Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition releases June 25 for all platforms
Ubisoft has officially announced the release date for Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition after it was confirmed to launch sometime this year. The 20th Anniversary Edition is remastered in 4K resolution and is 60 frames per second. Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on June 25, 2024. Limited Run Games will release physical editions for all consoles with pre-orders opening July 12. Here is everything about the game below (Thanks Gematsu): About Return to Hillys alongside Jade, Pey’J, Double H and all of Beyond Good & Evil‘s colorful characters and embark on a journey that will -literally- take you to the Moon! Discover the new Anniversary Gallery, the re-orchestrated iconic Soundtrack and more in this special edition! The Best Way to Play Play Beyond Good & Evil in the best way possible with upgraded performances up to 4K, 60 frames per second and numerous quality of life improvements including autosave, cutscene-skip, full controller and keyboard & mouse support, and cross-save across all platforms. On the Hunt for Treasure Learn more about Jade’s childhood and her link to Beyond Good & Evil 2 thanks to a new treasure hunt throughout Hillys! Collect exclusive cosmetic rewards as you progress through the game and explore the planet. Dive Into History Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Beyond Good & Evil by reliving the story of its development, from early conception until release! Featuring tons of never-before-seen artworks and videos, exclusive anecdotes, and secret unreleased content… And More An Upgraded Experience – Enjoy the game in a whole new light thanks to improved graphics, remapped controls, and updated audio, including more than 15 pieces of the iconic soundtrack re-recorded by a live orchestra under the direct supervision of Christophe Héral! New Speedrun Mode – Put your skills to the test in the new Speedrun Mode! Track your current and best times as you complete the game and be ready to risk it all as no saves are allowed in this mode! Updated Achievements – Challenge yourself and discover more of the quirky secrets of Hillys with more than 20 new Achievements! Share your progress and love for Beyond Good & Evil on all compatible platforms. Rediscover the Iconic Story Welcome to System 4 – Discover Hillys, a wonderfully odd maritime planet with sparse islands and a quirky flora and fauna. The diverse and wide areas of this semi-open world are teaming with life, from the busy streets of its vibrant capital city to the hidden caves of dormant volcanoes. Dive Into the Extraordinary – Meet Jade, a driven and bold young photojournalist investigating mysterious DomZ alien attacks. Alongside colorful characters such as her adoptive uncle Pey’j or the valiant Double H, embark on a trailblazing blend of action gameplay and thrilling emotional cutscenes! A Pioneering Action-adventure Game – Armed with a Dai-Jo and her faithful Camera, Jade’s adventure will get you to freely explore Hillys, combat creatures large and small, infiltrate dangerous areas, solve enigmatic puzzles, play addictive mini-games, race the best Hovercraft pilots, and take pictures of the whole experience! On its official website, you can learn more about Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition. Updates on Beyond Good & Evil 2 remain to be seen from Ubisoft after it was announced to be in development over 5 years ago.
Pepper Grinder comes to Xbox and PlayStation on August 6
Devolver Digital and Ahr Ech announced today they are bringing their treasure-filled platformer, Pepper Grinder to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The indie title was first released on PC and Nintendo Switch earlier this year and is finally coming to the other platforms. When will Pepper Grinder come to Xbox and PlayStation? Pepper Grinder comes to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on August 6, 2024. The announcement was made in a brand-new trailer shared by Devolver Digital. In other news, Pepper Grinder will be getting a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The physical editions will hit store shelves on October 4, 2024. In our review of Pepper Grinder, we scored the game a 9 out of 10. It has a nostalgic, pixelated art style with fantastic gameplay. It’s a short game, but entertaining and it will have you wanting more.
Xbox will have a booth at Gamescom 2024 with plenty of games
Gamescom 2024 is coming up in a couple of months and companies are starting to confirm if they’ll be attending the event or not. Nintendo and Sony both confirmed they will not have a booth at the event, but Microsoft has officially confirmed it will have an Xbox booth with plenty of games to showcase. Xbox will have its biggest booth yet at Gamescom from August 21-25 and the games featured include Avowed, Age of Mythology: Retold, and many more. See the full list below: Age of Mythology: Retold Avowed Ara: History Untold Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Diablo Immortal The Elder Scrolls Online Fallout 76 Towerborne World of Warcraft: The War Within This list of games is just the start for the Xbox booth at Gamescom 2024 and there will be even more to announce. We’ll have to wait and see what else could be at the event, but with Indiana Jones and The Great Circle planned to release this Holiday it wouldn’t be a surprise to see that playable as well.
Sony will be skipping Gamescom 2024
Gamescom is the next biggest event in the video game industry and news is already coming out regarding some of its major exhibitors. According to Games Wirtschaft, Sony will be skipping out on Gamescom 2024 so don’t expect to see a PlayStation booth at this year’s show. “Sony Interactive currently has no plans to exhibit at Gamescom 2024”. Sony Interactive Entertainment stated. It won’t just be PlayStation that will be skipping Gamescom this year. Nintendo announced in April that they would take a break from the show. For both companies, it’s understandable as there seems to be a transition incoming for Nintendo. As for PlayStation, they don’t have any huge games to showcase. Microsoft has not made a statement on whether they will be attending the show with an Xbox booth.
