Sifu Gets The Club Gameplay Trailer

Sloclap has released a new gameplay trailer for third-person action game Sifu called "The Club." The game, inspired by classic kung-fu films, "tells the story of a young Kung Fu student who has spent their life training for a day of reckoning after the brutal murder of their entire family by a mysterious assassination squad."

According to Sloclap, Sifu combines "the intensity and timeless thrill of beat em ups with the gripping design of 3D character action games. Set against a detailed backdrop of a fictional Chinese city, you will uncover an ancient mystery via a series of difficult confrontations that will test your skills to their limit. To overcome the odds that are heavily stacked against you, you'll need to rely on your mastery of Kung Fu, and on a magical pendant that will revive you after death. The cost of magic is dear, however, and you will age significantly every time you come back to life: time is the price you will pay for your revenge."

Sifu will release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC on the Epic Games Store later this year. You can watch the trailer below, courtesy of IGN:

Blacktail, First-person Adventure Game, Announced

Developer The Parasight announced Blacktail, a first-person action adventure game for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A release date for the game was not announced.

In Blacktail, "You are Yaga, a 16-year-old girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from an early medieval Slavic settlement. When living memories of her past return as foul spirits walking the earth, Yaga's best choice is to do what she does best: hunt them down." Players will be able to "create the myth of Baba Yaga by living out the origins of this classic Slavic folk story" in a game that combines "intense archery combat and dark storytelling."

Players will have to craft arrows and potions and hunt game or harvest plants to survive. You'll also be able to find treasures, hunt down spirits, fight bosses, and collect Yaga's missing memories. Players will also be able to make decisions that decide the fate of the land and determine whether Yaga's path will be a light or dark one.

You can watch a trailer for the game below, courtesy of IGN:

Creative Assembly Hires Destiny Producer to Lead Sega-themed FPS

Three years ago, we learned that Creative Assembly, a studio most famous for its strategy titles, is working on a multiplayer first-person shooter. Last month, we got a brief glimpse of what that game might be in a screenshot that reference several iconic Sega franchises including Super Monkey Ball and Sonic. Sonic can be seen floating in space through a nearby window and a Sega logo sits on the nearby shelf, as well as a bunch of bananas (which could represent Super Monkey Ball) and some spray-painted cassettes (perhaps a nod to Jet Set Radio).

Now the news comes that Creative Assembly has hired Destiny veteran Dan Gniady as the lead gameplay designer for the game courtesy of VGChronicle. Gniady was a producer for the original Destiny's competitive PVP modes. In Destiny 2, Gniady served as the gameplay designer for the sandbox. Gniady announced the move on Twitter last week.

It's not clear who else is working on the FPS at Creative Assembly, but listings on Creative Assembly's careers page describe the shooter as a new sci-fi FPS that's being developed by the team behind 2014's Alien Isolation, which was one of the best games that year.

Steelrising Receives First Brief Gameplay Trailer

Greedfall developer Spiders' next big game, Steelrising, received its first gameplay trailer recently. Though it's not much, it does offer a look at the alternative history version of France that's overrun with killer robots. Check it out below.

Close to the end, a robotic warrior comes in and disposes of an enemy before facing down a fresh batch. This is Aegis, bodyguard to Queen Marie-Antoinette who's looking to stop King Louis XVI. All of the killer robots are at Louis's beck and call so players will have to venture to different landmarks to wipe them out. Unlike the developer's previous titles, Steelrising is more of an action-adventure title with an emphasis on vertical exploration.

Aegis will still earn gear from completing side quests and can wield over seven different weapon types (with a pair of razor-sharp hand fans seen in the trailer). Steelrising is in development for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC with Nacon publishing. It still doesn't have a release date so stay tuned for further updates in the coming months.

Death's Gambit: Afterlife Releasing in 2021, Adds 10 Levels and 6 New Bosses

Remember Death's Gambit, the 2D side-scrolling Souls-like from developer White Rabbit that was intriguing but somewhat flawed? It's getting a paid expansion later this year in the form of Death's Gambit: Afterlife. Check out the debut trailer below from IGN's Summer of Gaming Expo.

Along with six new bosses, Afterlife offers ten new levels, an expanded world and hub, 100 talents, numerous new weapons and even crafting. Multiple endings have also been added and there should be some juicy new story content and lore to sink one's teeth into. There even looks to be a showdown with Death, the one who provided the protagonist Sorun with his undead status.

