‘The Walking Dead: Aftermath’ Game Introduced (Gaming Information Roundup)

Ares Interactive and AMC Networks have unveiled “The Walking Dead: Aftermath,” a brand new free-to-play roguelite set on the planet of “The Walking Dead.” The recreation is slated to launch this summer season on iOS and Android, with extra platforms to be introduced.

Developed by Ares’ Swift Games studio, recognized for “Heroes vs Hordes,” the title blends fast-paced roguelite fight with survival mechanics and base-building components. Players will take management of fan-favorite characters together with Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon and Michonne as they battle walker hordes, hostile enemies and boss encounters.

Campaign missions will revisit acquainted areas from the sequence similar to Hershel’s Farm, Woodbury and Alexandria. As gamers progress, they may collect provides, improve survivors and navigate more and more harmful eventualities, with every run emphasizing adaptability and replayability.

“At Ares Interactive, we’re building games with the quality and staying power to earn players’ time and attention,” stated firm president Mike DeLaet in a press release. “‘The Walking Dead: Aftermath’ combines Swift Games’ strengths in action, progression, and replayability with the intensity and survival drama that has made “The Walking Dead” an everlasting franchise. AMC’s belief in our group speaks to the power of what we’re constructing at Ares.”

Clayton Neuman, VP of Games & Franchise at AMC, stated the undertaking goals to seize each the strain and pleasure of the sequence. “’The Walking Dead: Aftermath’ is easy to pick up, impossible to put down, and we can’t wait for people to play it,” he stated.

Additional particulars, together with character reveals and pre-registration timing, are anticipated within the coming weeks.

See extra gaming information from this week within the roundup under.

EVENTS

Limited Run Games is bringing a wave of ’90s nostalgia again to trendy consoles with “Rugrats: Retro Rewind,” a brand new assortment of six basic titles based mostly on the beloved Rugrats franchise. The compilation will launch digitally on May 15 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with bodily pre-orders opening May 1 by way of May 31.

The assortment bundles six video games spanning the late Nineteen Nineties and early 2000s, together with “Rugrats: Search for Reptar,” “The Rugrats Movie,” “Rugrats: Time Travelers,” “Rugrats: Studio Tour,” “Rugrats in Paris: The Movie” and “Rugrats: Castle Capers.” Originally launched throughout platforms like the unique PlayStation, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, the titles observe Tommy Pickles and the remainder of the gang on adventures starting from puzzle-solving missions to globe-trotting escapades.

“Rugrats: Retro Rewind” updates the basic gameplay expertise with a slate of contemporary quality-of-life options. These embody a “save anywhere” perform, a rewind mechanic for tough sections, customizable display screen filters designed to copy CRT televisions and an in-game music participant that includes tracks from the unique titles.

In addition to the usual digital launch, the gathering will probably be out there in each commonplace and deluxe bodily editions. The deluxe model contains bonus objects similar to a retro-inspired recreation case, soundtrack, collectible keychain and stickers aimed toward longtime followers and collectors.

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Games Done Quick and gamescom have introduced gamescom GDQ, a brand new dwell speedrunning showcase. The occasion will happen August 28 by way of 30 at gamescom. Global audiences can tune in through GDQ’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.

The occasion will showcase a “curated lineup of speedruns performed by top players from around the world, celebrating skill, community and the positive impact of games,” per the corporate. The occasion will profit Gaming for Democracy. 

“We’re thrilled to expand Games Done Quick globally and to bring a live event to gamescom in Germany, an opportunity that’s incredibly meaningful to our team,” stated Ashley Farkas, proprietor and enterprise director at Games Done Quick, in a press release. “This partnership not only supports an amazing initiative, but also creates space for more runners to participate, especially those who haven’t previously had the opportunity to travel to the US.”

Runner submissions will open May 4. The full occasion schedule will probably be introduced quickly.

NEW RELEASES

Ahead of the comedy occasion sequence, “Netflix is a Joke Festival”, the streaming service has launched a brand new comedy online game titled “Netflix is a Joke Presents…GIFTED.” The recreation is now out there to Netflix customers, inviting them to make use of their telephones as controllers linked to their TV screens.

In “Netflix is a Joke Presents…GIFTED,” teams of three to 9 gamers caption GIFs, competing to make one of the best jokes and punchlines based mostly on the Internet’s hottest memes. The participant with essentially the most votes wins. The recreation describes itself as: “Imagine ‘Cards Against Humanity,’ but with GIFs.”

“Netflix is a Joke. Fest” will happen in Los Angeles from May 4-10 and host greater than 475 reveals and 500 artists throughout over 45 venues.

TRAILERS

A brand new trailer is right here for “Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains,” which will probably be out there to play on June 11 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 1 and a couple of, GeForce NOW and PC. 

The crossover between “Monopoly” and “Star Wars” brings collectively one of the best components of each the basic household board recreation and “Star Wars” characters like Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and extra. The trailer provides a more in-depth look into new particulars of the sport, together with 14 distinctive character talents, 22 areas together with the Ewok Village, the Sandcrawler, Echo Base and Jedi Temple and extra in-game missions and rewards. 

“In ‘Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains,’ you’ll play on a custom board featuring iconic ‘Star Wars’ locations, and experience reimagined gameplay with cinematic moments, themed spaces, and dynamic elements,” per the corporate. “You’ll build teams with your favorite ‘Star Wars’ characters, each of whom boasts a unique ability that can drastically alter the course of the game in your favor. How you construct your team will play a pivotal role in securing victory; and dice battles and new GO events introduce game-altering twists. Team up with your family and friends in 2v2 or 3v3 game modes in couch co-op or online.” 

Watch the trailer right here.