Boundary, the sci-fi multiplayer FPS game from indie developer Surgical Scalpels dropped a brand new game-play video today over at Sony's YouTube channel. The new game-play shows off the new tactical shield that astronaut operators can utilise for tactical cover, in-game destructibility with floating shards of the giant solar reflectors from the solar farm map and the trailer also gives us a glimpse of the new re-forged AK.
Boundary will be announcing a Beta for the game soon and is currently in development for PS4 and PC, furthermore the studio is setting it sights potential versions for PS5 and Series X based on the success of the PS4 and PC version launching this year. Boundary will provide a 5v5, 3v3 and 2v2 team set up with various classes of astronaut to choose from and several multiplayer maps all set within a zero gravity environment.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Pitched as the prequel to Red Dead Redemption and the story of John Marstens criminal past with the Van Der Linde gang led by Dutch Van Der Linde you play as Arthur Morgan, a wanted outlaw. Red Dead first came out in 2010 so this is more than long overdue for fans of the original and should be an absolute smash hit when it arrives in Oct. See the trailer below.
Skull and Bones: The Hunting Grounds If you've ever played Assassins Creed: Black Flag and thought just the pirate ship combat would make a pretty cool game all on its own then your prayers have been answered. Skull and Bones is just that, a full on tweaked game utilizing the Assassins Creed: Black Flag engine with some added improvements for open seas combat Galleon Vs Galleon, plundering and sinking enemy ships. The sea effects looks incredible, ship decks are awash with sea water as the bow plows through waves and the sheer level of detail really sets this apart from other pirate games. Customization options allow for some truly awe inspiring ships which can be fitted with a variety of cannons, sails and cosmetics. Combat looks familiar to Black Flag but with the added ability that the multiplayer aspect can see you team up with other ships for the take-down. Check out the E3 demo below.
The Last of Us: Part 2 If you're a parent then you'll have no doubt suffered the same emotional kick in the balls I did when you played the Last of Us, Naughty Dogs emotional and incredible looking 3rd person survival 'shooter'. The start of the first game was brutal and fans of the game have longed for a sequel. The recent E3 reveal shows a slightly older Ellie as she navigates the still very derelict environments that made the first game so atmospheric. Pistol and bows still make the grade as weaponry and Ellie performs some visceral enemy take-downs in her quest for survival. The game looks absolutely stunning and the fluidity and movement of characters in the game is absolutely amazing, check out the E3 demo below, you won't be disappointed.
Anthem When is a mech not a mech, depends on the size apparently, Anthem hasn't had the smoothest development ride but the latest E3 reveals that Anthem is firmly on track and Biowares first franchise title for several years bodes well. In Jan of this it was confirmed that Anthem would slip to 2019 but looks like this could be worth the wait and crucially moves it away from Battlefield V. Anthem is an always online based co-op multiplayer focused shooter that pitches humans against alien life forms on a not too distant planet suited inside 'Javeleins', armoured and weponized mech like suits brimming with all sorts of creative firepower (frost grenades). Teamwork play is encouraged and lone wolf tactics won't work here as you'll be up against multiple foes each time as well as powerful bosses. Check out the latest playthrough presentation below.
Spider-Man If combo-led traversal moves are your thing from games like the Batman Arkham series and you're a fan of the web slinger then Insomnia's offering later this year is for you. Impressive visuals and the ability to pull off some truly awesome combat combo moves with the crawl and climb anywhere prospect of Spider-Man make this one to keep an eye on. Special combo attacks and finishing moves plus the ability to use the scenery around you with your web to smash villains of the criminal underworld adds some creative combat. Add to that a variety other things you can do such as tackle crimes in progress from high speed chases to wave based enemy attacks and you're all set for some web slinging action. The New York skyline looks epic and the free roam aspect of swinging around it should delight Spidey fans, there's also a variety of Spidey costumes to unlock including the iron Spider suit developed by Mr Stark. Check out the latest E3 play through below.
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