The Mercury Map that is on the way to Battlefield V is based on the events of the real-life “Operation Mercury” in World War II. It’s set on the Cretan coast, and it’s coming on May 30th.
Yearly Archives: 2019
Outlaws of the Old West Releases Farming & Homestead Update
Outlaws of the Old West is releasing its first major content update today, and with it, players can now customize various objects around town and utilize new farming/building techniques. Now players can churn butter, plow fields using their horse, and so much more. There’s new wildlife to tame in Bulls, Turkeys, and Cattle, and 27 new crops to grow (Pumpkins, Lemons, Watermelon, et cetera). There are also new objects to craft and new building additions. There are now barn building kits, stable/stall kit building pieces, silos, ramps, wind pointers, livestock fencing, barn/stable building kits and more.
New farming equipment and elements include animal plows, crop plots for growing fields, seeds, raised garden beds, a scarecrow that keeps wildlife away from crop/food source, field rows (crop plot grid system), a compost bin that turns spoiled food to turn into fertilizer, butter churn, a self- pumping water trough, pitchfork,
To celebrate this root-tootin update, Outlaws of the Old West will also be 25% off for a limited time (11.25).
Killer Queen Black Coming to Xbox and Switch
Killer Queen Black is a strategic eight-player arcade platformer from LIquid Bit and BumbleBear Games and is coming to the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch edition arrives this Summer, and in the Fall for the Xbox One and is priced at 29.99. The Nintendo Switch and Xbox retail editions include exclusive Killer Queen Black-themed controller skins. Pre-orders are currently available for both platforms through GameStop (Switch, Xbox), Amazon (Switch, Xbox) and Best Buy (Switch, Xbox), and coming soon to Target.
Killer Queen Black is inspired by the arcade esport phenomenon Killer Queen, and harkens back to its roots with a Glam Rock-inspired 16-bit pixel art style and 80s metal tunes to go along with it. Players battle for the hive online in two teams of four (Gold versus Blue), comprised of one Queen and three Workers and can face opponents from other platforms with full cross-play across Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox One.
Killer Queen Black introduces the new Black team, recognizable by their special, glowing outfits. Any team that faces and triumphs over the Black team dethrones them and takes their place on the stream. These relentless competitions will be constantly streamed online to spotlight skilled gameplay and keep the buzz going around the coveted Black team position.
The Killer Queen Black physical edition includes:
· Cross-Platform Multiplayer – Fast-paced and reactive multiplayer awaits two teams of four players each to compete across six different maps. Complete cross-platform functionality enables Nintendo Switch, PC and Xbox One players to team up and battle it out as they aspire to ascend the ranks and become the dreaded Black team;
· Three Victory Conditions – A match ends once one team has won three times, and wins can be achieved in three ways. Workers can earn an Economic Victory by collecting berries on the battlefield and bringing them back to their home base. Soldiers and Queens can claim a Military Victory by slaying the opposing team’s Queen three times. And, sometimes slow and steady wins the race with the Snail Victory, which players can earn by slowly riding the snail waiting in the middle of each map back to base;
· Three Game Modes – Quick Matches are ready for those eager to leap into the fray, Ranked for those who want to rise to the top, while Custom games offer a private sandbox for players to invite friends or play with AI.
· Exclusive Controller Skins – Players can flaunt their dedication to becoming the Black team with exclusive themed Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Xbox Wireless Controller skins, made of top 3M vinyl skin material with precision fit and is easy to apply and remove.
Stellaris: Ancient Relics Launches in June 2019
Stellaris: Ancient Relics is the next story pack for the Paradox Interactive title, and it brings content you can really dig into. Ancient Relics arrives on June 4th for 9.99, and will add two new Precursors to investigate, forgotten Relics to explore, and treasures to unearth. Uncover the ruins of long-dead civilizations in Relic Worlds to piece together the story of their rise and eventual downfall. Excavate their derelict cities and ships to unearth the truth, discover powerful relics and harness them for your own empire’s ambitions.
Stellaris: Ancient Relics includes:
- Said Ancient Relics: Collect valuable relics in your adventures as rewards for resolving game events or after completing a dig at a multi-stage archaeological site. Each relic gives significant benefits to your empire to aid in your interstellar escapades.
