The Firing Range was also showcased in depth and features Drills for testing weapons and Ranked Drills to compete against other players for the highest score. A new weapon, the Maser Gun, was also showcased and it’s capable of stunning enemies. Boss battles can also be revisited from the comfort of one’s private room and battled as many times as you wish. The Music Player has also been updated with eight new tracks.

As for new missions, Sam will venture to a “mysterious facility” which is swarming with Mules. Players can either sneak through or gun foes down en route to unearthing any secrets within. Of course, if you’re keen on racing, then the Race Track has you covered with various courses and Time Attack to compete against other players. You can also set up Jump Ramps in the world to leap over crevices and perform tricks.

If all of that wasn’t enough, a strange new area and massive monster were teased at the end. Death Stranding Director’s Cut is out on September 24th for PS5 and will retail for $50.

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Plenty of new gameplay footage is shown, showcasing scenes and locations from across the nine movies the game will be covering, and a variety of different playable characters, including the likes of Han Solo, Rey, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Chewbacca, Lando Carlisian, and many more. The game apparently boasts over 300 playable characters, so clearly players will have plenty to choose between. Check out its trailer below.

Meanwhile, a new launch window has also been confirmed for the game. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga launches in Spring 2022 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

At Gamescom Opening Night Live, Ubisoft announced that the game’s ongoing beta has been extended. It is now open for everyone to try out, and will remain live until August 28th- so go ahead and give the game a try if you’re curious to see how it’s shaping up.

The beta includes five different extreme sports, allows you to explore the open world, and will feature several events to showcase the sort of social experience the game is looking to create. You can also expect some customization options in there.

Riders Republic launches for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia on October 28. Check out its newest trailer below.

At Gamescom Opening Night Live, we got another look at the game, with a new trailer that revealed another playable character in the brawler. Star reporter and an ally of the turtles, April O’Neil will be joining the roster of playable characters in Shredder’s Revenge. She’s quite agile and nimble and her slide kick attacks give her quite a bit of speed and reach. Check her out in action in the trailer below.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is currently in the works for Nintendo Switch and PC and due out some time in 2022. There’s no word yet on what the release date for the game will be.

The video showcases a debriefing session with Commander Agreenia, who is the leader of a new generation of Spartans. As speculated before, the trailer also showcases tidbits of the Covenant forces invading a city. An ODST also makes a brief appearance during the trailer, saving Agreenia from the attack.  

As previous rumors suggested, Halo Infinite will be releasing on December 8th, 2021- with the campaign and the first season of the game’s multiplayer component included in the launch version. Campaign co-op and Forge mode will be releasing in the future, with no exact dates being mentioned as of yet. Stay tuned for more details. 

A CG announcement trailer shows various familiar Marvel characters, such as Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Blade, Ghost Rider, and more. Contrary to what a recent leak suggested, Marvel’s Midnight Suns will allow you to play as various characters from across the Marvel universe. Meanwhile, players will also be able to create their custom superhero.

Firaxis Games states this is a turn-based RPG and has very little in common with XCOM, so you should expect it to be its own thing. We’ll be getting our first look at gameplay in December, so stay tuned for that.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns will launch in March 2022 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Four main characters are at the heart of the story, one of whom is the protagonist – a.k.a. The Boss – with the other three each belonging to one of three different powerful factions in control of the city. Tired of being suppressed and told what to do, the four come together to form a new gang, The Saints, with eyes on the whole city.

What city, you might ask? Neither Stilwater nor Steelport. No, Saints Row is taking us to an entirely new city- Santo Ileso, inspired by the American Southwest. The city promises to be a large and diverse map, with various different districts with unique themes and looks.

The full game will also be playable co-op, which is being touted as untethered and seamless. Wingsuiting around the city will also be possible, adding to the traversal options, while players can also expect various different kinds of firearms and vehicles. Meanwhile, Volition is promising more customizations than ever before in the series for your protagonist, your vehicle, and your whole crew.

You can check out the game’s CGI trailer below.

Saints Row will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and Xbox One on February 25, 2022.

Earlier today, however, leaks emerged suggesting that Halo Infinite’s release date will be December 8. Now, Tom Warren of The Verge reports that as per a source familiar with Microsoft’s plans, that leaked release date is indeed accurate, and is going to be announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live later today. It remains to be seen whether we will finally see more gameplay footage of the campaign, or whether there will be any updates regarding the next multiplayer beta, but it seems the release date is likely going to be announced at long last.

Several other games have also been confirmed to be at the show. There will feature over 30 game announcements and updates over the course of two hours, with the likes of Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Call of Duty: Vanguard, the next Saints Row game, Sifu, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and more. Stay tuned for more updates.

Yes, that means you can try out on Gen 9 games on the Xbox One, experiencing high fidelity visuals (at 1080p/60 FPS) even on the limited hardware. For current-gen players, it means not having to wait for downloads and jumping straight into a game. This is also useful if you want to play with friends in a game that’s not installed on your hard disk.

Of course, only games that support cloud gaming will be available, and one can expect certain game features to vary by console. Performance will also be dependent on one’s internet connection so there may be the occasional wait time while playing. Stay tuned for more details on Xbox Cloud Gaming on consoles in the coming months.

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The first video was revealed during the Xbox Gamescom Showcase and focuses on the Trebuchet. Utilizing a counter-weight, sling and treadmill, it unleashed projectiles at unbelievable speeds to cause massive damage to castle walls. Award-winning production company Lion TV has worked on these videos and met with experts worldwide to learn more about different weapons and equipment.

Age of Empires 4 is out on October 28th for PC with a day one launch for Xbox Game Pass. However, fans are advised to stay tuned tomorrow for Age of Empires-related news at Gamescom Opening Night Live.