Hi-Rez Studios Unveils New Rogue Dahlia For Rogue Company As Game Enters Open Beta
Back tracking to mid July, developer First Watch Games and publisher Hi-Rez Studios abruptly unveiled that Rogue Company will be hitting supported platforms that day. Given that fans do have the opportunity to play for free if nabbing an access code for the closed beta, purchasing the Starter Founders Pack will grant instant entry to the unique playtest ahead of the later open beta in the unannounced future. As said, neither firms went to elaborate on when the game will be going open for anticipated players, so waiting commenced until today. In that, Hi-Rez Studios shares that Rogue Company will be entering its open beta phase starting today on all platforms. You can watch the new trailer paired with the recent announcement in the video below: “Rogue Company mercenaries are indispensable to solving the world’s deadliest and most challenging missions,” the overview for the game reads on Hi-Rez Studios’ website. “Group up with friends and dominate the competition in various PVP game modes in iconic locations.” In this new opportunity to welcome new players to Rogue Company, First Watch Games also revealed the newest Rogue to the game, Dahlia. Illustrated from the trailer, she is a versatile yet tactical character. She can attack from long distances with her MX-R Marksman Rifle and MM5 submachine gun for close encounters. Paired with passive ‘Buddy System’ linking other character passives per game and ‘Danger Close’ allowing players to be revived when in close proximity. For more on Rogue Company and a close analysis on how the game fundamentally operates, it is suggested you read Rectify Gaming’s full first-impression feature. You can read the full piece by heading here. Are you planning on dropping into Rogue Company this week? Rogue Company is in open beta for Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4.
Sony Shares Vampyr & Need For Speed: Payback Headlines PlayStation Plus Free Games For October 2020
As September comes to a close for 2020, so does the current lineup of PlayStation Plus titles currently offered for users that subscribe for the monthly service. Granted, the offer to install both Street Fighter V and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds are still on the table to download until October 5, but Sony is ready to share the next duo of titles hitting the program for October 2020. In that, Sony announced Dontnod Entertainment’s Vampyr and Ghost Games’ Need for Speed: Payback are scheduled to be available for download this coming Tuesday, October 6. So players that still have yet to install either Capcom’s or PUBG Corp.’s title on PlayStation Plus, there is still time before the offer is off the table. Elsewhere this week, Microsoft also shared it next batch of Xbox Games with Gold titles that are set to arrive starting tomorrow. Those include Slayaway Camp: The Butcher’s Cut & Maid of Sker on Xbox One, Costume Quest for Xbox 360, and Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy for Original Xbox. This month, Sony also spared new perks of being a PlayStation Plus subscriber with the new titular Collection for users. Essentially, players on PlayStation 5 can indulge in a catalogue of unique PlayStation 4 titles and other prolific releases of this generation via backwards compatibility for no additional cost. You can read the full report by heading here. What are your thoughts on October’s PlayStation Plus titles? Source: PlayStation Blog
GameStop Begins Stocking PC Components According To Several Website Listings
What many consider to be a thing of the past, GameStop is still searching for new ways to integrate itself into the steadily growing, digital-based market. Although profit for the firm has been tanking for years now, the company’s largest issue at hand this year happened to be the ability to follow COVID-19 precautionary guidelines. During the initial nationwide shutdown, multiple locations were reported to be going against what legislation put into effect to minimize spread of the illness. Howbeit, the corporate entity believed GameStop is an essential retailer and remained open beyond the insisted deadline. Granted it was later enacted upon and store began following curb-side pick-up and other non-contact incentives, this was not a good look for GameStop. And as numbers continue to dwindle, the company is looking to new efforts to overcome the obstacle ahead. That being through supplying PC components and other related accessories. Uncovered by u/tallkido on Reddit, users that search “components” on the GameStop website will find listings for a dozen PC-relevant parts. The finding certainly comes as a surprise since GameStop has always been a console-oriented retailer since its inception. But now, the firm looks to be taking on a new approach to keep its head over the water. While what is listed is minimal for now with just over two handfuls of items available, this looks to potentially mutate into something more. Especially with many of the products being CoolerMaster brand items, the new approach could bring other recognized names to the storefront later on. Most importantly, this also brings familiarity to those looking to own a PC that is more associated with console gaming. As of recent, there has been a push to bring gaming-related products to a broader consumer base through known retails. Such as IKEA as an example partnering with ASUS-owned Republic of Gamers (ROG) to create an entire catalogue of gaming furniture priced affordably to those looking to shop. You can read the full report by heading here. What is your though on GameStop beginning to stock PC components? Source: Reddit
Pokemon Sword & Shield Expansion 2 The Crown Tundra Arrives On October 22
This coming November, the latest iteration from The Pokémon Company – Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield will both be turning a year old. And what makes things even more baffling, a third game for this current Pokémon generation is not on the way. Instead, players were greeted with the concept of an Expansion Pass to replace the additional experience by bringing added content to the pair of games. This past June, The Pokémon Company ushered in the first expansion, The Isle of Armor. With that, players were taken to an isolated island away from the core Galar region setting to take on a new journey with new Pokémon and locations to visit. Howbeit, it was certainly not the end of the games as the second DLC has yet to arrive, The Crown Tundra. While we did learn of some of the legendaries that will be introduced in the latter add-on, there was still much left unanswered – even the release date. But in a new Pokémon Direct, The Pokémon Company finally brings clarity for The Crown Tundra. You can watch the presentation in the video below: With a new abundance of introduced Pokémon said to be included in the new expansion slated for this November, players can also expect more Pokémon to be reiterated upon. In the form of Gigantimax, Melmetal and will be blown up for these new raid-focused roles for players to team up in the efforts to overtake in The Crown Tundra DLC. Slowpoke on the other hand will receive a Galarian adaptation to bring new character to the classic Pokémon. In addition to that, The Pokémon Company also revealed that both Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be resold with the Expansion Pass for the game in November. So while fans will not be expecting a third game to take the spotlight, there is the new bundle which fills the shoes for that. What new additions are you most excited for The Crown Tundra? Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are out now for Nintendo Switch.
October 2020’s Stadia Pro Free Games Consists Of Celeste, Dead By Daylight, And More
When referencing the near year-old stream-based video game platform Stadia, many still joke about the concept of Google’s endeavor to insert itself into the gaming market. And while there is room to criticize the platform rightly so, there is still some aspects that illustrates to outperform its competitors. That being its free game program as part of the Stadia Pro subscription. Coming from Sony and Microsoft especially, the lineups provided offer titles that either do not cover enough ground or simply leaves subscribers underwhelmed with another batch of titles that make owning the respected service as a real benefit. Howbeit, Stadia Pro these past couple of months has been impressive to say the least. Last month with the additions of titles like Hitman, Metro: Last Light Redux, and Hello Neighbor illustrates recognized series are being provided for users paying for Pro status. Even more, other indie-developed projects also make way for Stadia Pro to help players experiment their taste buds. Now for October 2020, another batch of fresh titles are coming at the beginning of the month. You can read the full roster of games in the list below: Celeste Dead by Daylight Humans Fall Flat Jotun Lara Craft: Trials of Osiris Superhot: Mind Control Delete Again, Google further encaptures another great month of games offered to its Stadia Plus subscribers. Some even winning industry-recognized awards, the titles featured are actually more recognized brands than some of last month’s frontrunners. While not paired with the free bundle of games for Stadia Pro, Google does use this window to also welcome Risk of Rain 2 to the Stadia storefront. The title happens to be a well-receive project that arrived back in August, but earned a cult following since the initial reveal and later Early Access release of the game. What Stadia Pro titles are you most excited to play? Source: Google
