While it has somehow accidentally leaked before the Gamescom event, it’s now been confirmed that Dead Island 2 is happening and it looks like we won’t have to wait that much longer until it releases. Not only did we get an impressive new CG trailer but even some gameplay that promises the usual insanity from this franchisee. Dead Island 2 is going to release on February 3rd, 2023, and will offer six different playable characters.
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Next week, Marvel’s Avengers will finally be released. It has been quite the ride since its initial announcement back in 2017. Looking back, it didn’t say much but we did get the first tease of the game’s story about reassembling the team. Now, three years later we got a reveal trailer, two war tables with one on the horizon and three weekends of testing out the Beta. Now, it’s only a few more days before we can play as our favorite Avengers. To celebrate the launch, Crystal Dynamics will even hold an additional War Table to reveal our first look at what post-launch content we can expect. It doesn’t even stop there, as now during Gamescom weekend, they also released a short CGI trailer to promote the game one last time.
Almost wished they showed this trailer a while back. We get a great heroic shot with the team before Ms. Marvel interrupts Cap’s speech. Everyone’s quirks are highlighted with a brief addition of showcasing a few players experiencing the game. Eagle-eyed viewers might even notice that one girl is wearing a She-Hulk shirt, who is one of the leaked DLC characters for the game.
It all comes to a confrontation with M.O.D.O.K. before it ends. This is the first time we get to see him in action since they revealed his true form. This trailer teases a lot of action and I almost hope that each new story expansion gets a brief trailer like this teasing the main antagonist. Only drawback, it makes me even more impatient to get my hands on the game.
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World of Warcraft is still a behemoth in the industry. It is hard to believe that the game originally released back in 2004. Even after all this time, the game is still getting new content as the eight expansion titled Shadowlands has been revealed during Gamescom. Not only that but we also get our first look at the story, as we explore Bastion. that is not all, as we also got an official release date. The expansion will release on October 27th, which shows how the new expansion will change Azeroth forever. We will see if the mortal souls can reckon with their past or face eternal punishment.
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It’s always the small surprises that really grab your attention. Last year’s E3, we got a look at a game that will feature a man trapped in a time loop. It was a small indie game that looked quite intriguing as you have to find a way to break the loop. We get teases of a couple, as their life gets more and more twisted with each repeat. This year’s Gamescom gave us a major reveal for what seemed like just a small indie title. Daisy Ridley and James McAvoy will voice the titular characters. Not only that but none other than Willem Dafoe is the narrator of the story. It is uncertain if he will also constantly narrate each loop but it is an exciting prospect. This casting might have put this once small game on everyone’s radar. Check it out right here:
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Not too long ago, Sony finally revealed their next generation console PlayStation 5. It hada. line-up of games to show just how strong the next generation will end up being. Among them was a brief showcase of Ratched & Clank: Rift Apart. It highlighted how the new systems will allow for fluid animation and faster loading. We’ve been anxiously waiting for more gameplay that proves just how big the next generation will be. Luckily, Gamescom gave us an entire uninterrupted Demo that shows just what the PS5 is capable of. Insomniac got a chance to highlight how the DualSense will also allow you to control how you use the various weaponry.
It is the extended gameplay trailer we saw briefly teased during the console showcase, and I cannot wait to get my hands on it.
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Respawn Entertainment has been hard at work on the next entry in the Medal of Honor franchise. The classic icon will make a grand return as a VR experience. A new trailer was released during Gamescom that confirmed the return to the world of WW2 with Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. You will go on an adventure to play a member of what would one day become CIA. The best part of the trailer is how much interactivity they are teasing. Just standing near a piano and able to play the keys is a great way to create immersion. They also confirmed that it will consist of three acts with unique missions to keep things interesting.
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Fall Guys has brought a lot of people together this summer. It combines elements from Wipeout, Takeshi’s Castle, and many more game shows to add that crazy frenzy. It is a blast to play through and everyone is fighting to finally get their hand on the crown. Already, the developers behind the game are announcing the content for the second season during Gamescom. Looks like it will be inspired by the Middle Ages. Some of the iconic games will remain but the visuals are getting an upgrade with castles and wooden bridges. Of course, this includes a variety of costumes, either as a wizard, knight or even a dragon. This is a fun reveal, as it means we will get a lot of different styles with each season. Check out the first look below:
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It is strange to think how large the Lego games have become over the years. The original Lego Star Wars: The Video Game was my introduction to the franchise. As a huge Star Wars fan, the game was perfect to relieve these iconic moments. During the Opening Night to Gamescom, we finally got our first look at the gameply for the upcoming Lego Star Wars: Skywalker Saga. We’ve been anxiously waiting for a trailer to just see what a true next-gen Lego game would look like. One thing is for certain, it is a Lego game that will have its fun with the source material. The trailer also confirmed that it will release Spring 2021. Check out the gameplay right here:
