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Welcome to Urgent Fury
Urgent Fury is a PlayStation Competitive community offering leagues and Scenario Based TacMap Tournaments for games such as Call of Duty, Battlefield and Last of Us. Our goal is to give "The Greatest" a place to compete in a respectful arena, and our motto "Win with Honor, Lose with Dignity" exemplifies exactly what this is all about. At the end of the game you shake virtual hands, usually by saying good game, no matter if you win or lose and show respect to your fellow gamer.
We have been working hard to bring a new design along with a much more stable platform for you to enjoy here at UF. Head over to the Forums to interact with our community and get in on the conversations. We are glad to have you here and look forward to providing you with a great experience.
Free Community Hosting and Features
Host your Community/Clan/Team completely free here on Urgent Fury. Create a custom homepage, forums, tournaments and more. Upgrade to Spec Ops Premium and offer even more features and even Paid Memberships. Learn more by visiting our community example.
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Urgent Fury and SoarDogg are proud to present the 2024 - 2025 UFGL Black Ops 6 League featuring eight organizations from the SoarDogg Family. Between now and July the teams will compete in several rounds of head to head online events with each other to determine the final seeding for the Championship to be held at the Texas Battle Bowl July 11th - 13th in Midland, TX.
The league will utilize the CDL Modes and Settings with all matches streamed on Urgent Fury Live. Support your favorite Org by grabbing gear from their SoarDogg Stores and supporting our Sponsors.
This Franchise League is designed to empower our selected organizations through revenue shares and no cost for entering the league. The more you support the league the more you support the orgs competing.
Be sure lock into Urgent Fury on Twitch to watch the action live. All league matches will be streamed with commentary. Head over to Discord if you are a Free Agent and looking to join one of our 8 orgs.
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Urgent Fury and SoarDogg are proud to announce the UFGL Black Ops 6 LAN Series with a $40,000 total prize pool.
We will host 3 LANs in Miami, Chicago and Kansas City with the Championship at the Texas Battle Bowl in Midland, TX.
Each event will offer points towards seeding at the Championship and each event will include a $10,000 prize pool that is paid out to the Top 8 Placements.
Go to the UFGL LANs page for info and to purchase a team pass today!
These events are sponsored by Happy Vibes and Charge Chocolate.
We invite you to the only eSports and Tech Expo in West Texas!
Competitors from all over will descend on West Texas to compete in various tournaments with a potential prize pool of over $35,000 in one single weekend! With a single competitor 3 day pass you can choose from a variety of Tabletop, Fighting, Racing and Shooter Games to compete in.A select number of vendors will be onsite with great merchandise to purchase along with select vendors providing information about the gaming industry.
Early Bird Pricing is now available through February 1st, 2025, grab your tickets now!
For more information go to https://www.txbattlebowl.com!
