Lots of brawling going on for new releases this week. Boss battles, battle royale, and some officially licensed UFC action. Since I was last on new releases I’ve been digging into Beyond a Steel Sky. I’m enjoying the story and puzzles. Anyone else check it out?
Hyper Scape
Release Date: August 11, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT5NTR29Eyo
Ubisoft joins the battle royale fray. Nice to see they are on point with current events and characters can wear masks! This free to play game has been in beta on PC since July and has native integration for streamers on Twitch.
Risk of Rain 2
Release Date: August 11, 2020
Platforms: PS4, PC, NS, XBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybSz6BfWjEg
This rogue-like multiplayer 3rd person shooter has been in early release on all platforms since 2019 but it's finally official this week. There’s a 3-D graphics upgrade from the original with lots of randomness and adaptive difficulty.
EA Sports UFC 4
Release Date: July 23, 2020
Platforms: PS4 XBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pq2ENj4Ekw
New venues, new fighters and new moves are coming at you in this year’s update to the fighter franchise.
