Gaijin Entertainment today announced that the “Weapons of Victory” Update for the award-winning MMO WWII online game, War Thunder, is now live. The update, with the telltale number 1.70.1945, provides War Thunder’s 9 million players worldwide with access to over 40 new vehicles and three new maps thematically tied to the final stages of WWII.

The “Normandy” map provides a deadly mix of ambush points and terrain and is a true ‘battle for the hedgerows’ homage to the Allied push to retake northern France in June 1944. The “Hürtgen Forest” map features the challenging terrain of Western Germany faced by the US Army. Finally, the “Reichstag” map takes armored combat to the hard fought streets of Berlin.

In addition, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe, the development team has prepared an exclusive series of vehicles called “Weapons of Victory”. These are planes and tanks that each have incredible, real histories. Players will be able to get them as part of upcoming May festivities by participating in in-game events and promotional activities.

Included in the line-up of six legendary fighters is the RAF Spitfire Mk IXc that belonged to decorated pilot and the Siege of Malta’s ace, John Plagis. For the USAF we added Ray S Westmore’s (21 confirmed kills) P51-D Mustang ‘Daddy’s Girl’. The US M-18 from the 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion, nicknamed “Black Cat”, as well as 4 other famous vehicles are now available for Ground Forces.

The non-premium version of the M-18 tank destroyer is actually part of the highly anticipated new line of American self-propelled guns. The U.S. also gets the T34 Sherman ‘Calliope’ – a fearsome multi-rocket firing tank capable of delivering devastating offensive fire support. However, that is not all, of course: the United Kingdom gets a new line-up of Fleet Air Arm from the trusty Sea Gladiator biplane to the fearsome Attacker FB.1 jet, with USSR, Germany and Japan also getting new tools of destruction. In total, 1.70.1945 Update offer 40 new planes and tanks.

Aircraft damage model received a substantial update. The new system, you will see significant changes in the behavior of aircraft in collisions, as well as during emergency landings. For example, it will be more difficult to harm a heavy bomber by ramming it while flying a light aircraft and the correct execution of the “belly landing” will damage the aircraft slightly with the possibility to fully repair it and return to battle.

To learn more about the changes in the damage model check the developer’s blog: http://warthunder.com/en/devblog/current/771

Mistwalker Corporation announced today that its popular mobile role playing game Terra Battle recently exceeded 2 million downloads across all platforms and territories since its October 2014 launch. As part of the original Download Starter campaign, the milestone means that the company will begin development on Terra Battle’s console version. Details on the title will be released at a later date.

The company also announced the continuation of the Download Starter campaign as plans for future milestone rewards are in the works. As part of the expanded Download Starter campaign, to celebrate 2 million downloads and the game’s success to date, a special in-game event will run April 30-May 5, rewarding players with a single energy per day. “We are truly humbled to see Terra Battle achieve this milestone.

As every player download expanded both the scope of our game and our imagination to create a richer experience for the fans,” said Hironobu Sakaguchi, Mistwalker founder and recent GDC Lifetime Achievement recipient. “With the console game of Terra Battle underway and the next phase of the Download Starter campaign in motion, we are eager to see how the game will evolve in the coming months.” Finally, Mistwalker provided two updates to earlier milestones from the Download Starter campaign. Starting today at 5PM PDT, the earlier live concert recording will be available in-game via the options menu.

Players will be able to toggle between the original soundtrack and the new live soundtrack. The upcoming art book will be released in Japan on May 22. (Plans to release the book in additional territories is pending.) For more info, visit www.terra-battle.com/en/

Last month, the apocalyptic fantasy sandbox MMORPG, Xsyon vastly improved its architecture system, allowing players to layout and build towering multiple story structures with ease.

This month, Xsyon continues this trend by expanding the architecture system with nearly 100 new building components and further improvements to the system. Parts include decks, railings, gates and various size floors and walls often requested by players.

Newly added beams add flexibility to the system, allowing players to place supports within trusses or span them. Part placement and movement is easier than before and players can now place tents, huts and teepees within structures at any level.

Full details and patch notes can be found on the official Xsyon website. http://www.xsyon.com

Netmarble Games today announced the launch of its latest blockbuster mobile RPG, Marvel Future Fight.

Available for free on both the App Store and Google Play across 148 countries, Marvel Future Fight features 36 of Marvel’s world-famous Super Heroes and Super Villains.

Players will have access to some of the most beloved Marvel characters including The Avengers, Spider-Man, Daredevil and the Guardians of the Galaxy, complete with their signature moves and abilities that will allow players to build their own unstoppable team in the fight against well-known villains such as Loki, Doctor Octopus and Ultron.

With a storyline penned by best-selling Marvel comics writer Peter David, players can experience the world of Marvel firsthand across four action-packed modes. In addition to the PVE Mission Mode, Marvel Future Fight also includes a PVP three-on-three Timeline Battle that will see teams of players fighting heroes from other dimensions. For players looking to take it to the next level, the Villain Siege mode taps on players’ knowledge of the Marvel Universe to uncover evil plots of the most infamous villains, while Dimension Rift Missions will offer a true test of skill for players seeking the ultimate challenge.

Taking the game to the next level are its Team Effects and Cooperative Attacks, activated when players join the forces of their heroes within the Marvel Universe. Bring together Iron Man and War Machine to access Tony’s Toys, call on the skills of the Dangerous Trio of Black Cat, Elektra and Black Widow, or tap on the celestial strength of Thor, Loki and Angela, also known as the Asgardian Siblings, to take the game to a whole new level of fun and entertainment.

“We are very excited to present Marvel Future Fight as the latest collaboration, between Netmarble Games and Marvel Entertainment,” said Gun Kim, CEO, Netmarble Monster. “With its high-quality graphics and action-packed contents, we are confident that Marvel Future Fight will become the new flagship for global mobile RPGs.”

For more info, visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

Let battle and building commence as Jagex proudly announces the launch of its new team multiplayer FPS title, Block N Load. To celebrate, the game launches straight into a Steam Free Weekend, allowing players with a Steam account to immediately jump into the constructing, attacking, defending and destroying action in this online 5v5 shooter that’s an explosive mix of build and battle gameplay.

Choose your hero, select your block load-out, and get in game to fight it out across highly-destructible arenas. Each team will need inventive tactics and impressive strategies to destroy the opposition’s generator cubes in sequence, before claiming victory.

Block N Load’s creative gameplay features ever-evolving arenas full of possibilities – and with six launch heroes and a wide range of blocks to use in game, there are a wealth of unique construction and combat gameplay tactics for players to explore and develop. Players will discover the pros, perils and pratfalls of different team make-ups and block load-outs as they take on their opponents. Tunnel under the map, sky-bridge over it, blow it up, build it over, team up, build traps and epic defences – the options are endless and your combat tactics are everything.

“We’ve tried to do something different with Block N Load.  We wanted to make a game where building is as important as bullets, where smarts are as important as skills, and where players could contribute to their team in their way,” said David Solari, vice president of Block N Load. “We can’t wait to see the creativity and invention of those that play Block N Load now that it’s live. Today’s launch is only the beginning. We have a player first mentality, and we look forward to an exciting journey with the players as the game evolves.”

For more info, visit https://www.blocknload.com/