Warframe Launches On Nintendo Switch November 20th
/Warframe, Digital Extremes’ free-to-play ninja MMO will be hitting Nintendo Switch November 20th. You can check out the trailer below.
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Ubisoft Goes Over Their Post-Launch Plans For Assassin's Creed Odyssey
/Ubisoft have gone over their details for the post-launch DLC coming to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and it’s quite a lot of content (both paid, and free).
The paid-season pass, which is quite beefy, includes two story missions detailed below - but also remastered editions of Assassin’s Creed 3 which originally came out on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U in 2012, and Assassin’s Creed III Liberation which came out in the same year on Vita.
Story Arc 1 - Legacy of the First Blade: This episodic adventure will introduce players to the first hero to wield the iconic hidden blade, changing the course of history. Players will learn more about the backstory of the Assassins and why they choose to fight from the shadows. Starting December 2018, episodes will be released approximately six weeks apart.
Story Arc II - The Fate of Atlantis: In the second story arc, players will confront godly creatures and uncover the secrets of the legendary sunken city. In a surprising saga filled with twists and turns, players will get even closer to Greek mythology and the First Civilization. Coming spring 2019, episodes will be released approximately six weeks apart.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be out October 5th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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UBISOFT® REVEALS DETAILS FOR ASSASSIN’S CREED® ODYSSEY POST-LAUNCH PLAN
Largest Assassin’s Creed Live Content Plan Unveiled, Including Season Pass Content with Two New Episodic Major Story Arcs and Assassin’s Creed® III Remastered
Montreal — September 13, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced the Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey post-launch plan introducing a brand new episodic format. Season Pass and free narrative content will release on a regular basis, giving players a constant flow of new stories to experience. Additionally, all Assassin’s Creed Odyssey players will have access to recurring free in-game events, introducing challenging enemies and daily quests. Season Pass owners will also receive two bonus games: Assassin’s Creed® III Remastered and Assassin’s Creed® III Liberation Remastered.
The Assassin’s Creed Odyssey live roadmap plan is the biggest and most ambitious in the franchise, deepening storytelling through its episodic structure. Season Pass owners will access two major storylines with three episodes each while all players will receive free story missions called The Lost Tales of Greece. Players can dive into new episodes as they premiere, or experience the epic adventures in their entirety once all episodes are available. Keeping in tone with Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, accessing this new content will be all about player choice.
The Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Season Pass includes:
Story Arc 1 - Legacy of the First Blade: This episodic adventure will introduce players to the first hero to wield the iconic hidden blade, changing the course of history. Players will learn more about the backstory of the Assassins and why they choose to fight from the shadows. Starting December 2018, episodes will be released approximately six weeks apart.
Story Arc II - The Fate of Atlantis: In the second story arc, players will confront godly creatures and uncover the secrets of the legendary sunken city. In a surprising saga filled with twists and turns, players will get even closer to Greek mythology and the First Civilization. Coming spring 2019, episodes will be released approximately six weeks apart.
Assassin’s Creed III Remastered: Ignite the American Revolution as Connor, the master assassin born of the beauty and the brutality of 18th century America. As a bloody revolution draws ever nearer, your clan is threatened by a powerful group seeking to crush the American Revolution and control the thirteen colonies. Shocked into action by the devastation of your village, you pledge your life to the cause of freedom, and embark on a decades-long quest to achieve it. Assassin’s Creed III Remastered will be released in March 2019 and will include:
All the DLCs: Benedict Arnold Missions, Hidden Secrets Pack and Tyranny of King George.
The Remastered editions will feature 4K and & HDR on PS4™ Pro, Xbox One X and PC, higher resolution textures, new graphics engine, and several more other graphical enhancements. Gameplay mechanics and ergonomics have also been improved.
Assassin’s Creed III Remastered will be sold as a stand-alone title for players who don’t own the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Season Pass.
Assassin’s Creed® III Liberation Remastered: Originally released as a PlayStation®Vita exclusive, Assassin’s Creed III Liberation has been remastered for PlayStation®4 systems, Xbox One and PC in full HD. Follow Aveline’s story as she battles Spanish forces in the American south to win freedom for her land and people. Embark on an epic journey that will take her from the crowded streets of New Orleans to voodoo-haunted swamps and ancient Mayan ruins.
The Season Pass is included in the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Gold, Ultimate, Spartan and Pantheon Editions of the game.
In addition, an extensive lineup of free content including new narrative content and in-game events will be available for all players after launch, including:
The Lost Tales of Greece: Free episodic questlines will release regularly in-between episodes, providing a constant flow of new stories for players to discover. These quests will feature familiar faces and new characters from the world of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Recurring In-Game Events: Each week a new epic ship or mercenary will appear, presenting players with challenging battles as they hunt down these powerful enemies. Daily and weekly contracts will send players on new quests across Greece.
Discovery Tour: The educational tool will let players explore the game world in a conflict-free environment and learn about Ancient Greece’s monuments, culture and history.
Many more updates, including new monstrous and mythical creatures to defy and a New Game Plus mode presenting new challenges and the ability to see how different choices affect players’ stories.
There will be more to come as the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey development team is committed to support the game and continued improvement of the core experience with additional content, yet to be revealed.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be released worldwide on October 5, 2018. Gold, Collectors and Ultimate Editions owners will have access to the game three days early, starting October 2.
For more information about Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, please visit: assassinscreed.com.
For more information on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: https://news.ubisoft.com/.
