Month: September 2018

The upcoming My Friend Pedro is one of the most insanely action-packed games we saw at PAX West 2018, and you can see exactly what we mean in our gameplay video above. From shooting frying pans and knives to performing skateboard tricks while murdering baddies, we were on the edge of our seat for the entirety of our demo.

The game is about one man’s relationship with a sentient banana that wants him to kill evildoers in the most over-the-top ways. You can easily just shoot and kill every enemy, but certain items in the environment make the violence a lot more stylish. For example, kick up a frying pan, and you can shoot it to ricochet your bullets all over the room. Additionally, your character’s innate kicking ability can be used to send knives flying into enemies. We also got to see an intense motorcycle chase and the demo’s secret bonus level, where we put good use to a shotgun and skateboard.

My Friend Pedro launches for Nintendo Switch and PC sometime in 2019. Stay tuned to GameSpot for more coverage of it and the rest of the games we saw at PAX West 2018.

The next big Fortnite update will add a new event called High Stakes. This will add one new outfit and four masks (pictured below), as well as a brand-new Limited Time Mode called “Getaway.” Developer Epic Games will show off the new mode for the first time during a PAX West stream on Twitch today, September 2.

You can watch the stream through the embed below. The gameplay reveal is slated for 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET / 11 AM Sydney (September 3), so check back soon to watch the event.

Fortnite’s High Stakes event also includes a series of challenges to complete and be able to get their hands on the new Wild Card skin. The High Stakes event appears to be themed around heists and gambling.

In other Fortnite news, Epic has added really groovy outfits and gear to the game in the form of the Flower Power set.

September is jam-packed with games, and New Releases is taking a wide look at the month overall. This episode is going international, with Dragon Quest XI getting a worldwide release after launching in Japan last year and FIFA 19 bringing more action to football fans around the world. Meanwhile, Shadow of the Tomb Raider sends Lara Croft down to South America, and Life Is Strange 2 sees a pair of brothers journeying to Mexico. Finally, Marvel’s Spider-Man is here to represent the USA.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age — September 4

Available on: PS4, PC

This month, Dragon Quest 11 is bringing its traditional RPG journey to territories outside Japan (though the future Nintendo Switch release date is yet to be announced). It features the standard turn-based gameplay of its predecessors, but unlike most of the those games, you initiate battles by colliding with enemies in the overworld–no random encounters here. Still, you’re going to want to train your party if you hope to defeat the impending darkness overtaking the world.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man — September 7

Available on: PS4

The team behind Ratchet & Clank and Sunset Overdrive is taking a swing at Marvel’s friendly neighborhood hero. This is an original story featuring classic characters and villains, where you’ll play as both Spidey and everyday Peter Parker. There are even sections where you’ll take control of Mary Jane, whose journalism skills will be invaluable in saving New York.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider — September 14

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Forget the typical “dark middle chapter”–this third game is going to make Lara face some serious consequences for her actions as she races against Trinity to stop a Mayan apocalypse. As far as gameplay, you can look forward to improved swimming controls, stealthier combat, and a whole bunch of tombs to raid.

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Life Is Strange 2 – Episode 1 — September 27

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Life Is Strange 2 stars brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz, on the run after witnessing what seems to be the supernatural death of a cop. On their journey home to Puerto Lobos, Mexico, you’ll have to make choices that greatly affect the outcome of the game. Previous actions from prequel The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit will have consequences here too.

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FIFA 19 — September 28

Available on: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, Switch

This year’s FIFA outing brings three big gameplay changes to the field: new controls for better contact on shots, a 50/50 system for determining battles over the ball, and the ability to switch up strategies mid-game. It’s also the first in series history to feature the Europa League.

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These are some of the highlights, but September is full of even more games. Next week, New Releases will take a look at some more sports games, including NBA 2K19 and NHL 19.