Halo Infinite Receives Themed Xbox Elite Controller 2 In New Announcement

From news this week at Gamescom Opening Night Live, one of the largest boulders pushed happened to be the release date for Halo Infinite. While fans were certainly hoping for a release date aimed for November 15 – as indicated from a slip by a voice actor for the game and backed by speculation fueled by the series’ official anniversary – it is now landing on December 8th, 343 Industries reveals. But, it came with more than just that. In that, Halo Infinite is receiving a specialized Xbox Series X console coming this November. In that, the Special Edition will include a themed controller alongside a decorated console infused with some galactic designs that complement the theme for Halo. Even more, there is another accessory that fans might want to keep their eyes open for. In that, a separate controller inspired by the game is on the way. disconnected to the Special Edition console. A new Xbox Elite Series 2 controller based off of John-117’s armor from Halo Infinite is on the way. You can watch the trailer showcasing the new game paddle in the video below: “The brand-new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Halo Infinite Limited Edition, featuring a battle-scarred Mjolnir-themed design from team Xbox will be a welcome addition to any Spartan’s arsenal. With a look that’ll have you right at home with the UNSC, and an in-game weapon charm of the controller itself, you’ll be well on your way to having all the right equipment to battle the Banished,” 343 Industries writes for the controller on Halo Waypoint. This week is not the first time we witnessed a themed controller arriving this November. In fact, developer Playground Games unveiled that Forza Horizon 5 is to offer its own Xbox Series |S controller later this fall when the titular game arrives on November 9th. For pre-ordering the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Halo Infinite Limited Edition, you can head to the Microsoft Store here. Are you tepted to pick up the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Halo Infinite Limited Edition? Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Halo Infinite Limited Edition ships on November 15, 2021. Source: Halo Waypoint

Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition, Little Big Workshop, And Wave Break Featured For Stadia Pro September 2021 Free Titles

Amid the continue battle between Xbox Series consoles against PlayStation 5, Google’s Stadia continues to gain ground as it further establishes more releases for its platform. Accordingly, Stadia Pro also delivers more incentive for the platform as it offers the same or even more titles per month compared to its competitors. Just this month, the service offered the following: Killer Queen Black, Valkyria Chronicles 4, GRIME. It Came From Space & Ate Our Brains, and Epistory – Typing Chronicles. Additionally, Stadia also grabs traction for its unique features as well in recent weeks. Last month, Google announced that it will be launching a preview for Crowd Play. In action, users watching a livestream via YouTube can ‘Crowd Play’ which queues them to join the lobby/match the streamer is playing in. The mechanic is currently still in beta for select users. Now for September 2021, Google recently returned to issue an update on its list for Stadia Pro titles. Unfortunately, Gunsport, Blue Fire, and Chronos will be gone from the service at the end of August. You can read the new lineup list below: Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition Little Big Workshop Wave Break This week, Google also announces Watch Dogs: Legion is coming to the platform as well. But more importantly is that the 2020 title also comes with the PC-exclusive Watch Dogs: Legion of the Dead mode. As of reporting, this is the only advancement of the new game mode arriving to other formats so far. Elsewhere recently, former Stadia Games and Entertainment head Jade Raymond acquires another industry veteran for her Montreal-based team, Haven Entertainment Studios. At the time of reporting, Assassin’s Creed developer Raphael Lacoste – who laid out the foundation for the franchise – joins Raymond’s team as an Art Director. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you interest to try any of the new Stadia Pro games? Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition, Little Big Workshop, and Wave Break arrives to Stadia Pro on September 1, 2021. Source: Google

Warhammer: Chaosbane, Mulaka, Samurai Shodown II, Zone of the Enders HD Collection Revealed For September 2021’s Xbox Games With Gold

In the past month, Xbox company Microsoft has capitalized greatly on Xbox Game Pass. In that, the firm has established titles like Hades & Katamari Damacy: Reroll in the first half of the month followed by both Psychonauts 2 & 12 Minutes plus more in the latter half as well. Not only that, but also indoctrinating releases from Humble Bundle as well in a collaborative compilation at Gamescom this week also. But for Xbox Games with Gold, August 2021 does stand to be a stronger month than most. In that, games such as Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, And Garou: Mark of the Wolves headline for the month. However, the amount of attention does not draw close to the monthly games library service. So, of course, following months are anticipated to be lesser than desirable following. According to a new trailer for September 2021’s Xbox Games with Gold, the next month is to include Warhammer: Chaosbane, Mulaka, Samurai Shodown II, Zone of the Enders HD Collection. You can watch the trailer in the video below: To kick off the month, Warhammer: Chaosbane will be available from September 1 to September 30 for Xbox One alongside Zone of the Enders HD Collection on Xbox 360 from September 1 to September 15. Later starting on September 16, Mulaka will arrive for Xbox One and remains until October 15 the month after while Xbox 360 expects Samurai Shodown II from then until September 30 at the end of the month. Interesting about titles supported for Xbox\Xbox Series X|S is that border will be diminished come the end of this year. This week at the Xbox Gamescom Livestream, Microsoft announced it will be initiating xCloud for consoles which will not require owners of older hardware to experience titles unique to the newest systems. You can read the full report by heading here. What Xbox Games with Gold titles are you tempted to install first next month? Warhammer: Chaosbane will be available from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021; Zone of the Enders HD Collection will be available from September 1, 2021 to September 15, 2021; Mulaka will be available from September 16, 2021 until October 15, 2021; Samurai Shodown II will be available from September 16, 2021 until September 30, 2021. Source: Xbox Wire

