Classified: France ’44 is inspired by the untold story of the Jedburghs – a group of heroic Allied special forces dropped behind enemy lines – and disparate brave Resistance groups working across Northern France during the weeks and months ahead of the decisive Normandy landings on D-Day. The game features a series of evolutionary gameplay mechanics for the turn-based tactical genre, including a much greater emphasis on the use of stealth to complete missions, an enhanced overwatch ability that provides further tactical options, and an engaging morale-based combat & suppression system that means every shot matters.
Arming players for victory, the Deluxe and Overlord editions of Classified: France ’44 come fully equipped for war. Available to preorder for $39.99 / £39.99 / €39.99, the Deluxe edition includes the base game and the first DLC, while the Overlord Edition, available to preorder for $49.99 / £49.99 / €49.99, includes the base game and the full season pass1, granting players access to all four upcoming DLC’s. The standard edition is available to preorder for $34.99 / £34.99 / €34.99.
Preorders for all three editions of Classified: France ’44 are now live and will grant players access to the Resistance Pack at launch, with the content varying slightly depending on the platform. Preorders on Steam will be granted access to the “Shadow” and “Ghost” sets, Xbox Series X|S will get the “Green” and “Forest” sets, PlayStation 5 will receive the “Blue” and “Cobalt” sets.
The season pass for Classified: France ’44 can also be purchased separately for $19.99 / £19.99 / €19.99, and the individual DLC packs 1-4 can be purchased for $5.99 / £5.99 / €5.99 each.
Classified: France '44 is available for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). The game was released on March 5, 2024.
Quadroids is a mind-twisting pixel-art strategy puzzle platformer that disrupts the genre with a major twist. Players get to clear 100+ hazard-filled interconnected levels by coordinating their minions simultaneously across four screens.
In Quadroids, players will assist an evil robotic overlord known as Roboctopus in fulfilling its destiny as supreme ruler of the cosmos. Guide Roboctopus’ army of Quadroid bots over 100 interconnected levels filled with lasers, acid baths and a variety of other automaton annihilating hazards. Look for opportunities hidden in each of the game’s four screens and sacrifice your Quadroids wisely. Refine those psychomotor skills and carve a path to cerebral domination.
Madowl Games revealed their new stealth title 'The Directorate: The Spy Who Killed A Saint', which will feature a captivating narrative by industry veteran Steve Ince, is set to release on consoles and PC.
The year is 1964. The Directorate, a UK secret intelligence agency, has received a cryptic message suggesting a new player has stepped onto the world stage with the potential to upset global stability.
In The Directorate, operate as a spy vying to avert inconceivable destruction. Avoid, fight and outwit countless grunts, guards and bosses. The 60s-themed, comical experience challenges the player to disrupt the dastardly plans of a malevolent overlord within pre-set, in-game hours. Influenced by nostalgic classics such as Metal Gear Solid, the game shines a light on top-down espionage gameplay.
Madowl Games will be working with industry veteran Steve Ince to create a compelling and exciting narrative. Steve is best known for his work on Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon, In Cold Blood and So Blonde.
The Directorate: The Spy Who Killed A Saint Features:
Stealth: The core gameplay mechanic will be an effective stealth system. High contrast shadows, environmental options and intelligent AI will form the foundation of a suspenseful and exciting stealth experience.
Fixed time events: The game will run on an internal clock. Scripted events will occur across the in-game world at specific times. Once passed, many events will not re-occur. It's up to the player to choose what events are worthy of their attention. Players will collect information and automatically log events in their spy notebook for future reference.
Comedy: Humour abounds across multiple scenarios worldwide. The Directorate does not take itself too seriously and leans towards the funnier side of elite espionage.
The Directorate: The Spy Who Killed A Saint will be developed with a view to releasing on consoles and PC.
Nordic Game (@NordicGame) has revealed the first speakers in the conference line-up for their upcoming show, NG23 Spring on 23-26 May, online and on-stage at Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden.
This May’s program offers high-quality conversations, presentations, panels and workshops, addressing some of the most current, important and relevant topics within our industry. More than 130 industry profiles will be in place and ready to share their insights – here are three profiles from the first roster of NG23 Spring speakers:
From left to right: Bergur Finnbogason, Clara Sia, Tomas Sala
Bergur Finnbogason, CCP (Iceland)
The creative director of EVE Online will be on-stage in the theatre at Slagthuset with a talk about the 20-year history of the
world’s most legendary sci-fi sandbox MMO, EVE Online. Entitled “The Unexpected Turns That Led to a Titan: EVE Online”, this is not-to-be-missed if you’re interested in the proud history of the Nordic games industry, and the fantastic journey of an Icelandic game studio giant which has had a significant impact on the global industry.
Clara Sia, Devolver (USA)
Clara manages influencer strategy and relations to help elevate the reach of Devolver’s published games before a global audience through a holistic approach. She is also involved with reviewing game pitches and does independent consultations for developers. At NG23 Spring, Clara will meet with a yet-to-be-announced Nordic lead for a conversation about how to optimize your work with influencers. Stay tuned for details about Clara’s conversation partner very soon!
