Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER, the sequel to the cyberpunk adventure 2064: Read Only Memories, will launch in early 2024. Developer MidBoss and publisher Chorus Worldwide announced the release window today. Explore the ROM Universe in the latest Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER trailer!
Narrated by Creative Director John “JJSignal” James, ROM Universe offers an extended look into the plot and characters of NEURODIVER, and some of the origins and inspirations behind the series. NEURODIVER takes place in the familiar Neo San Francisco locale with returning characters from 2064 and the Read Only Memories comic.
Guide ES88 through psychic investigations in search of the Golden Butterfly, a metaphysical menace terrorizing a thriving and vibrant Neo-San Francisco. Dive into denizen’s minds using the NEURODIVER to find clues and defrag their corrupted memories.
Head back to Neo-San Francisco and the world of Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER in the brand new trailer that takes a look at the ROM Universe!
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2024.
Amber, Romania's largest independent game development company, with offices worldwide, announces the appointment of Andrea Enache as Chief Revenue Officer and Vlad Popovici as Chief Marketing Officer. The two will lead role-specific activities in all eight Amber studios: Bucharest, Botoșani, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Montreal, Warsaw and Kyiv.
With 22 years of experience in the video game industry, Andreea Enache has developed and implemented growth strategies for some of the biggest brands in the industry, such as Marvel Entertainment, Sony Picture Digital, Sony Online Entertainment, Namco and Konami. She held management positions at numerous companies, including Senior Vice President at Marvel Entertainment gaming and digital divisions, where, under her leadership, the company launched iconic games such as Marvel’s Avengers Alliance, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, and War of Heroes. In addition, Andreea led the negotiations for numerous strategic digital partnerships with Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, iTunes, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft and Hulu. Andreea will continue her consulting activity in the Advisory Board of Secret Dimension, a video game developer based in California.
UK publisher Merge Games (@MergeGamesLtd) announced a new deal with indie developer RainyGames to publish their upcoming narrative-driven farming and life sim, SunnySide for PC. Xbox Series S / X, PlayStation 4 & 5 and Nintendo Switch arrive in 2022. A new gameplay trailer for SunnySide showcasing never-before seen gameplay content and new inventory UI will be released at GDC.
Announced in 2021, SunnySide is the highly anticipated open world farming JRPG with deep social sim aspects. Players will be challenged to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern influences as they find harmony in the Japanese countryside. As they cultivate new experiences and build a thriving homestead, they must also let their relationships with locals blossom.
‘We are excited to be partnering with the talented team at RainyGames to publish SunnySide for PC and consoles’. Commented Callum Ayers, Product Manager at Merge Games. `We were instantly drawn to this charming and unique farming sim and knew that this would be a perfect title for our fans and fits perfectly with our portfolio of engaging titles for 2022’.
‘Here at RainyGames, we couldn’t be more excited to be working with Merge’. Commented Sydney Stockdale, Co-Founder and Producer at RainyGames. ‘They bring an incredible amount of industry knowledge and experience to the table! But beyond that, on a personal level, they have been an absolute joy to work with. Merge has been so supportive of our goals and vision for SunnySide, and that kind of support is a huge blessing. We’re really excited to see what the future will bring!’
Merge Games and Rainy Games have also confirmed today they will be in San Francisco during GDC from 21 - 24 March at the Intercontinental Hotel where they will have the first hands on code for SunnySide available to play. There will also be the opportunity for hands on with an exciting new unannounced twin-stick shooter as well as sandbox puzzle adventure game Time on Frog Island.
Monster horror fighting game Omen Of Sorrow is now available for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Monsters of classic horror and mythology clash to take back the night!
In a hidden underworld ruled by creatures of the night, a new terror has awakened! Omen of Sorrow brings monsters of horror, literature and mythology together for a fighting game experience unlike any other. Inspired by numerous arcade classics but offering its own unique innovations and mature aesthetics, Omen of Sorrow positively bleeds style!
Featuring a roster inspired by such icons as Frankenstein’s monster and Egyptian high priest Imhotep, this traditional 4-button fighting game rewards or punishes players based on how aggressive their playstyle is, putting a skill-centric spin on combat while keeping the experience accessible to newcomers. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Omen of Sorrow’s 2.5D brawling spans a multitude of detailed locations with handcrafted animations and cinematic finishers, all set to a masterful soundtrack by composer Francisco Cerda.
As a special addition to this updated release for Xbox One, the previously downloadable bloody countess Erzsébet now joins the main roster, alongside a massive blood dragon at her command. With a dozen vicious combatants at your command, who will you lead to victory, and who will fall to your bloodlust?
