Techland Asks For Fans To Be Patient In New Developer Update For Dying Light 2, Leaves 2021 Release Window
In the past week, developer Techland remains to be in the spotlight in regards to its coming game, Dying Light 2. The mentioned sequel for those familiar has not been met with an update in well over a year now and fans are beginning to get impatient as to where the game is or when it is scheduled to arrive. Thankfully, the development team told that a developer update will be taking place this week. Following the presentation’s announcement, Techland did clarify on its behalf the long wait for Dying Light 2. Part of that is because of the well in advance announcement of the game which is the result of a longer than usual gap for its release. “The definition of a dev hell requires the game to not make any development progress, while DL2 keeps moving forward, we announced the game too early,” the team responds to one users in a tweet. Now on Wednesday, March 17, Techland finally released the developer update and reads some of the nasty comments impatient fans left while in this stretched out wait for Dying Light 2. You can watch the footage in the video below: However, that is not all that Techland covers in the video. Additionally, Techland also tells that it is not ready to properly showcase new footage for the game just yet, but teases some new snippets from the approaching project. But ultimately the Polish developer asks that its fans be just a little bit more patient until the team is ready to share more. Also, Techland closes the video to poke at the fact that Dying Light 2 is now aimed to arrive in 2021. However, the developer does not press what platforms the game will be on. So it is not clearly understood if Dying Light 2 will arrive on the promised Xbox One & PlayStation 4 machines or uniquely to the latest iterations alongside PC, of course. Are you still waiting to learn more about Dying Light 2? Dying Light 2 is listed for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC with a 2021 release window.
Just Cause Mobile Gets Official Announcement With New Cinematic Trailer
While publisher Square Enix in most recent events is recognized for the ground-breaking release that is Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4, the Japanese firm is looking to tap into another market unattached to the living room. In that, the firm is aiming to make a stronger presence in mobile gaming. Already, Square Enix proves to be in pursuit for the audience with the announcements of Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier & Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis both which were revealed last month. Looking ahead for the scheduled Square Enix Presents showcase, it is suspected that the publisher would continue this new campaign for mobile releases with some announcements to take the spotlight. And just that occurred as the firm unveiled a new Space Invaders augmented reality project in collaboration with Taito Corporation to bring to life. Additionally, Square Enix does not stop there. In that, the publisher also announces a new game for smart phones, Just Cause Mobile. You can watch the announcement cinematic trailer in the video below: “Expanding the series, Just Cause: Mobile delivers the explosive action of the Just Cause universe to your fingertips in action-packed, single-player and multiplayer experiences that offer on-the-go grappling, gliding, and shooting, all presented through exhilarating top-down gameplay,” the press release’s synopsis reads. “Featuring in-game cutscenes and fully voiced characters, players can customize their agent and join the ranks of Firebrand, a special division within the covert organization, “The Agency.” The mission: stop a new mercenary group under the name of Darkwater. Darkwater is a group made up of ex-Black Hand military forces from overseas that are now a major threat to The Agency across the globe. “As a new recruit of Firebrand, day one starts off with a major attack on the base – one that the player narrowly escapes alive. Firebrand leader Carmen Padrón gives you the order to further investigate the mercenary group Darkwater and track down allies to assist you on your mission, including her former agency partner Rico Rodriguez.” Are you planning to try out Just Cause Mobile when it arrives? Just Cause Mobile is listed for Android and iOS. Source: Square Enix
Square Enix Montreal Reveals Space Invaders AR Mobile Game
Coming from Japanese publisher Square Enix, the firm issued a self-named livestreamed presentation will take place on Thursday, March 18. The event titled ‘Square Enix Presents’ is a showcase in which the company will feature new announcements from namely franchises like Life is Strange, Marvel’s Avengers, and Tomb Raider. Already following the showcase going live, some of the bombastic announcements already flooded the airwaves with the approaching release, Life is Strange: True Colors. Not to mention the returning rework of the titular, inaugural release with Life is Strange Remastered Collection: the bundle is said to include Deck Nine’s Life is Strange: Before the Storm as well. Those that pick up the Ultimate Edition of True Colors will receive the latter collection. Now in a separate announcement on one of Taito Corporation’s most namely franchises, Square Enix reveals a new mobile experience for Space Invaders. You can watch the