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PSBlog Feed: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk and more
This month, descend into the criminal underworld of early 20th-century Sicily in Mafia: The Old Country, brave a deadly frontier filled with awe-inspiring machines in Horizon Forbidden West, or take on hordes of fungal enemies with an outrageous arsenal of futuristic weaponry in the fast-paced co-op action Mycopunk, releasing day one into October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium welcomes Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. The full lineup will be available to play from October 20, unless otherwise noted. And with spooky season upon us, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy a selection of exclusive offers as part of our Horrorfest celebrations. Find the full rundown at the bottom of this post. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mafia: The Old Country | PS5 Uncover the origins of organized crime in this gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure set during a dangerous, unforgiving era. This thrilling narrative is brought to life by stunning visuals, cinematic storytelling and the authentic realism that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for. Enzo’s story unfolds in a time when skill with a stiletto blade was a deadly asset, a lupara sawed-off shotgun was a go-to firearm, murderous vendettas raged for decades, and mafiosi patrolled their protection rackets on foot, horseback or behind the wheel of turn-of-the-century motorcars. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Horizon Forbidden West | PS5, PS4 Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats. Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon. Reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past – all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a seemingly undefeatable new enemy. *PlayStation Plus re-release View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mycopunk | PS5 Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customizable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love? A ragtag squad of robot rejects are hired by the SAXON corporation and given one last shot at profitable glory (and avoiding the scrap heap). They are the New Atlas Hazard Crew, a ramshackle squad of exterminators sent to uncover the mysteries behind a planet-wide fungal catastrophy. Embark on a series of dangerous planet-side missions to drive back the mycological menace. Could this be a simple natural disaster like they claim? And did SAXON really misfile your taxes? Or was that your own fault? Mycopunk will be releasing into PlayStation Game Catalog day one on October 20 worldwide. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 | PS5, PS4 After a run in with Huggy Wuggy and freeing Poppy, you must descend deeper into the Playtime Co. toy factory. Challenging puzzles and horrific toys await. Grapple, swing, and power your way to safety. Try to escape- and don’t let Mommy find you. Continue to explore the depths of Playtime Co. in search of answers. Your journey to discover what has happened within the factory is just beginning… Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Midnight Walk | PS5 Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random, Fe and Ghost Giant. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters. Marvel at every disturbing detail in a landscape painstakingly handcrafted with real life clay and animated in a stop motion style. Fully playable both on PS5 and in VR – with PS VR2. The Midnight Walk will be available today, October 14 in the US, the UK and October 15 in Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition | PS5, PS4 For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience. Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game | PS5 Experience the thrill of racing on newly designed tracks that replicate real-world events and compete against the latest roster of professional riders: forge your path in a revamped career featuring intense competitions, rivalries, and strategic choices. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, enjoy a renewed gameplay experience with realistic physics and dynamic track evolution, making every lap unique and challenging. Master the flow with open tutorials, a comprehensive wiki, and Neural Technology riding aids. Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan. PlayStation Plus Premium View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dino Crisis 2 | PS5, PS4 One year has passed since the events of “Operation: Rescue Dr. Kirk”. Government-led research and development continues for Dr. Kirk’s project Third Energy ー known for its potential to produce clean energy sources and its capability for mass destruction. One day, a temporal catastrophe strikes, causing the research hub of Edward City to disappear. Suit up as returning protagonist Regina, as well as series newcomer Dylan. With an expanded arsenal of weapons at your disposal, fight to survive encounters with even larger hordes of enemies and more than 10 unique dinosaur species. With a shift from facility-centered stages of the previous game to the jungles, caves, lakes, and natural wonders of the Cretaceous period, do you have what it takes to escape this prehistoric nightmare alive? View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | PS5, PS4 Your Park. Your Way. Whatever you want to create, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 gives you the tools and freedom to build the amusement park of your dreams. Manage like a tycoon and make your way to the top Control park finances, shops, services and staff to succeed in dozens of scenarios. Become a true tycoon and embark on your promising new career, or create your ideal park without money woes in sandbox mode. Satisfy your guests’ needs and keep your park running smoothly to succeed. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image New Game Trials for PlayStation Plus Premium members PlayStation Plus Premium Game Trials will be available for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell II on Tuesday, October 20. These join other recent Game Trials such as Valheim, The Sinking City 2, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Directive 8020. Discover all available Game Trials here. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Plus Exclusive HorrorFest Packs PlayStation Plus continues to celebrate spooky season with horror-themed, in-game item bundles. Joining the collection is the World War Z — Vibrant Halloween Skin Pack (available October 20 and featuring five spooky weapons and Halloween-themed cosmetics) as well as a Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror pack. Find out more about this when it launches, as well as other PlayStation Plus Exclusive Packs here. Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror DLC Offer Back for Blood is available on PlayStation Plus Extra, and on October 21 and until November 4, PlayStation Plus members can download the game’s first DLC pack: Tunnels of Terror Expansion 1 for no additional cost, and enjoy 95% off the second and third DLC packs, as well as the Annual Pass. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dead by Daylight Community Challenge 2 Plus Exclusive Pack There’s also one more PlayStation Plus Exclusive HorrorFest Pack this month, tied to a Dead by Daylight community challenge. Dead by Daylight players have from October 20 to October 26 to reach 10 million matches. If successful, it will unlock a PlayStation Plus Exclusive Pack for the game, available to all PlayStation Plus members, which contains Buccaneer Buds Charm, featuring Survivor Jeff Johansen and his loyal rescue dog decked out in matching pirate costumes. Dead by Daylight is currently available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Until Dawn Sony Pictures Core discount On October 28 for a limited time, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy a discount on the Until Dawn movie on the Sony Pictures Core app. For more details about Sony Pictures Core, head here. Access requires a PlayStation 4 or 5 console, and Sony Pictures Core app account subject to Sony Pictures Core Terms of Service. Must be 18+. PS Plus subject to a recurring fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Offer ends November 3, 2026. Offer available in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Japan, France View the full article -
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PSBlog Feed: Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV (Part 1) launches today and a first look at DualSense wireless controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition
Hey everyone, we’re excited to share news on Gran Turismo with you today. For starters, we have full details on today’s Part 1 of the Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update. Plus, we celebrate 30 years of Gran Turismo with the first look at the Gran Turismo Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller! Read on for full details. Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Update (Part 1) – Out Today Today, all players will receive Part 1 of the Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update. Whether you’re chasing lap times, discovering automotive history, capturing the perfect photo, building your dream collection, or simply looking for something new to drive, Spec IV adds new ways to explore the world of cars with six new vehicles, the Sportsland Sugo circuit, new events, Scapes locations, gameplay features, and more. Also arriving in this update are new Car Viewer features, Experience mode, 6 new World Circuit events, and much more! All of this will be available for free beginning today at 11:00 pm PDT / October 15 at 7:00 am BST / 3:00 pm JST*. Play Video New cars** Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo*** View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is an electric hypercar sculpted by the wind. Its teardrop-shaped cockpit is embedded within a body sculpted with cutouts and air ducts, forming aerodynamic channels throughout the vehicle. The signature halo-shaped taillight serves as both a visual icon and a massive air outlet. Together with innovations like the Active Wake Control System and Accretion Rims, the car achieves a drag coefficient of 0.29, downforce of -1.2, and an aerodynamic efficiency rating of 4.1 through iterative simulated testing, reaching new heights in balancing low drag and high downforce for electric hypercars. “Electric hypercars must answer a fundamental question,” said Tianyuan Li, Design Head of Xiaomi Auto. “Do we pursue extreme low drag for straight-line speed, or maximum downforce to conquer corners? The optimal solution lies in finding the perfect balance between the two.” This approach impressed Gran Turismo Series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi. “When I saw that Xiaomi had resolved the contradiction between low drag and high downforce, I was truly amazed.” Try this in GT7: Take it to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy event and see how its futuristic design translates to one of racing’s most historic circuits. Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94*** View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ferrari, the brand of the Prancing Horse, based in Maranello, Italy, has raised cars to the realm of art, pouring technology and passion built in racing into its production cars. And one car that carries on the lineage of their midship sports cars, is the F355 Berlinetta of 1994. The body by Pininfarina is a masterpiece combining beautiful curves and functional beauty. The square lines of the 348 has greatly evolved, balancing aerodynamic performance and sensual beauty at a high level. Just looking at the car makes your heart race – a look of a true Ferrari Try this in GT7: Head to the Sportsland Sugo circuit and let the Ferrari’s balance and responsiveness come alive through the circuit’s flowing corners and elevation changes. Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87*** View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Mugen Motul Civic, which won the overall class victory at the 1987 All-Japan Touring Car Championship, was a Group A race car developed from the twin-cam ‘Si’ model that joined the 3rd generation Civic line-up in 1984. The Civic Si Group A version featured in Gran Turismo is based on this Mugen Motul Civic. The Si, the first Honda production car in 20 years to be equipped with a DOHC engine, proved its high performance even as a production car, and was perfectly suited for Group A. Mugen developed the machine further and matured the platform through races before supplying private teams with parts. Try this in GT7: Enter one of the new Sunday Cup events and see if you can carry momentum through every corner like the original race car did. Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo ’26*** View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mazda has continued to hone the lineage of rotary engines to perfection ever since their ‘Cosmo Sport’ was released in 1967. And the ‘GT3 CONCEPT’ was a racing car that brought back the 4-rotor engine that carries on the philosophy of the 787B, a car that won Le Mans, combining it with the latest SKYACTIV technology. This beautiful beast has now been polished even further and has evolved for gruelling battles and competition on the track Try this in GT7: Take it into a World Touring Car event and learn how every adjustment and every apex can shave precious time off a lap. Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23*** View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Since its first appearance in 1996, the Step WGN (pronounced ‘Step Wagon’) has always been a minivan that has been popular among families with its large interior space, square form, and utilitarian packaging, including its low floor and large sliding doors. Out of the lineup, the ‘Spada’ has been given a wide and sturdy front grill, and the chromed moulding encircling the bottom of the body gives it a sense of power and class. The ‘Spada Premium Line’ takes this one step further with special platinum chrome accents. This is an upper-class model that ensures its passengers have a sublime experience from daily commutes to long distance driving. Try this in GT7: Load it into Scapes and discover just how photogenic a family hauler can be against some of Gran Turismo’s most beautiful locations. Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86*** View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Citroën 2 CV is a masterpiece of the French People’s car, produced for 42 years since its release in 1948. Its design is so simple it has been called an umbrella with wheels, but it came with a flexible suspension that allowed it to carry eggs without cracking through any level of rough terrain, a large interior allowing it to be used for long trips, and a price tag making it affordable for anyone. Even as the times changed, the core foundation of the design was never changed and its own unique philosophy was maintained. This garnered passionate support for the 2 CV from car lovers all around the world. Try this in GT7: Take a slow drive around the Sportsland Sugo circuit. Turn off the racing mindset and appreciate a car that was designed to make every trip an adventure. Want to learn more about what’s coming in Spec 4? Then head over to gran-turismo.com. Haven’t purchased Gran Turismo 7 yet but want to get a feel for it? Download My First GT on the PlayStation store for free and hop into the game! Celebrating 30 Years with DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition Play Video Inspired by the craftsmanship and engineering at the heart of Gran Turismo, this limited edition DualSense wireless controller pays tribute to 30 years of The Real Driving Simulator. Racing stripes and motorsport-inspired graphics are paired with a textured, carbon-fibre-style front plate, bringing elements of automotive design and performance to the controller. Kazunori Yamauchi reflects on the inspiration behind the controller: “Thirty years ago, Gran Turismo began with a vision to share the beauty and joy of the automobile. This commemorative controller celebrates the journey we have shared together, and I am deeply grateful to everyone whose passion continues to inspire us.”– Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital Inc. – Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital Inc. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities globally for a recommended retail price of $84.99 USD/ ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99/ £74.99. Actual retailer prices may vary. Pre-orders begin on October 22 at 10:00am local time direct from PlayStation (where available), as well as participating retailers. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition controller launches globally starting Dec. 10. Buy direct from PlayStation purchase information Starting at 10:00am ET on October 22, players in the US will be able to pre-order the DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition direct from PlayStation through direct.playstation.com in limited quantities, while supplies last. Starting at 10:00am local time on October 22, players in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, players will be able to pre-order the DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition direct from PlayStation through playstation.com/store/hardware in limited quantities, while supplies last. *Internet connection required for update. **Credits (paid or via game progression) required to purchase vehicles. ***Can be purchased from Brand Central View the full article -
