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The fourth and final installment in the ‘Know Your Units’ video series for Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces, Relic unveils the Emplacement units

Featuring three variations including a 17-Pounder AT Gun, 40mm AA Gun, and the 3 Inch Mortar, the Emplacements help turn the tide of victory with its versatile anti-aircraft, anti-infantry and support style units. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc5v2n2ijPY

Brutally Beautiful Tactical-Western, Hard West, Debuting at Gamescom and PAX Prime, Launching Autumn 2015

Publisher Gambitious Digital Entertainment and developer CreativeForge Games have performed ritualistic blood sacrifice and joined spiritual forces on the successful Kickstarter project, Hard West - a classic Western tale of supernatural chaos and revenge coming to the PC platform in Autumn 2015 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/307670/). Hard West will make its press debut in the business area of Gamescom, and will be shown at PAX Prime in the PAX Rising section of the show in booth #4043.

InnoGames TV: August Episode Gives a Glimpse Into the Future

Today, the online games developer InnoGames continues their monthly video podcast with the release of the August episode of InnoGames TV. Players can forget reading the forums this month as the episode features exclusive sneak peeks and coverage on upcoming game material. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B27JGdhrz0o

THE TALOS PRINCIPLE: DELUXE EDITION TO BLOW THE MINDS OF PLAYSTATION 4 OWNERS OCTOBER 13

Existential game label Devolver Digital today shared the news that award-winning philosophical puzzler The Talos Principle is heading to PlayStation 4 on October 13. The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 4 will include the critically acclaimed first-person puzzler and the divine expansion pack The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMkaNBVEiDU

Mayan Death Robots developer adds feature, cuts feature, loses sanity

It’s with great joy that independent developer Sileni Studios announces the addition of single player versus AI battles to Mayan Death Robots, joining the local PvP multiplayer already in the game. But everything has its price, and this time it’s online play which will no longer be in the game at launch. Expectant fans shouldn’t be downhearted – now they’ll be able to hone their alien robot battle skills during those quiet moments alone before they kick their friends’ asses into next week.

DROPSY THE CLOWN TO DELIVER WARM, DAMP HUGS SEPTEMBER 10

Independent developer Jay Tholen and noted balloon artists and game publisher Devolver Digital have announced the point and click hugventure Dropsy will release on PC, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS on September 10. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfRjByXbenA

OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood Grinds Onto PC, Mac and Linux on August 11

Award-winning developer Roll7 and award-losing game label Devolver Digital have announced that the PC, Mac and Linux versions of the celebrated skateboarding opus OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood will kickflip onto Steam, GOG, and Humble on August 11 for $14.99.

InnoGames Gamescom line-up confirmed

Game developer InnoGames will attend gamescom with their line-up of new titles and gameplay updates, including Tribal Wars 2, the new strategic browser game Elvenar and Cross-platform title Forge of Empires, which recently launched its Android-Version.

Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces ‘Know Your Units’ Video Series Introduces the Centaur

The third installment in a series of four ‘Know Your Units’ videos for Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces, Relic unveils the Centaur tank. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iIzw64X9LA

Band of Fellows – Elvenar Adds Guild System

Today, InnoGames released a new feature in its strategic city-building game Elvenar: Fellowships. Players can now band together with up to 25 companions and engage in activities that all members profit from, such as trading and enhancing production by visiting each other’s cities. Being in a fellowship also allows access to the ingame chat-function which grants seamless communication between members.

GERMANIA ADDED TO TOTAL WAR: ARENA

A brand new battlefield has been added to Total War: ARENA in one of our regular updates, Germania is the largest and most detailed map to date and joins Thermopylae, Marathon and Salernum in the maproster for the Total War: ARENA Closed Alpha.

The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna Now Available on Steam

Independent developer Croteam and the spiritually enlightened team at Devolver Digital have delivered total consciousness by way of The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna, the massive new expansion to the award-winning first-person puzzler, The Talos Principle (http://store.steampowered.com/app/358470). For those who consider their financial well-being as well as their mental capacity, The Talos Principle is the featured Steam Weekend Deal from July 23 – 27 with a 66% off discount and The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna is 10% off the standard $14.99 price for the first week of launch. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-OT8HZaS64

3D Streets of Rage II is out now for Nintendo 3DS via the Nintendo eShop

Relive the 1992 SEGA Mega Drive classic, Streets of Rage II, reworked in glorious stereoscopic 3D for the Nintendo 3DS from today! 3D Streets of Rage II is available to purchase from the Nintendo eShop for €4.99/£4.49/$5.99. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6w87uId9eE

Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces ‘Know Your Units’ Video Series Introduces the Churchill Tank

In the first of a series of four ‘Know Your Units’ videos for Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces, Relic introduces one of the British Army’s most potent weapons in World War II, the Churchill Tank, along with its in-game variants. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zze3ix7Wp6o

HATOFUL BOYFRIEND SPREADS ITS WINGS ON PLAYSTATION 4 AND VITA

The bird-loving folks of developer Mediatonic and avian-friendly publisher Devolver Digital are pleased to announce that Hatoful Boyfriend is now available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita! As the only human in St. PigeoNation’s prestigious school for birds you’ll encounter a feathered cast of characters and choose a suitable love interest all while managing elective school classes. Follow your heart as you choose your path and go on romantic dates you but be wary of fowl twists and turns along the way that could turn you love life upside down.

Breach & Clear: DEADline Available Now on Steam

Breach & Clear: DEADline springs from the petri dish and into PCs everywhere today as Mighty Rabbit Studios and Gun Media, in association with Gambitious Digital Entertainment and forever friend Devolver Digital, release hordes of zombies for slaughter today for $19.99 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/310890/). Breach & Clear: DEADline masterfully blends exploration with top-down, action-based twin stick shooting and RPG-style looting, weapon modding, upgrading and leveling/progression into one hell of a zombie-fueled tactical journey. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPJISv72Ahk

TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT – OUT TOMORROW!

TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT™ is out tomorrow, and Steam users can pre-order now to enjoy a 10% discount on the SRP of £9.99/$14.99/€12.99. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wTWeRg8RGQ

Unity Technologies wins Best Engine for Unity 5 at 2015 Develop Industry Excellence Awards

Unity Technologies today announced that Unity 5 was awarded Best Engine at the 2015 Develop Industry Excellence Awards. Games development stars from around the UK and Europe descended upon Hilton Metropole Hotel, in Brighton, United Kingdom for the ceremony.

EVE Online’s Aegis Release Brings a Bold New Sovereignty

Some of gaming’s most compelling player stories have sprung out of the complex machinations of EVE Online’s nullsec sovereignty gameplay, including the devious Guiding Hand Social Club assassination, the staggering Bloodbath of B-R5RB, the near-instant fall of the implacable Band of Brothers Alliance at the hands of a traitor, and many more. These legends are born in the imaginations of the most complex, intricate opponents available—human beings—and are carried out by the strength of the real relationships of EVE pilots around the world as they build their own metaphorical sandcastles and work to knock down those of their enemies.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on sale for 75% off, updated to include Steam Trading Cards

We’re very pleased to announce that one of Relic Entertainment’s flagship titles, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II has introduced Steam Trading Cards to the experience, and is having a massive sale to celebrate! As players take up arms in the campaign or multiplayer modes, they will unlock Steam Trading Cards, chat emoticons, Steam profile backgrounds, and more! To celebrate, Dawn of War II will be on sale for 75% off until July 20 at 10AM PST. We can’t wait to usher in a new generation of Dawn of War players, as well as show veterans some love with new unlockables.