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Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Shows off New Maps, Soundtrack

Last month, Gamescom attendees got an opportunity to go hands-on with Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts, experiencing the new Contracts system. Today, to give players at home a look behind the snowy veil, developer CI Games has released an uninterrupted walkthrough of the Gamescom gameplay demo. Additionally, the studio is sharing samples from the game’s soundtrack, which is being made by the award-winning composer that shaped the music of Sniper Ghost Warrior 3. This walkthrough trailer focuses on Kolchak Harbor, one of five unique regions, each serving as a sniper’s tactical paradise where players can confront emergent combat encounters that will … Continue reading Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Shows off New Maps, Soundtrack

The Surge 2 Action RPG Blasts To Consoles and PC

German developer Deck13 Interactive has just released The Surge 2, the sequel to the dystopian Action-RPG. The Surge 2 is a fast-paced action-oriented experience focusing on brutal melee combat, looting and crafting. Players are able to chop off the limbs of their enemies in order to receive schematics and resources. Almost every weapon or armor plate that an opponent is wearing can be acquired, crafted and worn. The new directional blocking also comes in handy when facing nanite creatures, cultists and scavengers. When the player is threatened to be overpowered, the reworked drone with a variety of different modules comes … Continue reading The Surge 2 Action RPG Blasts To Consoles and PC

ImageNet Roulette: Viral Phenomenon Exposes a Dangerous AI Flaw

Last week, the Twitterverse exploded with a slew of users’ photos and selfies containing surprisingly bizarre labels attached to them. The labels seemed to describe the personality traits of those pictured, and while some appeared to be harmless or even amusing, others were incredibly derogatory and outright wrong. Later, a major image database decided to remove over 600,000 photos. Many users shared photos which described them with racist slurs and even accused them of being criminals. The pictures contained a #ImageNetRoulette tag, and as one may assume, they generated a massive controversy on the web. However, it was quickly discovered … Continue reading ImageNet Roulette: Viral Phenomenon Exposes a Dangerous AI Flaw

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered Releases

Leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered, an enhanced version of 2013’s beloved action role-playing game featuring upgraded graphics on PlayStation 4 and STEAM. The original version of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is also be available on Nintendo Switch, marking its official debut on a handheld platform. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered on PlayStation 4 and PC features brilliant new visual enhancements, giving PlayStation 4 players the ability to enjoy the game at 1080p resolution and with … Continue reading Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered Releases

Hunt: Showdown Launches on Xbox One

Today Xbox One players can finally get their hands on the official release of Crytek’s tense and atmospheric online multiplayer bounty hunting game, Hunt: Showdown. At launch, players will also be able to grab the game’s first Legendary DLC pack – “Legends of the Bayou.” Hunt: Showdown is available on Xbox One for $39.99, or bundled with the “Legends of the Bayou” DLC for $44.99. The game’s soundtrack – which was released at the end of August – is available on all major digital music platforms, such as Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon Music. “The team has really put their heart … Continue reading Hunt: Showdown Launches on Xbox One

Close Combat: The Bloody First Gets October Deployment

Close Combat: The Bloody First is not an ordinary RTS: the action is fast, but you can always pause the game and issue new orders to your troops. This will allow you to recreate complex historical actions; pin down enemy nests with machine guns, flank them with fast infantry, cover your advance with smoke barrages, target the vulnerable side armour of the German Panzers with armour piercing weapons, scout enemy positions and unleash artillery or mortar fire before they see you. Beware of enemy fire: your troops are heroic US infantrymen but they will panic under enemy fire if caught … Continue reading Close Combat: The Bloody First Gets October Deployment

Why Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Is Secretly the Best Star Wars Game

Although it’s a game that came out in 2003, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic is as memorable as Bastila Shan’s British accent. When it comes to the graphics the game can’t be compared to today’s HD games, but it doesn’t lack what most of them lack – a good story. That’s what most game companies seem to have forgotten nowadays. Besides new content, various weapons and upgrades that give you new skins they seem to have forgotten the one thing that keeps gamers glued to their screen. But what makes this game so great and unforgettable? Firstly, it … Continue reading Why Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Is Secretly the Best Star Wars Game

The Surge 2 Gets Hot New Launch Trailer

Hardcore Action-RPG The Surge 2’s blend of limb-chopping combat and post-apocalyptic exploration releases September 24 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Developer Deck13 and publisher Focus Home Interactive are delighted to deliver a sequel enjoyable by all – either for its incredible standalone story and gameplay, or how it builds and improves upon The Surge in every way. The Surge 2 presents a harsh, sci-fi, dystopian world to explore and survive. Create your own character and decide how to approach the hardcore melee combat, putting your reactions and RPG character-building skills to the test. Deep character progression and customization … Continue reading The Surge 2 Gets Hot New Launch Trailer

Bus Simulator Drives to Xbox and PlayStation

All aboard and close the doors: astragon Entertainment and sillalive studios are happy to announce the official release of Bus Simulator for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One today! Bus Simulator for consoles is now available as a digital download in the PlayStation Store as well as the Microsoft Store. After the great success of Bus Simulator 18 for PC, console players can now look forward as well to take the wheel of numerous officially licensed buses by world-known manufacturers in Bus Simulator for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. They will manage their own public transport company in a fictional European … Continue reading Bus Simulator Drives to Xbox and PlayStation

Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus Ready for Play

Experience Dungeons & Dragons in a way that you’ve never seen before with Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus, Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus Dice & Miscellany, and Battle for Baldur’s Gate – all available for purchase starting today. Baldur’s Gate, a dangerous metropolis, ranks among the most iconic locations in fantasy, popularized by the video game series of the same name. The new release includes: Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus The newest Dungeons & Dragons adventure book takes players (level 1 to 13) from Baldur’s Gate to Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. Players become embroiled in a … Continue reading Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus Ready for Play