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PSBlog Feed: Helldivers 2: Scope of Authority Premium Warbond launches Oct 20
Picture this: A chilly autumn breeze ripples through the forest as a battalion of Automatons amble towards an outpost. They move together like cogs in a larger wheel, chanting in their electric tongues as they march, when a peal of thunder breaks their mechanical trance. But it’s not thunder. It’s you, Helldiver– Liberty’s sharpest shooter taking aim from inside the tree line, busting them down to bolts and puddles of bubbling oil. Play Video On October 20, the Ministry of Defense will authorize deployment of the Scope of Authority Premium Warbond* – the next leap forward in long-range and clandestine combat solutions to guarantee your squad never misses the mark. Weapons & Stratagems The R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle | The best sniper knows the balance of stability and power is a delicate one, and a primary sniper rifle that can balance both is a tall order. After extensive research and trials in the Ministry of Defense, they have developed an elegant solution: The R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle. Your trusty sidekick with the eagle eyes, the Sightliner can provide powerful armor piercing rounds and long-range precision. P-44 Mist | The perfect companion to the exactitude of a sniper rifle primary is something that can provide that same steadfastness with the speed and versatility of a pistol. That brings us to the purpose-built P-44 Mist, a one-handed machine pistol designed for a compact carry. If the enemy closes in on you, carve a path out with the help of the P-44! AMW-20 Apex | As we have faced larger and more heavily-armored foes, we have responded by making a more powerful and armor-penetrating, backpack-fed, colossal anti-materiel rifle featuring assisted reload: the AMW-20 Apex. The Apex is far from subtle, but there is not much in the galaxy that could survive an assault from it. LAS-44 Nova | For the advanced tech-loving teams, there is a new entry to the LAS series of energy weapons: the LAS-44 Nova! This sleek rifle has the luxury of infinite ammo provided by weapons of its type, but it fires a high-precision non-explosive thermal projectile after a short charge cycle. A new optimization routine designed specifically for better cooldown performance means your rifle will be firing longer after all targets have been eliminated. G-11 Caltrops | When thrown, the G-11 Caltrops scatters a wide field of proximity-detonated submunitions that slow and stun foes, making them easier to get in your sights. Armors, passive, and more View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Long distance shooters know better than anyone how much time you spend in the cover of nature to get your shot. That’s why the SS-33 Mimetic Marshal light armor is inspired by old-fashioned ghillie suits without sacrificing on modern tactical polish. Utilizing state-of-the-art light-diffusing netting and adaptive fiber technology, the Mimetic Marshall, and the coordinating Mimetic Mesh cape and player card, will let you blend into your surroundings while keeping you light enough on your feet to move in on your mark. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If your tactical approach mixes in more forward marching than camping in the bushes, the SS-15 Focal Point medium armor can round out the edges of your loadout with integrated adaptive camouflage and cutting-edge optics in a stylish asymmetrical visor. The Focal Point armor looks best paired with the Boundary Banner cape and player card. No matter which one you choose for the job, both armors are equipped with the Stationary Shroud passive, which reduces weapon sway and detection range by mimicking foliage concealment while in the crouched or prone position. Crouch down and watch as your Helldiver disappears into the wilderness around you: the perfect cover. Along with the impressive stratagems, weapons, and armors, you’ll also get the Manual Ballistic Projection emote and a new title to claim to demonstrate your prowess as a distance shooter: Longshot. Helldivers, your scope of authority has just been widened – time to set your sights on enemies of Managed Democracy once and for all. The Scope of Authority Premium Warbond launches October 20! *Requires base game, Super Credits and game progression to unlock. View the full article -
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PSBlog Feed: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School comes to PS5 on November 5