Tomas Sala (Netherlands)
Tomas is the creator of BAFTA-nominated The Falconeer, and he’s very passionate about games as art. At NG23 Spring, he will be talking about AI and art, in the intriguingly dubbed session “Breaking the prison, how art will save you! (from your AI overlords and yourself)”. This will be “a journey into artistic evolution and signature. Taking note of the power of creative meanderings and unconstrained exploration, as well as rigid creative limitations to be both free and productive. And hopefully a stump for how our signatures as artists are the untapped resources we need in an industry hellbent on disregarding them.”
In addition to this, several other speakers has been revealed, including Mariina Hallikainen (Colossal Order), Carolina Mastretta (Original Fire Games), Hugo Obi (Maliyo Games), Shannon and Jared Gerritzen (Illfonic), AI specialists Christoffer Holmgård (Modl.ai) and Fredrik Präntare (Pugstorm), as well as Nordic Game legend/mascot/genius
Ste Curran.
These are just some of the speakers and talks waiting for you at NG23 Spring. The speaker roster will continue to grow in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more!
Mass Effect Legendary Edition is now available for digital pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The Mass Effect Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs – remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.
One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs – remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.
Experience an amazingly rich and detailed universe where your decisions have profound consequences on the action and the outcome.
RELIVE THE CINEMATIC SAGA: Heart-pounding action meets gripping interactive storytelling where you decide how your unique story unfolds. • Three Games – One Launcher: Play through the single-player base content and over 40 DLC from all three games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs. • Remastered for a New Generation: Experience the trilogy in 4K Ultra HD with enhanced performance, visuals, and graphics, all available in HDR. • Visual Improvements on All Three Games: Updates include enhanced models, shaders, FX, lighting, and depth of field plus full-resolution audio.
EXPERIENCE THE LEGEND OF SHEPARD: Create and customize your own character, from appearance and skills to a personalized arsenal then lead your elite recon squad across a galaxy in turmoil. • New Shepard Customizations: With improved hair, makeup, eye color and skin tones you can create your Shepard in a unified character creator with all options available across the full trilogy, or choose to play as the iconic Femshep from Mass Effect 3 now available in all titles. • Gameplay Enhancements for the First Mass Effect™ Game: Enjoy improved aiming and weapons balance, SFX, input/controls, squad behavior, cover behavior, and gameplay cameras.
REFLECT ON YOUR CHOICES: Your choices seamlessly travel from one game to the next. Each decision you make will control the outcome of every mission, every relationship, every battle – and even the fate of the galaxy itself. • Performance Mode Options: Choose between "Favor Quality" for increased resolution or "Favor Framerate" to boost your FPS on consoles.
INCLUDED CONTENT: Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content for all three titles (Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3), your favorite single-player story DLC, promo weapons, armors, and packs:
May's 2020 Games with Gold lineup includes: V-Rally, Overlord 2, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr and Sensible World of Soccer. May's lineup provides over $132 dollars in value and up to 4000 in gamerscore.
The Xbox Games with Gold May 2020 selection has a little something, so let's take a peek at what's heading our way!
Take on the challenges of rallycross, drifts, buggies, and hill climbs in V-Rally 4. Over 50 famous vehicles are available to customize and race in this demanding simulation. You’ll dominate dangerous roads and hostile conditions as you set off on a spectacular journey across every continent. Let your adrenaline boost your reflexes in this legendary off-road racing game.
Play as the Inquisitor, the Imperium’s most powerful agent in Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr. Across the far-flung corners of the Warhammer universe, impose the Emperor’s will as you conduct your investigation across multiple planets. Go solo or team up with four friends in visceral combat and purge the chaos lurking behind the walls of the fortress-monastery, Martyr.
Hit the pitch in the popular old school title, Sensible World of Soccer. Featuring a massive lineup of football clubs from around the world, enjoy a quick game or experience the excitement of managing a full season with a fully immersive tactics editor. This is the classic football game from the 90’s, reborn.
Control the powerful and chaotic Minion army in their battle versus the Glorious Empire in Overlord II. In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed warped fantasy hit, the Minions return smarter, deadlier, and funnier than ever as their wild pack mentality squares up against an organized legion. This game is bigger, badder, and beautifully destructive.
May 16th to May 31st (Xbox 360/Xbox One)
Titles are available as free downloads for qualifying Xbox Live Gold members in all markets where Xbox Live is available. Some regions may offer different titles depending on market availability.
Xbox Live Gold members will have exclusive access to these games for a limited time as part of Games with Gold. With Xbox Live Gold, you get the most advanced multiplayer service, free games, and exclusive member discounts on games in the Microsoft Store — get Xbox Live Gold today to get in on the action or join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate which includes all these fantastic benefits plus access to over 100 great games with Xbox Game Pass.
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..
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