ABOUT ASSASSIN’S CREED ODYSSEY
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is an ambitious role-playing game that places choice at the center of the experience. The action takes place in Ancient Greece, a world rich with myths and legend, in fifth century BC during the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens. Embodying Kassandra or Alexios, a mercenary of Spartan blood sentenced to death by their family, players will embark on an epic journey from a young outcast to a legendary hero and uncover the truth about their mysterious First Civilization lineage.
ABOUT UBISOFT
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017-18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.
© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.
Podcast Episode 101 - Are We Excited For Anthem? (Spoilers: Not Really)
/The next episode of the podcast is out! In this Bret and I discuss our lack of excitement for Anthem, recent releases and upcoming games like Sword and Sworcery.
Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or SoundCloud. And Patron's at the $4+ level got this episode 2 days early.
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New Footage Of Star Fox In Starlink: Battle For Atlas
/IGN has posted some new footage of Ubisoft Toronto's upcoming space toys-to-life game Starlink: Battle for Atlas but this time it's footage of Star Fox and his pals in game. Announced at E3 this year, the game will have Star Fox as a playable character exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version.
You can check out the footage down below. Starlink: Battle for Atlas will be out on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 16th.
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Puzzle Game Bloxiq Out Now On Switch
/Bloxiq was first released on Vita in 2015, and then got a VR treatment, and has now hit the Nintendo Switch in a stealth release. The puzzle game from Blot Interactive has players moving around pieces of a 3D cube:
bloxiq takes the classic concept of color matching and turns it on its head. You’ll need all of your wits as you try to solve 100 levels that will completely change your perspective on puzzle games. Easy to learn, fun to play and sometimes mind-bendingly difficult, bloxiq’s innovative mechanics make it the perfect game for people who love puzzle games that challenge your brain rather than your luck.
You can pick it up on Switch right now for $9.99 CAD.
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CanadianGameDevs Is Now On Twitch!
/CanadianGameDevs is trying out Twitch, because why not! You can follow us here - we'll be streaming Canadian made games from all over the country.
Currently the schedule is Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm EST. Come and join us!
Anthem Gets A New Story Trailer
/With the rebranding to Canadian made games, we can now focus out attention other parts of Canada including the great province Alberta, where Bioware has been making great games since the mid-90's. Most gamers know about Bioware from Baulder's Gate, Star Wars Knight of the Old Republic, or Mass Effect. However they actually haven't released a game since 2014's Dragon Quest: Inquisition.
Enter: Anthem. Announced at E3 2017, and promised a February 21st 2019 release date, Bioware showed off some a new story trailer from PAX West this last weekend.
We'll have more on Anthem in the coming months - it'll hit PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC next year on February 21st.
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15 Minutes of Below Footage From PAX West
/Capybara Games is at PAX West this weekend, and IGN grabbed some footage of the latest Below build. We don't have a release date, but I'm guessing (hoping) it's soon.
Recently Capybara announced that Sword & Sworcery will also be coming to Switch.
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Spoilercast - Guacamelee! 2
/Spoilercast! We got a new show for CanadianGameDevs.com where we'll play a game and just discuss it on end. It'll be sort of a review/spoilercast type of show.
First up is Guacamelee! 2 from DrinkBox Studios. This sequel to the 2013 indie hit dropped on PS4 and Steam last week so Bret, and I were joined by developer from the first game turned fan Jason Canam to discuss everything we liked (a lot of things) and disliked (not that many things) about DrinkBox's new game.
Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or SoundCloud. And Patron's at the $4+ level got this episode 2+ days early.
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Podcast Episode 100 - Let's Celebrate!
/We had TylerTalksGames on to chat about Switch Games, Assassin's Creed, and being married.
Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or SoundCloud. And Patron's at the $4+ level got this episode 2 days early.
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Numizmatic Games Releasing Light Fingers September 20th
/Light Fingers was announced almost a year ago, and we now have a release date for the turn-based multiplayer game. Switch players will get their hands on Numizmatic's title on September 20th.
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Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery Coming To Nintendo Switch
/Capybara Games will be releasing their 2011 iOS hit Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery for the Nintendo Switch - as announced as part of Nintendo's Nindies presentation.
One thing to note is the Twitter integration won't be part of the Switch version of the game:
We don't have a release date yet, but we'll report it as soon as we know.
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Kickstarter Plug: Boyfriend Dungeon
/Kitfox Games over in Montreal has taken to Kickstarter to get their upcoming game Boyfriend Dungeon funded, and I'm a little late on posting because they succeeded! The game is currently almost at $110000 over their $65,000 goal, and have now gone into their stretch goals.
Boyfriend Dungeon is an action-RPG dungeon crawler in which the weapons you use transform into beautiful people -- take them on dates to level them up and become more powerful together.
Players will be able to date up to seven weapons from dancing swords and heart-piercing daggers, with various combat styles. You can check out all the details on the Kickstarter where $20 will get you a copy of the game. Right now the game is just set for Steam/PC release, but maybe a strech goal will take it into console-territory.
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Interview With Sebastian Scaini - GameDev Student and GameJamer
/Make sure to following Sebastian Scaini on Twitter and remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or SoundCloud.
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New Assassin's Creed Odyssey Trailers
/With Gamescom going on right now, Ubisoft took the opportunity to drop some new Assassin's Creed Odyssey trailers which you can check out below. Odyssey is slated to hit PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC this year on October 5th.
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London, Ontario-based Tencent subsidiary Digital Extremes has announced that their almost decade-old F2P online action RPG Warframe now supports crossplay across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.