projekt Red confirms that update will not be available for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 4 until the following year – 2021. What next-generation console do you plan on playing Cyberpunk 2077 on? Cyberpunk 2077 will launch on November 19, 2020 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and Stadia. Source: CD Projekt Red