The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep will launch for PC on September 18, followed by PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux later in 2018, developer inXile Entertainment. Pre-orders for the PC, Mac, and Linux versions are available now at the game’s official website. A beta is available today to Kickstarter backers and anyone who pre-orders the Platinum or Ultimate editions of the game.
Here is an overview of the game, via inXile Entertainment:
A return to the series’ roots, The Bard’ Tale IV: Barrows Deep takes players back to the fantastical world of Caith for a classic single-player, first-person, party-based role-playing adventure rich in exploration, devious puzzles and combat. Recruit and level up a party of six renegade heroes and rise against the dark powers that have corrupted the realm. Dive deep into dangerous, maze-like dungeons, solve challenging riddles and quests, and defeat magical beasts, creatures and more in dynamic phase-based battles.
The Bard’ Tale IV: Barrows Deep’s vibrant, interactive world is powered by Unreal Engine 4 and 3D photogrammetry to capture the atmosphere and detail of Scottish architecture and geography. Players will discover an engaging storyline from acclaimed writer Nathan Long (Wasteland 2) featuring beautiful music – composed by Ged Grimes (Simple Minds) and accompanied by some of the world’s top Gaelic singers – that plays directly into the game itself.
The newest chapter in the hugely influential The Bard’ Tale franchise, which first premiered in 1985, The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep arrives in time for the 30th anniversary of The Bard’s Tale III: Thief of Fate, which was featured in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s The Art of Video Games exhibit.
Gameloft and Laplace have released the debut trailer for the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita version of Dungeon Hunter V.
As previously announced, Dungeon Hunter V will launch via the PlayStation Store in Japan on July 13. Pre-registration is available now (PS4, PS Vita) and will run through July 18. Users who pre-register will receive an equipment treasure chest containing a powerful weapon.
Gene Rain, a futuristic third-person shooter developed by Chinese studio Deeli Network, will launch for PlayStation 4 on July 17, the developer announced.
Xbox One and PC (Steam) releases are also planned, but have yet to be dated.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Death is always fair. It treats both the poor and the rich equally. This is the concept of the “Death Squad.” Players will control the “Death Squad” in the game, fighting to end the conflicts afflicting the world.
There are three forces in the game. The background of the story begins with the conflict between these three forces. Each force has its own ideas and goals that it strives for. In the game, following the story, players will control three main characters: Alex (half-human and half-robot), Salman (robot), and Li Ying (human). They will fight to end the world conflicts no matter the cost.
The game has a simple upgrading system. There are nine weapons and a variety of character attributes. Among them, three main weapons and all character attributes can be upgraded.
There are four types of scenes in the game: destroyed cities, quiet towns, deep canyons, and cities in the dark of the night. There are more than 12 types of enemies. Sensations, data, and behavior have been implemented into the game’s AI to give it human-like characteristics. Each enemy has unique attributes and detailed behavior.
Story Background
• In 2049, the quantum equation proposed by Bill Feynman was satisfied.
• In 2051, the operating rate of the global computers had increased by 3,500, which made Bill Feynman a leading figure in the field of science and technology.
• In 2055, Bill Feynman had successfully obtained various core human gene combinations by boosting the computer performance.
• In 2057, Bill Feynman Research Institute was established.
• In 2059, the world was at chaos. The disorderly development of AI had led to the increasing number of refugees. The rationality of existence was reassessed by humans.
• In 2060, Bill Feynman Research Institute found a solution to change the human gene sequence and relied on its amazing technical strength to develop the airborne fog.
• In 2089, humans abandoned the Common Era and then established the Gene Rain as the first year of an era.
• Twenty years after Gene Rain, the drawbacks of gene sequence came to emerge and the unknown creatures entered the human world. This is where our story begins.
Team Cherry will release the final free content pack for Hollow Knight, titled “Gods & Glory,” for boh the Switch and PC versions of the game on August 23, the company announced.
Described as the largest content pack yet, “Gods & Glory” offers new bosses, new non-player characters, new secrets, and a new gameplay mode. Here is the full outline, via Team Cherry:
• New Character and Quest – The Godseeker arrives (and your romance options expand). Track down this disturbing yet alluring being, break her chains and aid her in an ancient duty.
• New Boss Fights – Hallownest’s greatest warriors raise their blades. Prepare yourself for giant new boss fights against the ultimate foes. Each new battle intertwines with the Godseeker’s quest. No specifics on how that’ll happen, but it may not be as you expect!
• New Game Mode – Hollow Knight receives a third game mode. This ones been long requested and is a classic for the genre. Complete the Gods & Glory story to unlock the new mode.
• New Music – Christopher Larkin is going all out for Hollow Knight’s final free pack, with new soaring boss tracks and giant remixes of some beloved classics.
• Glorify Charms – Prove yourself and uncover a whole new depth to your charm collection.
Fighting EX Layer free DLC characters Vulcano Rosso and Pullum Purna teaser trailer
Arika has released a new trailer for Fighting EX Layer teasing upcoming playable characters Vulcano Rosso and Pullum Purna.
As previously announced, both characters will be available completely free of charge. Details regarding their release dates will be announced at Evo 2018, which takes place from August 3 in Las Vegas.
Fighting EX Layer is available now for PlayStation 4.
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition Announced for PS4, Xbox One and Switch
Redeemer Enhanced Edition Game Stomping out Consoles in August
Buka Entertainment and Sobaka Studio announced today the upcoming release of their brutal brawler video game Redeemer on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in August 2018.
Original game Redeemer was released on Steam in August 2017 and it received a massively positive feedback due to its charismatic protagonist and vigorous bloody gameplay.
For the following year gamers waited for the arrival of Vasily to their consoles and today developers are happy to announce that their wish is about to come true. The updated and improved Redeemer: Enhanced Edition comes really soon to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™!
Developers team had taken into account this community feedback and added local co-op, character classes (Monk and Soldier) and improved the balance of some levels.
The Redeemer: Enhanced Edition announcement trailer reveals the origin story of Vasily’s plight as well as game combat mechanics and Enhanced Edition features.
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition will be available for a price of $19.99 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and of $24.99 on Nintendo Switch.
About Redeemer: Enhanced Edition
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition is an intense modern take on the brawler genre where you will punch, hack, and blast your way through enemies using fists, hammers, fire arms, and the environment itself.
Vasily, once an elite operative working for the biggest Cybernetic Weapon Manufacturer in the world, narrowly escaped to a secluded monastery when the corporation wanted to make him one of its cyborg soldiers.
For 20 years he tried to find peace and harmony amongst fellow monks until the corporation eventually found his trace and is now closing in on Vasily’s location. In so doing, they have given him one last shot at redemption.
Key Features
• Intense Top Down Action: Take out enemies in every way possible!
• Brutal Hand-to-Hand Combat: Collection of brutal fighting moves, combos, charge and jump attacks.
• Character class selection: Choose whether Vasily is a monk or a soldier, depending on your preferred combat style.
• Unique Kill System: Use your surroundings to stealthy eliminate your enemies.
• Parry System: Block the hits and learn enemy movements and attack patterns to create a ballet of death for them.
• Disarm-or-Dismember System: Disarm your foes and use their limbs as melee weapons.
• Story Driven Single-Player: Discover Vasily’s haunted past and experience a narrative journey of betrayal and redemption.
• Arena Mode: Practice and test your fighting skills by battling countless enemies in a horde-like arena mode.
• Cooperative game mode for two players: Walk through the game alongside your friend and may your gamepads be the ultimate weapons of retribution!