teaser trailer in the video below: Head of Studio of Square Enix Montréal Patrick Naud had this to share about the collaboration with Taito Corporation on the new project: “We are extremely inspired by our collaboration with Taito to re-imagine the Space Invaders franchise in a contemporary way while shaping it to our ambitious vision of what it can be on mobile. “At Square Enix Montréal we are huge fans of the franchise and the team has risen to the challenge of showing how all-new technology can breathe fresh energy into a game as timeless as Space Invaders.” Evident from the trailer, the new game will be an augmented reality experience presumed to release for Android and iOS devices. You can head to the official website to sign-up for a chance to enter a selective playtest now. Previously, word broke from Deadline that Space Invaders is to receive a film adaptation. Even more, the classic cabinet release is told to also receive coming Mortal Kombat writer Greg Russo to be involved in penning the script for the motion picture with New Line Cinema. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you interested to see more of this coming Space Invaders project? Source: Square Enix
Black Panther: War For Wakanda Expansion Announced For Marvel’s Avengers, Slated For Fall 2021
Looking at Marvel’s Avengers, the direction the game is heading is surely questionable thanks to the unimpressive launch when the title shipped back in September 2020. For one, the release is to implement a season pass system which is accustomed for most games. However, it was clarified that the initiative will be for each playable super hero. And if that was not enough, the losses for the game are even more eye-opening. In that, it was reported that Marvel’s Avengers leaves Square Enix at a loss of over 60 million dollars since the game’s shipping and dropping of its playerbase shortly after. But, there are some exciting plans ahead for the title. One is the game arrives to PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S officially on Thursday, March 18. As for content wise, there is a promised Spider-Man add-on which is said to arrive later in 2021. But, that is only unique to PlayStation owners. In a new trailer uploaded, Crystal Dynamics presses on the next Avenger arriving to the game – Black Panther. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below: Titled ’Black Panther: War for Wakanda’, the coming expansion for Marvel’s Avengers is said to arrive in the latter parts of 2021 – presuming sometime in the fall. “Black Panther and the War for Wakanda are coming to Marvel’s Avengers along with Klaw, the Wakandan Jungle Biome, new enemies, and much more,” the description for the reveal trailer hints at. Elsewhere from Crystal Dynamics, the developer also announced Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy which releases on March 18 as well. The three-game bundle includes the titular three releases from Crystal Dynamics in one package alongside respected DLC from each game. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you planning to be on Marvel’s Avengers for Black Panther later this year? Marvel’s Avengers is out now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia.
Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Arrives To Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S/PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5/PC/Stadia This September
Looking at Thursday this week, publisher Square Enix already laid out anticipation for its coming Square Enix Presents showcase as developer Dontnod Entertainment issued that the next major entry for Life is Strange is set to take place sometime during the livestreamed show. In that, it was revealed that Deck Nine Games will be handling development on a new side entry, Life is Strange: True Colors. However, that was not the only announcement for the Life is Strange franchise. Even more, Square Enix featured that a reworking of the original Life is Strange + Life is Strange: Before the Storm will both be arriving in one compilation: Life is Strange Remastered Collection. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: “Experience two award-winning Life is Strange games like never before! Remastered visuals and animation breathe new life into the great cast of characters and gripping stories,” the description reads for the bundle on the game’s website. “Max rewinds time to get to the truth, while Chloe sparks an unforgettable friendship as she struggles to overcome her past. “Illuminated by its iconic lighthouse, this small town on the Oregon Coast has seen more than its fair share of mysteries. The disappearance of Rachel Amber. Government corruption. Family secrets. A raging forest fire. A supernatural storm. As Max and as Chloe, your choices will shape the past, present, and future of Arcadia Bay.” Most noted about the announcement is that fans planning on purchasing the Ultimate Edition for Life is Strange: True Colors will also receive Life is Strange Remastered Collection as part of the package. Furthermore, the collection will also include redone visuals, improved lighting, better character animations, and reason to return to the first Life is Strange. Are you thinking about picking up Life is Strange Remastered Collection? Life is Strange Remastered Collection arrives on September 10, 2021 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Stadia.