- Dig In: Hit the dirt on a variety of enigmatic and alien worlds with new archeology sites available for your empire to study… or plunder. Each site begins a story with between one and six chapters to investigate. Retrace the history to discover artifacts and relics that can be boons to your empire.
- Those Who Came Before: Encounter clues about two extinct Precursor civilizations, the Baol and the Zroni, the former a sprawling hivemind of plantoids, the latter some of the most powerful psionics to have ever lived. Players can investigate their home systems to understand who they were and, more importantly, what can be learned from their demise.
- Relic Worlds: Once home to vibrant, advanced civilizations, these Relic Worlds now lie dead, replete with desolate ruins and dormant mysteries. Players can excavate guaranteed archeological sites on these worlds and bring to light powerful relics and artifacts.
- Matter of Artifacts: Learning from history is much more than parables and antiquities, it can often be the key to understanding one’s own place in the galaxy. Utilizing archaeological research, discover Minor Artifacts, a new consumable resource type which can help empower one’s empire.
Layers of Fear 2 Launches Today
Bloober Team’s latest masterpiece, Layers of Fear 2 arrives today, and is led by the voice acting of iconic horror actor Tony Todd. It’s available now on Playstation 4, Xbox One and Steam.
“The anticipation is killing us as we’re on the verge of bringing you the sequel to our most successful game – Layers of Fear 2. It will be an uncanny experience for the players and we’re seriously counting hours to read and see what they think of it. It’s a sum of extremely hard work, vision and passion of the development team here in Bloober, but also the sweat and blood (horror, right?!) of Gun, who proved to be the best of the best with supporting us.” said Rafał Basaj, Brand Manager at Bloober Team. “I hope you all enjoy this madness trip of artistry, self-discovery and fear. Please enjoy the game!”
“When we partnered with Bloober Team over a year ago, we knew they had something special in Layers of Fear 2,” said Ismael Vicens, Senior Producer at Gun Media. “Our shared love of horror coupled with their craftsmanship gave all of us the passion, confidence, and drive needed to make this experience as terror-filled and impressive as we knew it could be. It’s been an honor to work with Bloober Team and help them present horror fans with their next masterpiece.”
Jump Force – DLC Characters Release Trailer
JUMP FORCE shows off the current roster of DLC characters coming to the game: All Might, Seto Kaiba, and Biscuit Krueger! The first wave are available now.
Breathedge Presents Chapters 2 and 3 Trailer
Breathedge released a new trailer today, showing Chapter 2 and 3. Players control a regular guy, just trying to survive the depths of deep space. Breathedge features a fascinating story with dark humor and an immortal chicken.
Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle Reveals New Features Trailer
Koei Tecmo released a new video and details for their upcoming title, Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle. The latest Attack on Titan game, which releases on July 5th will follow the third season of the Attack on Titan anime. It will also launch on Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle includes the anime’s Season 3, Part 1 and 2, in the new Character Episode mode. As the Scout Regiment’s fight against the Titans rages on, and the team gets closer to learning more about the mysteries of their colossal foes, there is a new revelation: Titans are not their only enemies. Players will be able to experience this narrative through the viewpoints of the Scout Regiment, the 104th Cadets, and the Warriors, focusing on Reiner, Bertholdt and Zeke. It will also feature plot points not featured in the show itself.
Additionally, Scouts eager to join the action are able to pre-order now to get their hands-on bonus content for the ultimate ‘Attack on Titan’ experience. Those who purchase Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle, physically or digitally, on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One during the first month of launch will receive the “Queen of Historia” costume for Christa; “Young Male Coat” for Kenny; “Plain Clothes (Underground City)” for Levi; and “One-piece Dress” costume for Mikasa. PlayStation 4 players will also receive early access to playable characters Kenny and Zeke when purchasing within the first month, while Xbox One players that pre-order the game ahead of launch will be able to unlock these two characters early for their roster. The Nintendo Switch pre-orders will also begin in the coming weeks.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS – Battle Mode Comparison
Total War: Three Kingdoms has two different battle modes for the first time in the franchise’s history. Romance Mode features powerful, larger-than-life generals, and the Records Mode is a more true-to-life version that Total War fans expect.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds: Survivor Pass #3 Trailer
Survivor Pass #3 in PUBG is called “Wild Card”, and it brings dapper suits, cocktail dresses and more to the Battle Royale. Get ready to look your finest on the field of battle.

