The Game Awards 2020: BioWare Offers Teaser Trailer For Next Mass Effect Game
This year’s Game Awards already happened to be flowing with BioWare anticipation as the developer was told to be presenting a new, first-look at the coming Dragon Age game. Following roughly half a decade since the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is refreshing to learn that the developer is still working to bring new additions to the franchise. And with the trailer dropping, fans get to grasp how the next installment will stand as in the sense of the game’s engine alongside some details spared on the game’s website. Interesting enough is that the firm only shared the game to be dubbed ‘Dragon Age’ potentially referring the game to be a potential retelling of the series. Or simply just a placeholder name – which BioWare will probably clarify sooner than later. Closing the show, however, BioWare remerges to share another trailer. This time for the next Mass Effect game. You can watch the teaser trailer in the video below: “Get a sneak peek at the next chapter of the Mass Effect universe,” the video’s description reads. “A veteran team at BioWare is in the early stages of what is on the horizon for the Mass Effect franchise, and we are excited to show you where we’ll be heading next!” The overview does go on to echo what BioWare told previously when initially announcing a new game is in the works. More recently, Electronic Arts unveiled that BioWare General Manager Casey Hudson will be retiring from his role at the company alongside Dragon Age Executive Producer Mark Darrah. Hudson in particular was told to be involved heavily with the development of the next Mass Effect title, but now he is moving away from the franchise altogether. You can read the full report by heading here. What are you hoping to see next of the new Mass Effect game?
The Game Awards 2020: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Among Us, And Yakuza 3 – 6 Coming To Xbox Game Pass
It was perceived Microsoft would finish on a high note for Xbox Game Pass already with its latest batch of additions for this month. The firm concluded 2020 for the monthly subscription service with Control, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition, Call of the Sea, and Gang Beasts. But during tonight’s Game Awards livestream, Microsoft took the spotlight to showcase over a handful of glowing additions to Xbox Game Pass. All games are projected to be “coming soon”, so expect the titles to arrive by early 2021. You can read the full list below: Console Morkredd – 12/10Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege – 12/10The Medium – 1/28The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Coming SoonNeoverse – Coming SoonKiller Queen Black – Coming SoonCyber Shadow – Coming SoonYakuza 3 Remastered – Coming SoonYakuza 3 Remastered – Coming SoonYakuza 3 Remastered – Coming SoonYakuza 6: Song of Life – Coming Soon PC Morkredd – 12/10The Medium – 1/28Neoverse – Coming SoonCyber Shadow – Coming SoonAmong Us – Coming SoonYakuza 3 Remastered – Coming SoonYakuza 3 Remastered – Coming SoonYakuza 3 Remastered – Coming SoonYakuza 6: Song of Life – Coming Soon Android Morkredd – 12/10Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege – 12/10The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Coming Soon Which games are you most excited to play next via Xbox Game Pass?