Deck Nine Reveals Life Is Strange: True Colors, Scheduled Release For September 10th
Just last week, Square Enix broke the news that the Japanese publisher would be hosting its own livestreamed showcase. Dubbed ‘Square Enix Presents’, the show was told to feature a plethora of announcements in regards to upcoming release Outriders from People Can Fly, and update on the 25th anniversary for Tomb Raider, and new details on the next release for the Life is Strange franchise. Notably, the announcement came with the notion that developer Dontnod Entertainment would be dealing the unveiling. Already, the French developer issued to be handling more than a handful of releases in the coming years as per a interview last year. However, upon the reveal, Life is Strange: Before the Storm team Deck Nine Games is to be responsible for the new game. Announcing Life is Strange: True Colors, the game is another spin-off release for the series and will arrive as one major release rather than the traditional episodic structure previous releases were met with. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below: “Alex Chen hides her ‘curse’: the supernatural ability to absorb and manipulate the strong emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, she must embrace her volatile power to find the truth — and reveal dark secrets buried by the town,” the overview on the game’s official website reads. “Deep in the mountains of Colorado, you’ll find Haven Springs, a small mining town filled with beauty and mystery. As Alex, you’ll discover the shocking secrets behind your brother’s death in an emotional roller-coaster of an adventure, using your psychic power of Empathy to change fate and change lives.” Are you excited for a new spin on the Life is Strange series? Life is Strange: True Colors is listed for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Stadia to arrive on September 10, 2021.
Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Launches Today For Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S/PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5
To the future of Tomb Raider, it is currently glowing with the progress made in the entertainment realm of things. In that, the second entry in the theatrical series starring Alicia Vikander is already finished and already in post-production. However, the motion picture is undetermined as to when it will arrive as its 2021 box office release was pulled back in fall 2020. Despite the upset for fans of the first film that released in 2018, there is a plus for Tomb Raider fans elsewhere. In that, the franchise is reportedly expecting an anime adaptation as per a report from The Hollywood Reporter. Even more, The Witcher prequel “Blood Origin” executive producer Tasha Huo is told to be responsible to write for the coming anime. In recent reports, users uncovered listings for Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy on both the Microsoft Store & later on PlayStation Store; presumably to be revealed at the scheduled Square Enix Presents showcase for Thursday. And as you might guess, the bundle launches today. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below: “Follow Lara on her formative journey across the world, starting in Tomb Raider trapped on the shrouded island of Yamatai off the coast of Japan, to the harsh Siberian tundra hiding an immortal secret in Rise of the Tomb Raider, and finally to the mountainous landscape of Peru to uncover a cataclysmic power in Shadow of the Tomb Raider,” the description reads on the Microsoft Store. “With all the definitive edition content from each game, this Trilogy promises dozens of hours of breathtaking exploration, challenging puzzle-solving, and survival combat with Lara as she becomes the Tomb Raider she was destined to become.” Elsewhere during the Square Enix Presents showcase, the publisher alongside Luminous Productions unveiled the official name for Project Athia: Forspoken. The game is also slated to arrive next year in 2022. You can read the full report by heading here. What of the three Tomb Raider games are you excited to return to? Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Project Athia Gets Official Name: Forspoken, 2022 Release Window Scheduled