Hello Puzzlers and PlayStation fans! The team at Coin Crew Games is excited to share that Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School will be coming to PS5 on November 5. To celebrate, we are sharing some deep-dive information about what players can expect in this sequel that expands the first game from a more linear narrative to a whole new open-world campus. Of course, you can also expect couch or online co-op play available from the get go between the full campus, story and all of its puzzles. Play Video Whether you played the first game or not, Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is open to everyone and represents a more fully-realized campus experience. We want the Academy to feel like a place players can get lost in, filled with characters, quests, secrets, and plenty of reasons to explore between escapes. Welcome (back) to campus Our campus is broken up into several distinct sections, each filled to the brim with quests and puzzles for you to encounter throughout the journey. For this lesson, we’re sharing new details on the Headmaster’s Tower and Humanities Campus, which makes a more expanded return from the first game after [spoiler!] Quanty burned down the library in the first game. The Headmaster’s Tower was one of the first spaces we worked on when designing the updated visuals in Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School and it inspired the most discussion about how to make a space feel truly “Academic” and further push the worldbuilding before expanding on each location’s unique identities. Players will get a sense of the Academy’s history more than ever with this area while still discovering plenty of playful and strange puzzles. This also led us back to the Headmaster’s Office, which was the setting of our very first escape in the original Escape Academy. The location became our visual target as we began leveling up the art style for Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School. We hope players will see how we pushed the visual identity of the Academy further while still making it recognizable to returning players. From concepts to being fully realized, the Humanities Campus has seen the most deviation from the first entry’s 2D map layout. It was a fun challenge designing this game to be more open world as we went through a lot of iteration with this area. At first, things felt too open, and we eventually found lots of new ways for players to engage with the area like interactable landmarks, side quests and escapes. As the art director, one of my favorite parts of building the game has been making the world itself part of the experience. Puzzles aren’t strictly limited to rooms anymore. This campus itself will reward you for staying curious. Because part of the Humanities Campus had to be rebuilt after the first game’s story, I expanded on the classical architecture inspiration from the original game’s library design. Compared to the rough and gritty industrial vibes of the Science Campus, or the colorful Arts Campus, I wanted to give this area a cozier feel, that might encourage a quiet coffee break or a philosophical puzzle discussion amongst students, while still inspiring some sense of mystery and discovery between its faculty offices, classrooms and library. You won’t have access to the Humanities Campus right away, but you’ll catch glimpses of it often with a striking keyhole-shaped fountain that can be seen across some of the best sightseeing spots on campus for you and the other students. This is intentional as we designed the campus itself to be its own living, breathing puzzle for you to unravel; we want exploration to feel as rewarding as puzzle-solving. Our hope is to create moments where players see something interesting before they understand how to reach it. We also hid a lot of keyhole embellishments all around the Academy, see if you can find them all. That’s all for today’s lesson. The team and I are thrilled to be bringing Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School back to PlayStation fans around the world when the game launches for PlayStation 5 on November 5. We can’t wait for players to explore the Academy, uncover its secrets, meet new and returning faces, and discover that there’s much more to this school than meets the eye. Stay tuned for more updates about the game. View the full article -
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PSBlog Feed: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 550: Now This is Podcasting
Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, y’all! O’Dell and Kristen are back this week to talk about games we recently wrapped up, our newest adventures, and check in on listener letters (email us a pspodcast@sony.com). Plus, Jim and Gillen return to interview Fuse Games co-founder Matt Webster and Creative Director Kieran Crimmins about the recent launch of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Valor Mortis | PS5 (October 13) Planet Zoo 2 | PS5 (October 13) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 | PS5 (October 14) The Witch’s Bakery | PS5 (October 14) Ratatan | PS5 (October 14) Bluey’s Happy Snaps | PS5 (October 15) Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse | PS5 (October 15) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ deep dive — Get all the details on the returning extraction mode coming to the latest entry when the game launches on October 23. Learn the tactics you need for a successful run and how to use your Forward Operating Base and other tools. Warhammer Survivors arrives November 10 — Check out new characters like Morvenn Vahl and the unique ways you can take out endless hordes of enemies in this unexpected crossover. The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani – Content Communications Manager, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.] View the full article
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