‘Lego Voyagers' Co-Op Adventure Sets September Release From Annapurna Interactive (Gaming News Roundup)
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'Lego Voyagers' will launch Sept. 15 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
The game's release will come approximately one year after a massive shakeup at Annapurna that occurred when the entire staff of gaming division Annapurna Interactive quit.
Per the developers, the 'Lego Voyagers' co-op game will allow players to:
Experience what it feels like to be a Lego brick. Tumble, jump, snap together, and build your way through rich brick worlds.
Unravel a poetic, nonverbal narrative, set in beautiful brick-built environments, supported by an atmospheric soundtrack.
Cooperatively solve the game's many challenges and discover how two bricks are better than one. Play locally on the same screen, or online.
Invite a friend to join your adventure for free with the Friend's Pass. As long as one of you owns 'Lego Voyagers,' you can both play the full co-op experience together.
'Lego Voyagers' will be unveiled in more detail during next week's Gamescom video game convention in Cologne, Germany.
Watch the new release date trailer for 'Lego Voyagers' via the video below.
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TRAILERS
'NBA 2K26' released a new trailer that revealed the upcoming game will feature the addition of WNBA Player Cards to 'MyTeam' for the first time in franchise history.
Per developer 2K, 'In this milestone addition, players will be able to collect and play with current and historic WNBA players and pair them with their favorite NBA superstars on the same team. Additional updates coming to MyTEAM include multiple new game modes, new card types, a beloved location with a new spin, and so much more.'
'MyTEAM is where competition meets a basketball fan's wildest imagination,' said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. 'By integrating the WNBA into one of our most popular modes, we're not only giving players the opportunity to customize their all-time dream rosters but shining a spotlight on some of the game's most iconic hoopers. We're looking forward to giving our players a new and deeper way to engage with the WNBA. But there is so much more coming to MyTEAM this year – from All-Star Team-Up to new weekly cash prizes in King of the Court, there have never been more ways to compete with friends and win big.'
NEW RELEASES
'EA Sports Madden NFL 26' released wide Thursday.
Per publisher Electronic Arts' (EA) description for the latest installment in the franchise: 'Powered by years of NFL data, immerse yourself in explosive gameplay with new player-specific traits, authentic play styles, and adaptive strategy that match on-field tendencies and strategies of real NFL quarterbacks and coaches. Play in online multiplayer modes like Dynasty and Ultimate Team with friends via GameChat. Call an audible and stoke friendly rivalries as if you and your friends are playing together in the same room. With full feature-parity, experience realistic, immersive gameplay, dynamic halftime shows and in-stadium gameday presentations – where you'll hear the 'Skol!' chant echo in your ears in Minnesota and be dazzled by the pre-game light show in Baltimore. Extreme weather conditions also impact what you do on the field – adapt to new challenges like limited visibility downfield in heavy snow and fog, or wet conditions that will directly impact player movement, stamina, ball security and more.'
Watch Nintendo's launch trailer for 'Madden NFL 26' on Switch 2 below.
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