Yakuza 6 is going to make a splash when it launches next March. In addition to the standard $59.99 edition, which will come with a SteelBook case as the Launch Edition, there will also be a $89.99 premium version dubbed After Hours Premium Edition. The latter will come packed with a hardcover art book, 2 bar glasses, 2 ice stones, 2 coasters, and an outer box. Full details, along with a new gameplay trailer, can be found below.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance’s story has been detailed by Warhorse Studios for gamescom 2017. A new trailer, Born From Ashes, offers a better look at the campaign that will ground the upcoming medieval role-playing game. After a mercenary raid under the order of King Sigismund leads to the death of Henry’s parents, the aspiring soldier joins up with Sir Radzig in order to gain enough experience to enact his revenge.
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Deep Silver has announced that they are set to publish another Kickstarter-backed title, Ys Net’s Shenmue III. The deal will see the publisher handling the digital and physical releases of both the PC and PS4 versions. Development is ongoing, but plans are to ship the game during the second half of 2018. Series creator and CEO of Ys Net Yu Suzuki noted that “Throughout this process, Deep Silver has expressed a deep passion for Japanese games, the Shenmue franchise and its fans—this gives me further confidence in Shenmue III and that we have found the best partner possible.” Gamescom attendees can meet Yu Suzuki at two Meet & Greet events in the public area Hall 9.1 Stand B011/C010, Wednesday evening 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Thursday 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Capcom has released additional information on Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’s modes and characters, along with a new story trailer. The cinematic features new portions of the story mode, highlighting the heroes from both universes that are joining to fight Ultron Sigma. The studio also revealed that Jedah, Dormammu, Firebrand, and Ghost Rider are joining the roster, bringing the total up to 30. To ensure that the crew are put through their paces, a host of offline modes were confirmed: Story, Arcade, Mission, Training, Versus CPU, and Versus Player 2. Unlockables will also be accessible in Collection, which will host concept art, audio tracks, cutscenes, and general info. Online modes were listed as well, including Casual, Ranked, Beginners League, Lobby, Rankings, and Replay.
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Atlus is introducing another class to Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth, Therian Masurao. The frontline fighter is capable of slashing rows of foes with their katana. They also have a new Challenger skill that lures in rare enemies that can drop prized items as well as reward more experience. After leveling enough, they’ll be able to surpass wielding a single sword to four at a time.
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PC gamers can now try their hand at surviving the alien infestation on Talos I. The release of the PC trial also marks a shift for the console demo, which is itself now a trial, meaning that players can continue their progress if they decide to purchase the full version. To kick off the release, Arkane has launched a new trailer to get players up to speed about what’s in store.
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A new trailer for The Evil Within 2 shows one of the human monsters that players will have to contend with as Sebastion. The highlighted terror is former war photographer Stefano Valentini, who has somehow made his way into the STEM world. Described as “an artist with dark proclivities and unbounded imagination,” he went insane after losing an eye in an explosion, eventually becoming obsessed with taking photos of subjects during their final moments. In an effort to capture people during this precarious time, he ends up turning into an infamous serial killer to ensure that he has plenty of chances to get the perfect shot. He isn’t alone, either, as he is joined by one of his creations, Obscura.
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Falcom’s Ys series is returning next month, and today, NIS has revealed that they will be releasing downloadable supplies for famed adventurer Adol Christin. Announced alongside a trailer, available below, the three packs will be released for all versions and add the original armor from Ys (Silver Armor), informal gear (Adventurer Clothes), and accessories along with iron ore (Survival Kit). The drops will be free for the first week after launch. Tacked onto the release was word that PS4 pre-orders will receive a system theme alongside seven character avatars as well as a five-song digital soundtrack.
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As Bungie prepares Destiny for its PC debut on October 24, Activision has sent word that the studio will be holding a beta for players to be able to try it out early. Beginning on August 29, PC gamers can try out the opening story mission, Homecoming, plus some of the cooperative and competitive modes. A trailer for the beta offers a glimpse at the action in store, and can be found below.
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Week five of the Forza Motorsport 7 Garage additions brings with it over 140 rides. The theme this time around is European sports cars. As usual, extra details are available, though this time it’s only for one of them: the 2013 Caterham Superlight R500. The rundown on the R500, as well as the full list of vehicles, can be found below.
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