Interestingly enough, Afterlife will be releasing for the Nintendo Switch so it's unclear whether it will be releasing for PS4 and PC. Either way, it's out this year so expect more details on a release date in the coming months. Check out our review for the base game here in the meantime.

OlliOlli World Trailer Showcases More Sleek Skateboarding

Roll7's OlliOlli World offers a new, more colorful take on the side-scrolling skateboarding series along with a new setting. During IGN's Summer of Gaming Expo, the developer dropped a new trailer, highlighting the gorgeous art-style and showcasing some new gameplay. Check it out below.

OlliOlli World takes place in Radland with the player looking to forge their own path. Using over 100 different tricks and moves is only the start as there are tons of challenges and missions to complete (with the sandbox mode offering "millions" of levels). Along the way, you'll meet interesting characters and customize the look of your character.

The environments themselves also offer numerous paths to explore, further opening up the options available. OlliOlli World is out this Winter for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch. Expect even more gameplay and details in the coming months especially when it comes to the more social elements.

Mortal Shell: The Virtuous Cycle DLC Announced, New Weapons Teased

Mortal Shell, the intriguing Souls-like from Cold Symmetry, is getting some new DLC with The Virtuous Cycle. A new teaser trailer from IGN's Summer of Gaming Expo offered some cinematic slaying, teasing new weapons like dual blades and a spear that transforms into a long axe. Check it out below.

Not much was revealed about The Virtuous Cycle though it will be coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC. Along with the Epic Games Store, it's also bound for Steam, where the base game releases this Summer. So if you've been eagerly awaiting the Steam release, it looks like it'll be happening in the coming months and bringing some new content.

For more details on Mortal Shell, check out our review here. The Enhanced Edition recently released for Xbox Series X/S and PS5 in February with enhanced textures and support 4K/60 FPS performance. It's also a free upgrade for Xbox One and PS4 players.

Scars Above is a New Sci-Fi Action Game Set on a Hostile Alien Planet, Launches in 2022

Koch Media's new publishing label Prime Matter has announced Scars Above, a new sci-fi action-adventure game being developed by Serbian studio Mad Head Games. Scars Above sees you playing as Kate Ward, a scientist astronaut who gets trapped on a hostile alien planet and must now fight her way through new horrors.

An extensive gameplay demonstration of the game has also been revealed. From alien environments to combat, from exploration to brief snippets of story, from weapons to crafting, plenty of the game is shown off. "Generic but interesting" seems like a good way to describe Scars Above, based on what's been shown of it so far. Check out the gameplay reveal below, courtesy of GameSpot.

Scars Above will be launching some time in 2022 for PC and consoles. A specific release date hasn't yet been confirmed. Stay tuned to GamingBolt for more details on the game in the coming months.

Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy Gets E3 Trailer

Developer Ludomotion and publisher Big Sugar released the E3 trailer for Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy today. The game is currently available in Early Access on the Epic Games Store for $24.99, but it is on sale for a 10% launch discount for a limited time. The Epic Game Store is also still running a promotion offering $10 off any game that is priced at $15 or more, so you can grab Unexplored 2 on the cheap if you're interested in it.

According to the publisher, "Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy is a challenging roguelite RPG with a table-top feel, procedural node-based open world, and a cool twist on permadeath. Leave the Dungeon of Doom behind and venture into a vast, wondrous world as you embark on a heroic quest to destroy the mysterious Staff of Yendor."

The game features a legacy system in which the actions of past heroes will influence the fate of future heroes, a permadeath system where heroes who die in a world stay dead, unique stories for every character, procedurally generated content, and an orchestral soundtrack that adapts to situations happening in the game.

Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy is scheduled to release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam in 2022.

You can watch the E3 trailer below:

Echoes of the End Offers a Fantasy Adventure About Independence, Coming to Consoles and PC

Myrkur Games' Echoes of the End was announced recently as part of Koch Media's Prime Matter label. Described as a third-person action adventure title set in an original fantasy world, it follows Ryn, who was trained from birth to fight for the crown. Now she's on her own, using her matter manipulation powers to explore the world and see what it means to be independent.

Ryn may be fighting on her but she can create alliances with different characters. There's a healthy bit of exploration and puzzle solving to do in between the dialogues and fighting. But the conversations may draw players in the most thanks to the high-quality performance capture.

Echoes of the End is coming to consoles and PC with no release date announced yet. A lot about the game is still unknown and its name could change down the line. Nevertheless, it looks intriguing with its fantasy adventure trappings. Stay tuned for more details on other Prime Matter titles in the meantime