The Game Awards 2020: Master Chief Enters Fortnite Along With Blood Gulch
The Game Awards keeps on firing away with announcements. We knew that a Fortnite announcement was coming to the show and it had to do with Master Chief joining the game due to a previous leak. Starting now you can play as The Master Chief in Fortnite Season 5. If you play a Fortnite match on Xbox Series X|S after purchasing the Outfit, you’ll unlock the Master Chief’s Matte Black Style. You can rep the UNSC with the UNSC Pelican Glider, a miniature Pelican carrier, and display a holographic Elite skull with a trophy of the Chief’s exploits: The Battle Legend Back Bling. Not only is Master Chief joining the Fortnite universe, but on December 11 at 10 AM ET you’ll be able to enter the world of the Master Chief in Creative mode and experience a recreation of Blood Gulch. You’ll be able to play Capture The Flag on the map as well. You’ll be able to find the map at Fortnite Creative’s Featured Hub. Source
The Game Awards 2020: Striking Distance Reveals New Project, The Callisto Protocol
While developer PUBG Corp. is most recognized for its multiplayer experience that its name is derived from, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the team is also pursuing to ship a single player experience leading forward. But what became even more interesting is when it was announced Dead Space creator & Sledgehammer Games founder Glen Schofield would be helming its new firm, Striking Distance. It wasn’t until The Game Awards last year in 2019 that Striking Distance made a brief appearance to feature a first-look teaser for its coming project. While the footage did not showcase much context on the coming project, it did offer some promising visuals looking ahead for more to be revealed from the developer. Now during tonight’s Game Awards livestream, Striking Distance returns once again to finally announce its project, The Callisto Protocol. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: “Set on Jupiter’s dead moon Callisto in the year 2320, The Callisto Protocol is a next-generation take on survival horror,” the synopsis reads from the announcement post. “The game challenges players to escape the maximum security Black Iron Prison and uncover its terrifying secrets. A blend of horror, action, and immersive storytelling, the game aims to set a new bar for horror in interactive entertainment.” While information is still bare for the time being, Striking Distance shares that more details will be arriving in 2021 next year. “We’re setting out to make one of the most terrifying games of all time, and we can’t wait to share more about The Callisto Protocol next year,” Glen Schofield, Striking Distance CEO spares. What are your thoughts on The Callisto Protocol? The Callisto Protocol is scheduled to release sometime in 2022. Source: Striking Distance
The Game Awards 2020: BioWare Offers First Teaser Trailer For Dragon Age
Earlier in the week, Geoff Keighley disclosed that developer BioWare, the team responsible for Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic will be returning to The Game Awards this year to share a first-hand look at the next Dragon Age title. For the coming game, the developer previously shared that the next entry is still in early development and it came to be a surprise fans could get a glimpse at the game. In the trailer, we do get a sense of the next entry with in-engine rendered footage of the project. But as expected, full-fledge gameplay is still left out, at least for this time. Thankfully, this does suggest the game might be arriving sooner than expected if BioWare is confident in showing footage this soon. You can watch the teaser trailer in the video below: “Enter Thedas, a vibrant world of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities,” the new Dragon Age website reads. “The Dragon Age is a time of warring nations, savage combat, and secret magics. Now, the fate of this world teeters on a knife’s edge. “Thedas needs a new hero; one they’ll never see coming. Forge a courageous fellowship to challenge the gathering storm. Friendship, drama, and romance abound as you bring striking individuals together into an extraordinary team. Become the hero and light the beacon of hope in their darkest moments.” BioWare in the trailer goes on to reveal that the tile for the game is ‘Dragon Age’. Rather than the presumed ‘Dragon Age 4’, perhaps the team is going to retell the story of the series in a new and modern approach. Of course, we will continue to learn more as time unravels – so take that with little fact until more is shared. Are you excited for the newest Dragon Age after the latest trailer?
The Game Awards 2020: Microsoft Flight Simulator arrives on Xbox Series X Summer 2021
During The Game Awards we got to see a new trailer of Microsoft Flight Simulator and its stunning graphics as PC players of the game already know about since its release on August 18, 2020. Today, we learned that Microsoft Flight Simulator will be arriving on Xbox Series X in the Summer of 2021. There wasn’t a specific release date given just yet, but we can assure you that the game will be one one of the best looking titles you’ll see displayed on the Series X. It’s clear that the Xbox One will not be able to handle such a game like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Simmers on Xbox Series X|S can expect the same level of depth as the PC version, From light planes to wide-body jets, you’ll test your piloting skills against the challenges of real-time weather including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain, and lighting – all in a dynamic and living world. With the power of satellite data and cloud-based AI, you’ll travel the entire planet in amazing detail with over 37 thousand airports, 2 million cities, 1.5 billion buildings, real mountains, roads, trees, rivers, animals, traffic, and more. Will you get Flight Simulator on the Xbox Sereis X / S? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdGB0cv6i8I Source
