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The Outlast Trials: Release Date and Gameplay Reveal

Top GamesImage courtesy of Red BarrelsA gameplay trailer has been released for The Outlast Trials, alongside a projected release date.The Outlast Trials, an upcoming co-op horror game, is the latest instalment for the Outlast series. Serving as a prequel to Outlast and Outlast 2, the new game is taking the series in a slightly new direction - offering players the chance to play it in co-op or to brave it alone.The Outlast series is famous for pushing the boundaries of the horror genre, with each game more graphic and disturbing

EFootball unveils gameplay trailer–but some of its new features won’t be available at launch

Efootball, Konami’s soccer franchise that was previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer and Winning Eleven, revealed its official gameplay trailer at Gamescom 2021. The trailer mainly focuses on the new dribbling animations that are being developed and features the testimony of players who helped Konami to create them, such as Andrés Iniesta, Gerard Piqué, and Takefusa Kubo. Some of the mechanics, dribbling animations, and kicks, however, will only be implemented after the game launches in early fall, and Konami didn’t reveal the date for them. [embedded content] The list of

Fall Guys set to launch collaboration with The Jungle Book on September 3

Fall Guys is getting a new collaboration this September, this time with Disney’s The Jungle Book. The announcement came during the opening day of Gamescom. Four new exclusive skins–King Louie, Mowgli, Baloo, and Shere Khan–will join Fall Guys on Sept. 3. The first available will be Mowgli for purchase in the crown store from Sept. 3 to 6. Next up will be Shere Khan from Sept. 7 to 9. Finally, Baloo will be available to buy between Sept. 10 and 12. King Louie will be distributed through a slightly different

When does King of Fighters XV release?

King of Fighters XV was originally supposed to hold down the end of 2021 for the fighting game genre, but due to ongoing issues with COVID-19 in Japan, the game was delayed into 2022.  Now, SNK has officially announced that KoF XV will launch on Feb. 17, 2022, keeping with its initial promise of releasing in Q1 following the delay.  In a short trailer showcase for Gamescom 2021, SNK shared multiple new details about the game that fans had yet to see, including confirmation that the base game’s roster would

How to download and play the Splitgate beta

Splitgate, the new, independently-developed shooter from 1047 Games, launched its “season zero” event today, a pre-launch competitive season for players of the open beta. The event was announced during today’s Opening Night Live presentation at Gamescom 2021 and could even be looked at as a soft launch of sorts ahead of the game’s official launch, whenever that may be. Earlier this month, Splitgate crossed the threshold of 10 million downloads. As a result, the game’s developers made the choice to keep the game in beta for a little longer than

Century: Age of Ashes is Out on November 18th

Multiplayer title Century: Age of Ashes, which sees players riding dragons in open-air combat, will release on November 18th. It’s coming to early access first and includes game modes like Carnage, a 6v6 mode; Gates of Fire, a Capture the Flag-style hybrid; and Survival which sees three teams of six players battling it out to be the last standing. Check out the latest trailer below. From the outset, there are three classes to choose from – Winguard, which uses a shield and disorients foes; Marauder for tracking; and Phantom with

Splitgate launches season zero featuring new map, battle pass, and Infection game mode

Splitgate, the free-to-play PvP portal shooter that rose to popularity this past summer via its latest beta and arrival on consoles, is now launching its first season, season zero. The inaugural season was announced during Opening Night Live of Gamescom 2021 and is free to acquire on Steam, Playstation, and Xbox beginning Aug. 25. Season zero will introduce Karman Station to the map pool, described as a “reimagining” of the original map, Outpost. The improved Karman Station will replace Outpost in the pool of maps. Image via 1047 Studios The

When is the New World open beta?

Amazon’s upcoming MMO New World is launching in just one month. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t enough time for the developer to sneak in one more beta test for good measure. Announced at the Gamescom Opening Night Live event today, New World will have an open beta in September before the game officially launches on Sept. 28. The New World open beta will begin on Sept. 9 at 9am CT and end on Sept. 12 at 1:59am CT. Related: How to play the New World open beta Unlike the

Death Stranding Director’s Cut Extended Trailer Previews New Missions, Time Attack Races and More

Closing out Gamescom Opening Night Live was a preview trailer for Death Stranding Director’s Cut which showcased many of the new features coming in the enhanced version. These include new tools like the Evolved Stabilizers which reduce the impact of landing when jumping from higher areas; the Cargo Catapult which launches cargo over large distances (and can open a parachute to safely drop it somewhere); and the Buddy Bot for carrying Sam around. Check it out below. The Firing Range was also showcased in depth and features Drills for testing

How Much is the Halo Infinite Xbox Limited Edition Console?

Top GamesMicrosoft has announced a slew of news about the next installation in its long-standing sci-fi shooter, Halo Infinite. / MicrosoftMicrosoft has announced a slew of news about the next installation in its long-standing sci-fi shooter, Halo Infinite.From the release date of the campaign and its corresponding multiplayer to glimpses of the story and major characters, 343 Industries certainly didn't hold back during the Gamescom Opening Night Live broadcast. What's more—dedicated fans can show off their pride with a limited edition themed console bundle and an extra wireless controller modeled