Bloodhunt, Vampire: The Masquerade Battle Royale, Launches Early Access Next Month

For the ongoing Vampire: The Masquerade series, many fans are awaiting a selection of titles coming to the franchise. Namely, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. However, difficulties with internal development leaves the project in a downward spiral one report shared previously. In that, studio Hardsuit Labs after delaying the game more than once was taken off the project as the main developer as the title gets pushed to an undated arrival. However, there is still other releases on the way such as Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong. But, the spin-off entry alike the prominent project is also releasing later than anticipated. In that, the game is said to ship in February next year now instead of its initially promised 2021 launch window. Even more, developer Sharkmob is working on a battle royale experience set within the Vampire: The Masquerade universe – Bloodhunt. While there is not determined release date for the game, the team in a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live on Wednesday reveals the project to be entering Early Access on Steam next month. You can watch the new trailer in the video below: “We think that the inclusion of the game into the Early Access program will not only enable us to quickly get you all back to Prague but also help us speed up the progress of the development of the game as we are able to get so much more reliable play data from our community, and we hope that you will find the game to be a very enjoyable experience as well,” developer Sharkmob pens in an announcement post for the game entering Early Access. Additionally, the game studio also issues that the experience is intended to be a free-to-play title well beyond the game’s complete release when that comes in due time. Are you excited to try out Bloodhunt later this September? Bloodhunt arrives to Early Access on September 7, 2021 for PC. Source: Sharkmob

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Latest Release Date Paved For Spring 2022 In New Gameplay Trailer

Treading back as far to E3 2019, developer Traveller’s Tales officially announced Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. However, since its public inception led the game to continuous pushed release dates. Following the original unveiling, the Lego anthology of Star Wars films was told to ship later on in October 2020 later on. But prior to new information giving a specific release date for the new fall launch window, Traveller’s Tales shared that it is too ambitious of a launch timeframe for the project and pushed it to spring 2021. As part of a reassurance for the game, the team told the game will deliver native versions for Xbox Series systems alongside PlayStation 5. Even then, that was still too soon for the team which lead to an dateless delay for the game after that. The wait for details officially ended on the status of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga this Wednesday during Gamescom Opening Night Live. In that, Traveller’s Tales shares a new trailer listing a spring 2022 release date for next year. You can watch the gameplay trailer in the video below: “It’s massively encouraging to see how you guys are enjoying the trailer. I can say that you have seen literally the tip of the iceberg and we cannot wait to share more with you in the future, GONK!” Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Game Director James McLoughlin shared in a statement following the trailer going live. What explains the meat of the continuous delays for Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the scale of the new release. Unlike prior games, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga shapes to be more than what fits in the definition of a “standard Lego title” and instead breaks the boundaries with realistic lighting/reflections and an even wider galaxy to explore like never before in previous Lego Star Wars games. Previously, it was rumored that Warner Bros. Games is looking to sell both NetherRealm Studios alongside Traveller’s Tales. However, corporate leadership at the firm pressed that the speculation is not true leading forward. You can read the full report by heading here. What has you most excited from the recent Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga trailer? Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC sometime in spring 2022. Source: Traveller’s Tales

The Outlast Trials Receives New Trailer Sharing Release Window For 2022

While developer Red Barrels left a large lasting impression on its players with the initial release of Outlast in 2014 followed by the sequel Outlast II later on in 2017, the game stands to be a hallmark for the survival horror genre. However, the game studio since remains fairly dormant on its next project. But, it is certain that the next release is to surely be set within the realm of Outlast once more. Back in late 2019, Red Barrels revealed a new experience – The Outlast Trials. Unlike previous entries, the newest project injects horrific trials against subjects to overcome the obstacles. At the time of the announcement, it was shared that The Outlast Trials will be a solo experience or indulged with up to four players in cooperative play. More than a year following the game’s inception, Red Barrels has spared a new trailer for the game showcasing a first look at gameplay for the title. You can watch the new trailer in the video below: “Set in the era of the Cold War, human guinea pigs are involuntarily recruited by the good folks at the Murkoff Corporation to test advanced methods of brainwashing and mind control,” the synopsis reads from the studio’s website. “In a world of distrust, fear, and violence, your morals will be challenged, your endurance tested, and your sanity crushed. All in the name of progress, science, and profit. Survive alongside friends or dare to face the experiments by yourself.” Initially, developer Red Barrels while announcing the game did not list an official release date for the game. However, there was some suggestion that players could expect the game as early as 2021. But, the new footage concludes by sharing that The Outlast Trials is now planned to deliver later in 2022. What are you most interested to see about The Outlast Trials? The Outlast Trials ships in 2022, listed for PC currently.