The Game Awards 2020: Ark II Announced Starring Vin Diesel
The Game Awards 2020 has been full announcements including The Initiative showing off their new project, Perfect Dark while Turtle Rock Studios showed off gameplay of Back4Blood. Another announcement that some didn’t expect was Ark 2 which is a sequel to Ark Survival Evolved. The game stars Vin Diesel playing as Santiago . There wasn’t much shown in the ARK II trailer, but here it is. After this announcement the ARK: The Animated Series exploring Helena’s story was shown off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNa5aECHygA
The Game Awards 2020: The Initiative Announces New Perfect Dark Game
For about two years since the founding of Santa Monica-based studio The Initiative, many speculated as to what the new game will be as industry veterans form the new Xbox Game Studios team. Although predictions are in the air, there did not happen to be any concrete proof to determine what the game will actually be. In April, one developer accidentally revealed that the unannounced project would feature spy gadgets and other technology. Following into the summer, two Twitter accounts leaked, one for Fable and the other being Perfect Dark. While the first did happen to be unveiled the following month in July, Perfect Dark never arrived. But later on in a report from GamesBeat’s Jeff Grubb, he tells that the coming project will be offering a new experience established within Perfect Dark universe. Now in a surprise announcement that took place during tonight’s Game Awards, The initiative finally took the stage to unveil its next game, Perfect Dark. You an watch the reveal trailer in the video below: “We have built the Perfect Dark team at The Initiative by bringing in some of the most talented game makers from around the industry who all share a passion for storytelling, world-building and creating memorable game experiences,” Darrell Gallegher, The Initiative studio head writes. “With the full backing from Xbox Studios to re-imagine one of the best loved IPs from gaming history, we couldn’t be more excited to share some of our early ideas.” The game is still told to be in the early phases of development, so periodic updates are expected to arrive as the Initiative is ready to share more information leading forward. Gathered from the game’s titling, perhaps the game will be a retelling or a reboot of the franchise, similar to how Playground Games is with Fable or Turn 10 Studios for Forza Motorsport. What are you most excited about Perfect Dark? Source: Xbox Wire
Back4Blood Releases June 22, 2021
The Game Awards is off to a hot start with Sephiroth joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and The Initiative giving us a tease of a new Perfect Dark game they’re working on. Turtle Rock Studios made a surprise visit to the show with a new trailer for its new upcoming title, Back4Blood and not only did we get a trailer we got to see official gameplay. If you played the Left 4 Dead series this game will take you back in time from when you first played that series. It has its similarities and if are just a fan of killing zombies, Back4Blood will be just for you. Back4Blood is confirmed to release June 22, 2021 and it’s tough to say specifically what platforms it will be available on right now. Sign-ups for the Pre-Alpha will be available on December 17th as well as a gameplay stream on Twitch. Turtle Rock Studios is a team that is formerly known for working on the Left 4 Dead franchise as well as Evolve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBoZ5WY-ekM
A New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Will Be Revealed At The Game Awards
UPDATE: Sephiroth from the Final Fantasy series Descends to Battle December 2020 on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. New main? 🤔 World Premiere of a brand new character, Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros Ultimate by @NintendoAmerica!! #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/lfoeWsHNMv — The Game Awards (@thegameawards) December 11, 2020 ORIGINAL: The Game Awards kicks off at 6:30 PM ET with its pre-show and then the real show begins at 7:00 PM ET. The morning of the show on December 10, 2020, Nintendo of America has tweeted that a new fighter will be revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. They are asking fans to tune into the show to find out who it could be: A new Super #SmashBrosUltimate fighter will be revealed tonight at #TheGameAwards! Tune in to the show, beginning at 4pm PT, to be ready for the reveal! pic.twitter.com/Lkw9fRrizl — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 10, 2020 Right now we are on Fighters Pass Vol. 2 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with Min Min & Steve being the first two in the DLC pack. There are four remaining spots in this pass and we will know who the third one will be. It’s hard to predict who it could be now that it seems anything is possible for Super Smash Bros. The DLC character being revealed will be part of Challenger Pack 8. We’ll find out soon enough! The last time we saw a Super Smash Bros. DLC Fighter announced it was Joker from Persona. Make sure to tune into The Game Awards and stay tuned for more exciting announcements for Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation.
