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Monthly Archives: April 2019
Sea of Thieves – Behind the Scenes: Expanded Ship Damage
The Anniversary Update is coming to Sea of Thieves on April 30th, 2019, but today they’re blowing it open and going behind the scenes to look at expanded ship damage. It looks like damage to your ship is going to have a greater impact than ever before.
The Crew 2: Red Fury, Blue Storm, Golden Gem Reveal
The Crew 2′s Hot Shots update will let players show off their vehicles like never before. Today they show off their Red Fury, Blue Storm, and Golden Gem. It’s coming on April 24th.
Override: Mech City Brawl – DLC #4 – Mirai
Mirai is a battle-hardened, plasma sword-wielding badass from a dystopian future. This close-range expert is now available in Override: Mech City Brawl and is going to bring the pain!
Assetto Corsa Competizione Reveals Launch Date
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the high-tech racing simulator announced when it will leave Early Access and head into full launch – it’s coming soon! May 20th, 2019 is the big day, and it was announced at the Monza Circuit, in conjunction with the first round of the SRO E-Sport GT Series. This is a new esports championship, born from a partnership between Kunos Simulazioni and SRO, with the support of Pirelli and AK Informatica. Virtual drivers can experience the Blancpain GT series behind the wheel of some of the most luxurious motorcars, from Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Aston Martins. If that isn’t for you, there are other prestigious GT racing cars, all replicated with an incredible level of detail. In addition, using LaserScan technology, every official circuit has been recreated with precision and the utmost accuracy.
“We are well aware of the advantages given by the Steam Early Access program and with Assetto Corsa Competizione we have further improved interaction with the community during this essential phase,” said Marco Massarutto, co-founder, brand & product manager of Kunos Simulazioni. “This synergy allowed us to make changes, additions and improvements during the development stage, guaranteeing an even better driving and gaming experience at launch. The gallery of images that we’re sharing with this announcement was not realized by our studio, but was created directly by our players, to highlight not only the visual quality and the obsessive attention to details, but also the essential contribution and support that our community has been giving us for years now.”
Features of the Full Launch of Assetto Corsa Competizione:
· MULTIPLAYER AND SINGLEPLAYER MODES: Assetto Corsa Competizione will have an advanced ranking system which will evaluate both individual performance and driving behavior, rewarding the most virtuous drivers and promoting fair play in online competitions. The effective matchmaking function will make sure that users can compete with opponents of similar skill level and easily find online races to join, while the leaderboards will allow the players to compare single-lap performance with drivers from all around the world with the same car, circuit and weather conditions. Career, Championship, and Free Play modes will offer a complete and customizable gaming experience, suitable for players of every skill level.
· CHAMPIONSHIP AND CAREER MODES: Assetto Corsa Competizione will include a brand-new Career Mode designed in collaboration with Lamborghini Squadra Corse and official driver Mirko Bortolotti – Blancpain GT Series champion 2017 – who will introduce players to the first driving tests, giving them precious suggestions to start their adventure in the Blancpain GT Series. This mode will allow users to create their own racing team to take on all driving tests and racing weekends with an astonishing level of realism and with the main objective of any professional driver: to win. Championship mode will allow to virtually reproduce the Blancpain GT Series Season in the shoes of one of the official drivers.
· REALISTIC WEATHER CONDITIONS: Assetto Corsa Competizione will include competitions of different durations – from Sprint 60’ races to the famous Spa 24H Endurance race – which will give to players the chance to experience variable weather conditions during the whole race, influencing the track’s visibility and car handling. The possibility to set different weather conditions will help create races that are always different, with outcomes that are never given for granted.
· THE MOST ACCURATE CIRCUITS: Thanks to LaserScan technology, every official circuit is recreated with the utmost accuracy: All curbs and details perfectly replicate their real counterparts, granting a gaming experience as faithful to reality as possible.
· ADVANCED VISUAL AND AUDIO EFFECTS: Unreal Engine 4 will guarantee photorealistic rendering and an accurate representation of scenarios, car materials, and weather conditions. Thanks to the multi-channel audio sampling of real GT cars, the game conveys captivating and immersive acoustic surroundings and realistic environmental effects.
World War Z – Launch Trailer
The zombies are on the loose! I repeat: The zombies are on the loose! World War Z is almost live, hitting the Playstation 4 on April 16th, 2019.
Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission – Update Teaser
If you’re looking for more cards and missions for Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission, a new update is on the way to give you just that!
Dead Island Definitive Collection – Launch Trailer (DE)
The Dead Island Definitive Collection is available now in a digital form for PC and is coming to Playstation 4 and Xbox One on April 17th. The physical retail release on Playstation 4 is coming on June 7th. Please note this is in German, so use Closed Captioning if needed.
Tannenberg Unveils ‘Wolf Truce’ Event
A new event has officially begun in Tannenberg (April 12th) and will last until April 22nd, 2019. The special Wolf Truce event is inspired by historical reports, and players of both factions may find themselves hip-deep in ravening wolves. Players can choose to call a truce to deal with the canine menace or use it to their advantage on the battlefield. Much like in World War 1 game Verdun, this event is based on real life, as hungry wolves were attacking people in many parts of Russia during the war.
“A Russian book roughly translated as The History of Russia in Faces: Book Two describes a ceasefire to exterminate wolves, while the New York Times went into more detail on an extraordinary truce in 1917 between German and Russian forces. In Tannenberg we tried to reenact this remarkable event, where players can choose to hold a truce or fight the wolves alone.”
Conan Unconquered Reveals Deeper Look at Gameplay
Conan Unconquered launches on May 30th, 2019, and Petroglyph has a new trailer today to show off a more in-depth look at the gameplay. In this Conan Unconquered video, key developers explain how the game is played, and what it will take to deal with the hordes of enemies.