Tomb Raider Creator Announces New Dimension Adventure Title Dream Cycle

Although many fans of the Tomb Raider franchise in the last decade enjoyed the rebooted trilogy from developer Crystal Dynamics, the original creator of the IP is working on an entirely new project. Through a self-made venture Cathuria Games, Toby Gard shared to be revealing his next major creation later on at Gamescom this week, one tweet hinted at. From Tomb Raider composer Nathan McCree, fans had to tune in to discover what is on the menu next for the industry. Came Gamescom Opening Night Live on Wednesday revealed that both Gard and McCree alongside publisher Raw Fury is working on a new title, Dream Cycle. In sum, the game is said to be a never-ending experience as adventure fuels for more exploration. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below: “Dream Cycle is the foundation of a journey into the endless unknown, an ever growing portal into adventure.” said Toby Gard. “Join our community of explorers and help us build a new type of Action Adventure game, where gods, monsters and magic filter through the psyche of the modern world.” Raw Fury CEO Jónas Antonsson added, “Dream Cycle represented a chance to reshape and reinvent a genre within the games industry, with the person that had done exactly that once before. It holds great promise.” Noted, the game is to enter Early Access on Steam which implies that the complete, full release has yet to be made. While not entirely connected to Gard or McCree, Shadow of the Tomb Raider fairly recently received a new update. In that, the game welcomed next-generation patchwork which introduced a better experience for both PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series machines. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you interested in Dream Cycle? Dream Cycle arrives to PC via Early Access on September 7, 2021. Source: Raw Fury

Splitgate: Arena Warfare’s Season 0 Launches This Week

While Halo Infinite continues to shape its new future as a free-to-play experience for later this holiday, 1047 Games is using the remaining airwaves for its continuously growing Splitgate: Arena Warfare. In 2020, fans witnessed the PC release of the game which showed potential for what could come when the game reaches the lengths of console owners in the coming future. Later on, the game studio went on to announce that the game is arriving to Xbox & PlayStation later in 2021. Even more, users can anticipate even more flexibility as the game will also incorporate cross-platform play between all supported formats for Splitgate: Arena Warfare. However, ahead of its release – actually a day before – 1047 Games delayed the game until August the month following. But in a new announcement on Wednesday during Gamescom Opening Night Live, the developer announces to be releasing Season 0 for Splitgate: Arena Warfare immediately. You can watch the new trailer in the video below: As part of the announcement for the first official content season for Splitgate: Arena Warfare, 1047 Games introduces a reworking of the map Outpost with Karman Station. Additionally, the team injected other features such as a progression battle pass, game mode Contamination, Casual Team Rumble playlist, and even incorporated a final kill cam as well. Of course, there is also a selection of quality of life changes that are coming to the game such as overtime for a selection of game modes and a custom game browser. Additionally, players that play competitively can now find Diamond and higher in the playlist now. Are you excited for Splitgate Season 0? Splitgate: Arena Warfare is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Source: 1047 Games

2K, Firaxis Reveals Tactical RPG Marvel’s Midnight Suns Arriving March 2022

For those that might not recall, the leading up to E3 this past June was further fueled with excitement from statements that broke out then. In that, Bloomberg Tech’s Jason Schreier at the time told that 2K is scheduling to unveil some exciting projects very soon. The first happened to be a previously rumored spin-off title from Gearbox Software. But, hesitation did grow since the studio’s founder denounced the claims. Regardless, Summer Game Fest later went on to feature the alleged title announcing ‘Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands’, a fantasy experience scheduled to arriving next year in 2022. Another project was said to be a Marvel XCOM project. Schreier goes back as far as 2018 disclosing details on the game at the time. But, the title has yet to break the airwaves since the report back in June. Excitingly, the lid was removed during Gamescom Opening Night Live on Wednesday. During that, Firaxis Games & 2K unveiled Marvel’s Midnight Suns. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below: “Through a twisted marriage of magic and science, the nefarious force known as Hydra has revived Lilith, Mother of Demons, after centuries of slumber. Lilith will stop at nothing to complete an ancient prophecy and summon her evil master, Chthon.,” an overview for the game reads from 2K. “Pushed to the brink, the Avengers desperately look to fight fire with Hellfire by enlisting the help of the Midnight Suns – Nico Minoru, Blade, Magik, and Ghost Rider – young heroes with powers deeply rooted in the supernatural, formed to prevent the very prophecy Lilith aims to fulfill. Together, they resurrect an ancient warrior – the Hunter, Lilith’s forsaken child and the only hero known to have ever defeated her.” Howbeit, that is not the only AAA Marvel title shipping in the next couple of months. Previously, Square Enix and Eidos Montreal revealed Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. The game is scheduled to arrive later this fall and feature the storyline with Star Lord as the game’s protagonist. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you planning to pick up Marvel’s Midnight Suns next year? Marvel’s Midnight Suns ships sometime in March 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Source: 2K