Contrast – Announced

Focus Home Interactive and Compulsion Games are pleased to announce today the formation of a new publishing partnership for the release of Contrast, a breakthrough 2D/3D puzzle platformer, in which the player can shift between the striking 3D fantasy world into the mysterious 2D shadowscape. Originally set to launch on PC, Contrast will now also be available on PSN (or PlayStation Store) and... more.

Kalypso Media today announced that the free gameplay update for its gangster-themed simulation game, Omerta – City of Gangsters is now live. The update will download automatically for players when they next launch the game. As well as an overhaul of the game interface and cover mechanics, the free update will add a host of new features including new sandbox game modes, new opposing gangs... more.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces Dying Light, a first-person, action survival horror video game with a portentous day-night cycle set in a vast open world. Currently under development by Techland, the game will be available in 2014 for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 4, plus Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, and PC. ... more.

Electronic Arts, today announced Need for Speed Rivals, an action/racing game created by an inspired new development team, using a powerful engine and delivering next-generation gameplay. Need for Speed Rivals is being developed by EA’s newest studio Ghost Games, who bring new thinking and innovation to the Need for Speed franchise in partnership with the expert racing team at Criterion Games.... more.

Epoch-making 2D fighting game franchise celebrating its 15th anniversary begins a new chapter powered by Unreal Engine technology. Epic Games, announces an agreement with Arc System Works Co., to license Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 technology for the development of the latest game in its successful “Guilty Gear” franchise. The agreement was brokered by Epic Games Japan, whi... more.

Silicon Studio, a high-end middleware provider and game developer, announced today that its next-gen post-rendering middleware solution, Yebis 2, is now available on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Yebis 2 is middleware with the power to create stunning visual effects for current and next-gen development, offering developers an easy way to deliver ... more.

Ubisoft has revealed that two of its most highly-anticipated titles – Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Watch Dogs – will be available on the platform later this year. Ubisoft also announced that these titles will be among at least six next-gen games released for Xbox One in the system’s first year. “The next generation of consoles will reinvigorate our industry and make it possible ... more.

During the weeks prior to May 21, 2013, I can remember often pondering just what Microsoft could possibly reveal to the masses with their big upcoming announcement of an event. I was thinking all over the place, wondering if they were going to show us something that would very easily blow Sony and Nintendo off the gaming grid altogether, or if it would be more like a rushed product that would get... more.

Deep Silver today announced that 4A Games will support the critically acclaimed Metro: Last Light with a series of original single player content packs throughout the summer. ● The ‘Faction Pack’ and the ‘Chronicles Pack’ will include new, original single player gameplay that expands on the Metro: Last Light universe and story ● The ‘Tower Pack’ will present a unique solo cha... more.

Ahead of this weekend’s Indy 500, Codemasters today released a new gameplay video showing Dallara IndyCars racing at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The video reveals extra content, redeemable via download, to feature in a special edition of Grid 2 available to pre-order from Best Buy, which includes extra routes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Grid 2 special editi... more.