Ubisoft announced that their upcoming free-to-play FPS Tom Clancy's XDefiant (@PlayXDefiant) is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Ubisoft Connect, Luna and Stadia, with full crossplay expected at launch. Register now for your chance to play early!
Welcome to the party! Tom Clancy's XDefiant is a free-to-play, fast-paced arena shooter that combines intense gunplay with personalized loadouts and specialized factions, as teams of gunfighters – called Defiants – battle for domination.
Developed by Ubisoft San Francisco and led by seasoned FPS expert Mark Rubin (Executive Producer) and Ubisoft San Francisco veteran Jason Schroeder (Creative Director), XDefiant brings players an all-new experience to Tom Clancy games. Factions, and the characters – Defiants – that make them up, are all inspired by Tom Clancy games and beyond. Whether players are looking to play competitively or casually, Tom Clancy’s XDefiant is sure to bring a thrilling experience for all. For those seeking an early look at the game, register now at playxdefiant.com for a chance to play early. The first test begins 5th August, and players are encouraged to sign up quickly for a chance to play first.*
XDefiant, a Ubisoft Original, is Ubisoft’s newest take on a competitive FPS that offers players a high-octane gameplay experience, combining fluid and visceral combat with unprecedented freedom and personalisation. XDefiant will immerse players at the forefront of the Tom Clancy universe at iconic locations in the throes of technicolor chaos, with a mix of indoor and outdoor maps, ensuring smooth gameplay and unpredictable engagements.
Additional features include:
Personalised Playstyle: Players can personalise their Defiant to match their playstyle. Players can choose a faction, traits, abilities, and ultras, then select from an arsenal of primary and secondary weapons, attachments, and a device to complete their loadout – and even tweak it on the fly (after respawning) to adapt to an ever-changing battlefield.
Competitive Clashes: XDefiant offers a variety of competitive 6-v-6 arena and linear game modes, such as Domination and Escort. Combine that with a large pool of uniquely designed maps in rotation and no two matches will feel the same.
Diverse Factions of Defiants: XDefiant will initially feature factions such as the Wolves (Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon), the Echelon (Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell) and the Outcasts and Cleaners (Tom Clancy’s The Division) battling across iconic locations. Additional Defiants will be added as the game evolves, drawing on a range of characters and abilities from the Tom Clancy universe … and beyond.
Game modes: XDefiant will have a variety of game modes to match players’ unique playstyles and allow them to channel their team-based, competitive nature. Players can choose competitive modes like Team Deathmatch or Domination, as well as linear modes such as Escort.
Players can go to www.playxdefiant.com to register for upcoming news, information and game tests (the first test begins 5th August*)
* 5th August test only available for PC in the United States and Canada. Additional tests will be available later this year.
Tom Clancy's XDefiant will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PS4, PS5, Ubisoft Connect, Luna and Stadia. No release date has been announced.
Electronic Arts and Codemasters officially announced that GRID Legends, the next game in the GRID racing series, will be released in 2022 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Watch the global reveal trailer on @XONEHQ!
The legendary GRID World Series returns and, this year, players are front and centre in a fly-on-the-wall documentary that captures every moment on and off the track. Drivers encounter fierce personalities, internal team politics and the infamous Ravenwest Motorsport, which hopes to take a sixth World Championship. Developed using innovative virtual production, which brings players closer to the action, the underdog tale features an eclectic cast, including award-winning British actor Ncuti Gatwa.
GRID Legends delivers drama across every inch of the track. Unique driver personality AI creates unpredictable racing as cars jostle for a place on the podium. Compete on over 130 routes, including real-life tracks such as Brands Hatch and Indianapolis, to iconic GRID city circuits like San Francisco, Paris, and more. Race and upgrade over 100 vehicles from classic touring cars to big rigs, single-seaters, to stadium trucks. With the inclusion of the race creator, players can take their favourite mixed-class rides onto the track and battle it out online.
“GRID Legends combines everything our players love and adds more exhilarating race features, including our new epic story mode,” said Chris Smith, GRID Game Director at Codemasters. “We’re giving players more variety and choice, whether that’s creating their ultimate races using our race creator or bringing back the community-requested Drift mode. This is just the start of the journey, and we can’t wait to reveal more in the coming months.”
GRID Legends delivers exciting, unpredictable racing across traditional race tracks and city circuits. The game also boasts a race creator that will enable players to select mixed-class vehicles and battle across all circuits, including new city locations, London and Moscow. GRID Legends
GRID Legends will be available in 2022 on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
Terminator: Survivors confirmed for Xbox Series, PS5 & PC via Steam Play as a survivor in the aftermath of Judgment Day in Terminator: Survivors, a new open-world survival game by NACON (@Nacon). Build the resistance and defy the machines in Terminator: Survivors, com..