NetherRealm has released a gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1's final Year 1 DLC character, Takeda, showcasing his bladed whips and fatality ahead of his July 23 release. Takeda, a former Yakuza turned Shirai Ryu warrior, joins other DLC characters like Omni-Man and Homelander. The reveal precedes a Comic-Con 2024 panel where Year 2 plans for Mortal Kombat 1 will be discussed.
BioWare has officially renamed Dragon Age Dreadwolf to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, emphasizing the new heroes and their stories. The game will feature a new standalone story set in Thedas, with seven unique companions whose relationships and lives are influenced by player decisions. A 15-minute gameplay reveal is scheduled for June 11th.
Capcom has revealed new gameplay details for Monster Hunter Wilds, emphasizing a more dynamic and immersive "living world" with enhanced creature interactions and environmental changes. The game will feature the return of 14 iconic weapon types with new actions, including a "Focus Mode" for precise control. Players can now switch weapons mid-hunt using a mount called a Seikret. Despite speculation, the game will not be fully open world but will have dense, three-dimensional locales. The story will also be more in-depth, with fully voiced customizable hunters.
BitCraft, a community-driven sandbox MMORPG, has released its official gameplay reveal trailer showcasing features such as farming, hunting, crafting, city-building, and social strategy, along with music by composer Austin Wintory. The closed alpha release is set to begin on April 2, and interested players can sign up on the official BitCraft site.
The Chinese Room has unveiled a 15-minute gameplay reveal of its version of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, showcasing the game's action, dialogue trees, combat, and vampire abilities. The gameplay features the main character, vampire elder Phyre, investigating a mysterious mark and encountering a vampire named Willem in a warehouse. The Chinese Room highlights combat feeding, dialogue options, and Phyre's heightened vampire senses, offering an intriguing glimpse into the game's design approach. The game is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S this autumn.
Paradox Interactive has released the first look at the revamped Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 gameplay, now developed by The Chinese Room after the removal of Hardsuit Labs. The gameplay trailer showcases the Brujah Kindred in Seattle, with each clan having its own playstyle and Disciplines. The extended gameplay reveal delves into the game's mechanics and setting, emphasizing the impact of player choices on relationships with in-game characters. The game will feature four clans for the protagonist, and more details on each clan's Disciplines will be released later this year.
Publisher Paradox Interactive revealed new gameplay from Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, showcasing first-person action-RPG combat and an early-game mission featuring player character Phyre of the Brujah Kindred, with a focus on stealth, telekinesis, and role-playing choices. The Chinese Room promises to reveal gameplay from the perspectives of other clans in the future, with the game set to release on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X this fall.
Bethesda and MachineGames will reveal the first look at the Indiana Jones game, including more than 10 minutes of gameplay and developer insights, during the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct on January 18, 2024. The game, developed by MachineGames and executive produced by Todd Howard, was first announced in 2021 and will finally showcase details about the game's setting, story, and gameplay trailer. Additionally, Obsidian will reveal Avowed, and more information will be shared about Oxide Games' Ara: History Untold and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II.
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon's recent post about an upcoming update for Mortal Kombat 1 includes a hint that something will be revealed at New York Comic Con 2023 (NYCC). While fans speculated it could be a gameplay debut for Omni-Man, the first DLC character, Boon clarified that an Omni-Man gameplay trailer will not be shown at NYCC. However, there may still be teasers of Omni-Man's pre-fight intros or appearance on the character select screen. Other possibilities for the reveal include a new Kameo fighter, an update on Krossplay, or a new costume pack. The exact timing and location of the reveal are unclear, but NYCC will take place from October 12-15.
ATLUS has released the official English gameplay reveal trailer for Persona 3 remake Persona 3 Reload, showcasing the English voice-over cast. The game is set to release in early 2024 and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, with Xbox Game Pass support.
The first PS5 gameplay of Mortal Kombat 1 will not debut during this week's PS Showcase, but instead will air during Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest broadcast on 8th June, where it'll be presented by series creator Ed Boon. It's possible PlayStation may still show some kind of Mortal Kombat 1 cinematic trailer during its event later this week, but seeing as the game has already received one of those, it seems unlikely.