Embracer Group Acquires Appeal Studios, KAIKO, Massive Miniteam, and FRAME BREAK, establishes Gate21

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Embracer Group has acquired Appeal Studios, KAIKO, and Massive Miniteam under its THQ Nordic subsidiary, which has also established Gate21 to enable the creation of “world-class 3D characters,” as well as acquired FRAME BREAK under its Amplifier Game Invest subsidiary, the company announced. Get the details below: THQ Nordic has made the following acquisitions: Appeal …

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Digital-only QuakeCon 2021 Set for August 19 to 21

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QuakeCon 2021 will run from August 19 to 21 as a digital-only event, Bethesda Softworks announced. “We can’t wait to get back to Dallas with our QuakeCon family, but for the continued safety of our staff, the volunteers, and the community, this year’s QuakeCon will once again be a digital-only event, Bethesda Softworks said. “We’ll …

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Trigger Witch Launches this Summer for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One and Switch

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Publisher Eastasiasoft announced that they have picked up publishing rights for Rainbite’s upcoming top-down action-adventure Trigger Witch. In this worldwide partnership, eastasiasoft will publish Trigger Witch for release on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in Summer 2021. Watch the Trigger Witch New Trailer: Trigger Witch is a stylized 2D twin-stick …

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Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 Launches in Early Access this Summer

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School-building RPG Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam this summer, publisher PQube and developer Agate announced. Check Out the Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 Announcement Trailer: The Early Access version will ship at a special price with hours of gameplay at launch. Regular updates will …

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505 Games Will Publish MercurySteam’s Next Game for Console and PC

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505 Games will handle worldwide publishing for a “brand-new video game” from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Metroid: Samus Returns, and Spacelords developer MercurySteam for consoles and PC, the company announced in its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Photo:@stefanieGMJ Further details were not announced.

Shadow Warrior 3 ‘That Damn Dam’ Mission Trailer

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Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Flying Wild Hog have released a new trailer for Shadow Warrior 3 introducing the “That Damn Dam” mission. Watch the Shadow Warrior 3 ‘That Damn Dam’ Mission Trailer: Devolver Digital describes the mission as featuring “a frenetic journey to the top of the titular dam where Lo Wang does battle …

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Open Country Release Date Announced

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505 Games is turning the great outdoors into the great indoors with Open Country, an arcade-style hunting game delivering an easily accessible and enjoyable open world outdoor adventure. Check Out the Open Country Gameplay Trailer: The Open Country launch trailer showcases an explorable environment where survival, sport hunting, and more are all at a players’ …

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan Shinobu Kocho Trailer

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Publisher Aniplex and developer CyberConnect2 have released new footage and screenshots for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan introducing character Shinobu Kocho, who is playable in the game’s “Versus Mode.” Watch the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan Shinobu Kocho Trailer: Shinobu is the Insect Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, …

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Lost Judgment Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4 and Xbox One

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Publisher Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have officially announced Judgment sequel Lost Judgment for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It will launch worldwide on September 24. Check Out the Lost Judgment Announcement Trailer and ‘Judgment Day’ Presentation: Here is an overview of the game, via Sega: About Lost Judgment …

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Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 for PS5 Delayed to Later in 2021

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CI Games has delayed the PlayStation 5 version of Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 from its previously planned June 4 release date to “later in 2021” due to “unforeseen technical issues discovered in the weeks leading up to launch.” The PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam) versions will launch as planned on …

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade ‘Final’ Trailer

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Square Enix revealed new scenes from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the enhanced and expanded version of the critically acclaimed and award-winning Final Fantasy VII Remake on the PlayStation 5. Watch the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade ‘Final’ Trailer: The new footage showcases the impressive PS5 graphics for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and new …

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Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier Closed Beta Test Set for June 1 to 7

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Square Enix announced that the battle royale action mobile game, Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, is now accepting pre-registrations for an upcoming closed beta test to be held from June 1 through 7, 2021. Players looking to prove themselves as prime SOLDIER candidates can sign up here through the Google Play Store, now until …

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The Caligula Effect 2 Second Trailer

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Publisher FuRyu and developer Historia have released the second official trailer for The Caligula Effect 2. Watch The Caligula Effect 2’s Second Trailer: Here is an overview of the game, via NIS America: About The Caligula Effect 2 A virtuadoll named Regret has created the world of Redo in order to save people from their …

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Ubisoft Announces Expansion of the Tom Clancy’s The Division Universe

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TUbisoft has announced an update on the Tom Clancy’s The Division universe. The launch of Tom Clancy’s The Division back in 2016 marked the first completely original IP under the Tom Clancy umbrella since 2009, and the game broke multiple Ubisoft sales records. The franchise continued its development with Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 becoming …

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Metro Exodus Complete Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series

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The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of Metro Exodus, officially titled Metro Exodus Complete Edition, will launch on June 18, publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games announced. It will be available as a free upgrade to users who own the game on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, as well as via a new …

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