This past June upon learning the definition of next-generation leaps in the video game industry, Square Enix & Luminous Productions revealed Project Athia. Unsure as for the game itself, the developer showcase a true breath in the right direction for a new standard in console gaming. Noted, the game will be a unique, timed release on PlayStation 5 ahead of competing platforms – Xbox really. But, details did surface outside of the singular announcement that took place at the start of the summer, In that, Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda spared that Project Athia will be treading closer to an open-world experience more so outside of the one instance featured in its reveal. Another namely instance came from the PlayStation 5 launch trailer in November which issued that Project Athia will remain a exclusive to PlayStation hardware for roughly two years. However, it is unsure as to when the deal begins at the time of reporting with no available release window present. Following, Sony also issued that the game would arrive later in 2022 as per a CES promotional video for the latest console. However, Sony Interactive Entertainment later retracted the original footage and removed the listing for Project Athia’s 2022 launch window. Regardless, Luminous Productions during Thursday’s Square Enix Presents showcase unveiled the official name for Project Athia: Forspoken. You can watch the new trailer in the video below: Game Director Takeshi Aramaki elsewhere in a PlayStation Blog post elaborated more on the basis of Forspoken. “Forspoken is an action RPG where you will take on the role of Frey Holland, an ordinary young woman who must harness her magical abilities to survive in a fantastical and dangerous land called Athia. As Frey, you will embark on a thrilling, other-worldly adventure and face treacherous trials to unravel the mystery behind the unknown land of Athia and awaken something much more from within.” “Frey takes center stage in Forspoken, and we’re delighted to announce that actor, Ella Balinska is performing the character. We were looking for someone who could convincingly portray Frey’s dynamic character, and we knew immediately that Ella was the perfect person to play her. From the beginning, Ella understood the themes and concept of the game and was able to channel this in her performance to bring Frey’s character to life. “Not only is Ella talented and well matched to the role of Frey, but she is also extremely passionate about Forspoken as her first video game project. “ What are you most excited about Forspoken and the new details presented? Forspoken arrives to PlayStation 5 and PC sometime in 2022. Source: PlayStation Blog
Sea of Thieves hits 20 million players since its launch
This weekend will mark Sea of Thieves’ third anniversary where it launched on Windows 10 and Xbox One. Since its release in March 2018 there have been over 20 million players adventuring the seas. It’s no question that Xbox Game Pass has played a huge part in the numbers for Sea of Thieves players, but it’s safe to say that many are still enjoying the game in 2021. To celebrate the 3 year anniversary for Sea of Thieves, players will be able to obtain special in-game items for doing the following: Players who log in between March 18 (10:00 UTC) and March 25 (10:00 UTC) will receive this year’s anniversary gift: the Prosperous Captain’s Sails. If you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, you can also receive the Jump for Joy Emote by logging in between March 18 and March 21! As part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks, members can now claim the Sea of Thieves Ocean Crawler Bundle for free between March 18 (16:00 UTC) and June 18 (23:59 UTC). Still need to pick up the game itself? Sea of Thieves is on sale for its anniversary weekend – grab it at 50% off in the Microsoft Store between March 18 and March 21. We’ll be running a special Gold and Glory Weekend from March 19 (00:00 UTC) to March 22 (23:59 UTC), where you can not only earn double the gold and Trading Company reputation but extra Seasonal Renown too! Grab the final set of Season One Twitch Drops by tuning in to any of our Sea of Thieves Partners between March 19 and March 23. You can pick up the remaining Gilded Phoenix equipment as well as the all-new Hornpipe Dance Emote to dance a merry jig. If you want to dive into the backstories of some of Sea of Thieves’ main characters, the first free issue of our latest Sea of Thieves Origins comic miniseries is available on comiXology now – focusing on the exploits of Sir Arthur Pendragon as he forges his name as the Champion of Souls. Our final update to Season One also goes live today, teeing up a brand new Vault Raiders Event (starting March 25) and introducing new wonders to the Pirate Emporium including a free ROFL Emote and this weekend’s grand anniversary Emporium sale! Check out our Sea of Thieves review. Have you been on the Sea of Thieves grind? Source
