DOOM Open Beta and More

DOOM Open Beta

Fans eagerly awaiting the next-gen version of demon slaying FPS DOOM, are in for a treat as it has been announced that the game, in preperation for it's release is to get an open multiplayer beta.

The beta will feature the multiplayer game modes 'Team Deathmatch' and 'Warpath', played over two maps entitled 'Heatwave' and 'Infernal'.

The open beta will run from April the 15th to the 18th. Also announced was plans for three premium DLC packs after the games' launch. These DLC packs will include new maps, hack modules, playable demons and more besides.

The first piece of DLC will be available in the summer. Each pack will cost $14.99/£11.99 but they will all be available with the season pass which will also be available for $39.99/£29.99.

Besides all that the game, on release will include a new and innovative component called SnapMap, which as the name implies is an advanced map editor allowing the DOOM community to create and share new creations.

Both this and the games multiplayer aspect will recieve free updates, and the season pass is NOT needed to use SnapMap.

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Rocket League Revs it up with update 1.04

Update 1.04 lands for Rocket League

Less than a month after it's release, so we were told by 'Psyonix', their smash hit game 'Rocket League' was going to be getting a DLC pack called "Supersonic Fury,". This DLC Pack will introduce two new exclusive vehicles, the "Dominus" which is a muscle car and the Japanese street racer, "Takumi"

Also included will be new Decals, Paint Types, Rocket Boosts, Wheels, PlayStation Trophies, and Steam Achievements.

As well as the "Supersonic Fury" DLC Pack, which will be priced at £3.99 on both Steam and the PlayStation Store, Psyonix will also be releasing a free game update that includes the highly-anticipated Spectator Mode.

Spectator mode enables players to join live games and watch other people play, in real time. The new "Utopia Coliseum" gameplay arena, will come with the update as will more than 70 new Country Flags, numerous other customization items.

Well surprisingly it has been announced on 'Twitter' that the update will be released tomorrow, and the DLC to be released on Thursday!

This announcement has the whole 'Rocket League community salivating, and I for one can't wait.....

The DLC Pack full contents:

• Dominus (classic American muscle car)
• Takumi ('90s-era Japanese street racer)
• 6 New Decals for both new Battle-Cars

5 New Paint Types

• Brushed Metal
• Carbon Fiber
• Metallic Pearl
• Pearlescent
• Wood

2 New Rocket Boosts

• Burnout
• Nitrous 2

New Wheels

• Cristiano (Soccer-themed rims)
• Spinner (Working spinner wheels)

The simultaneously-released Free Update includes:

• Utopia Coliseum (New regulation-type arena, thematically inspired bySupersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle- Cars' Utopia map)
• Spectator Mode (Watch other players in real-time from any angle in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 matches - 4v4 coming later)
• 3v3 Ranked Mode (By popular demand!)
• 70+ New Country Flags (Puerto Rico, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and more)
• Special "We're Sorry the Servers Were Borked at Launch" customization items
• New Single, "Firework," by Hollywood Principle

Elder Scrolls Online 'Imperial City DLC' Announced

"Hail citizens of Tamriel!

 

'Imperial City', the very first official piece of DLC for 'The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited', is on its way and will be available on the PC & Mac from 31st August, the Xbox One from 15th September, and on PlayStation®4 the day after. The Imperial City, the very heart of the Cyrodiilic Empire, has fallen to Daedric Prince Molag Bal and now all three alliances must battle against the Daedric forces, as well as each other. Imperial City adds hours of additional gameplay, including new areas, quests, enemies, and exclusive items whether you are going solo, in a group with friends, or travelling in a guild caravan hundreds strong.....