Here are some of the week’s highlights in gaming, movies, and other nerd-related news:
After controversy regarding content in recently released Ion Fury, developer Voidpoint and publisher 3D Realms did an about face on comments that they would patch out the possibly homophobic conrent (via Steam)
The first episode of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey‘s expansion The Fate of Atlantis is free until Sept. 1 (via Polygon)
The full E3 2019 demo of Dying Light 2 is now available to watch
Warframe developers showed off a new Warframe coming in their Saint of Altra update, Gauss
A listing for an Overwatch-themed Nintendo Switch case on Amazon has lent credence to a long-rumored port of the popular multiplayer shooter (via Wario64)
Mario Kart Tour, a free-to-play mobile version of the venerable racing franchise, is coming to Android and iOS devices on Sept. 25
2K and Epic Games are teaming up for a Fortnite x Borderlands themed crossover, available until Sept. 10
Capcom has announced the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch releasing on Jan. 21, 2020
The collection features Mega Man Zero 1-4, Mega Man ZX, and Mega Man ZX Advent
The existence of a new Apex Legends character, new weapon, and Halloween-themed skins were leaked via datamining and a GameStop conference (via Reddit)
A bundle featuring multiple versions Aladdin and The Lion King games, titled Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King was announced
The collection features multiple special features, such as behind-the-scenes artwork and a rewind feature
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition is now available on PS4
The game bundles previously the released The City That Never Sleeps DLC
Batman: Arkham Knight and Darksiders 3 are September’s PS Plus games for those who subscribe
During a live stream, developer Yacht Club announced Shovel Knight Dig, a spin-off title developed by Nitrome (Bomb Chicken)
Yacht Club Games also showed off Shovel Knight Showdown for the first time, a platform-fighter that releases free for Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove owners, and will also release as a stand-alone game
Yacht Club also revealed a new Shovel Knight: King of Cards trailer, the latest expansion for the platformer that focuses on King Knight
The expansion will release in December
Yakuza 7 will supposedly be ditching its beat-up-up roots for a strategic turn-based combat system (via Polygon)
Capcom has started easing a new Resident Evil game with a Project Resistance website
The trailer for the game will be revealed on Sept. 9 ahead of this year’s Tokyo Game Show (via Project Resistance)
Indie platfomers Celeste and Inside are free this week on the Epic Games Store (via Epic Games)
Indie post-apocalyptic strategy game Overland is releasing on Sept. 19 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch
Castle Crashers Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch on Sept. 17
Destiny 2 lead Luke Smith revealed how seasonal content will work after the launch of Shadowkeep, as players will be able to earn content via a free or paid tier each season (via Bungie)
Developer CD Project Red showed an in-depth look at Cyberpunk 2077, detailing their character creator, class system, as well as more gameplay
Indie stealth game Untitled Goose Game is heading to PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch on Sept. 20
Gearbox announced that Risk of Rain 2 is now available on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch during their PAX West panel
Gearbox also announced that Homeworld 3, a long-waited sequel in the classic RTS series, has gone into development
Gearbox and developer People Can Fly announced that Bullestorm: Duke of Switch, a port of Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, is now available on Nintendo Switch
Gearbox also went into detail regarding endgame content for Borderlands 3, as well as some of the paid and free DLC coming down the road (via Polygon)
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