【新闻部】THQ新闻部/Nordic Games

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THQ Nordic will announce two new games at Gamescom
THQ将在2017科隆展公布两款新游：开放世界功夫RPG和恐怖游戏续作

　　THQ Nordic今天公布了Gamescom 2017参展游戏名单，除了《ELEX》、《战神：夜战》这些已经公布过的游戏以外，本次科隆游戏展THQ Nordic还将带来两款新作，其中一款是“知名、神秘、恐怖IP”的系列新作，另一款则是后启示录风格的全新IP，一起来了解一下。

　　THQ Nordic本次将带来《ELEX》、《战神：夜战》、《咒语力量3》、《未来水世界:深度侵袭》、《行会3》、《撞车嘉年华》这几款游戏都将参展Gamecom 2017。

　　除此之外，THQ Noridc还将带来两款新游戏：其一是一款全新的原创IP，这款开放世界RPG有着独特的宇宙设定，讲述一个后启示录风格、功夫元素的传奇故事。而另一款游戏则是一个知名、神秘而恐怖IP的系列新作。

　　这里THQ也是卖了一个关子，并没有和盘托出他们要公布的新作名称。届时游民星空也将密切关注相关消息，实时为您发来最新报道，看看THQ本次能够给我们带来什么样的惊喜。



THQ Nordic announces its gamescom 2017 line-up

Gamescom, one of the world’s biggest gaming conventions, is upon us and THQ Nordic is happy to announce its biggest line up so far. This year, during the event in Cologne, Germany, THQ Nordic will present a total of eight games, with two yet to be announced.

The short breakdown: Journalists and players alike can look forward to playing a near-to-final version of ELEX, the open world RPG from Piranha Bytes. Coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 17th.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar was nominated for the “Best RPG of E3” award and is shaping up nicely for its multi-platform release on October 3rd. For the first time, you can get your hands on the game on the Nintendo Switch.

The multiplayer beta of SpellForce 3 is now running and has already seen thousands of players contributing providing valuable feedback to the development process. At gamescom, the focus will be on SpellForce 3’s deep single-player campaign.

First-person underwater shooter Aquanox: Deep Descent will show its campaign for the first time to journalists and players alike.

For The Guild 3 you cannot only expect to see an improved version and advanced gameplay, but we will also have a surprise announcement to make.

The recently announced cooperation with Bugbear Entertainment for Wreckfest allows the game to make a pit stop at gamescom where it will show off a raft of new content for upcoming updates.

The first new announcement is a brand new original IP. This open world RPG is set in a unique universe and will be a post-apocalyptic kung-fu fable.

The second new announcement is a new instalment of a well-known, mysterious and horrific IP.

THQ Nordic will be in gamescom’s Entertainment Area, Hall 8, Booth A011. All the games revealed above will be fully playable during the show.

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Baja: Edge of Control HD Launches September 14 for PS4, Xbox One and PC
越野竞速游戏《巴哈：控制边缘》推出新视频

　　自从三月公开之后，赛车游戏《巴哈：控制边缘》的PS4以及XBOX ONE版就销声匿迹了一段时间，终于在今天官方放出了本作的全新预告片。本次宣传片除了着重表现了重制版和原版之间的画面区别，同时也宣布了游戏将会在今年9月14日发售。

　　从视频里能看出来，开发商重制的工作量还是很大的，比如整体提升的材质，更高的帧数表现以及更好更有细节的环境，更高级的渲染技术，所有这些提升都让这个重制版在阴影、光照以及灰尘效果上更具有说服力。游戏的UI和操控也进行了一定程度的调整，从而能够让游戏对新玩家更友好。

　　《巴哈：控制边缘》是一款最早于2008年登录XBOX360以及PS3的越野赛车游戏，此番重制之后或许能有更多玩家有机会玩到这款作品。

   

Features of the HD version

• Greater immersion via various graphical improvements including better textures, higher framerate and increased details

• More authentic racing by improved rendering techniques for shadows, lighting and dust effects

• More accessible gameplay due to improved controls, user interface and an easier career start

About The Game

Baja: Edge of Control HD is the carefully remastered version of the original off-road racer from 2008 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. This truly unique game contains more than 1,000 miles of the toughest terrain Mother Nature has to offer, including the steepest mountains, thickest mud and deepest canyons known to man.

Only the HD version features much crisper and more detailed visuals running at super smooth framerates in up to 4K screen resolution.

With countless sponsored vehicles in eight classes, including Trophy Trucks, 4x4s and buggies, Baja: Edge of Control HD features a full array of upgradeable options with hundreds of authentic parts that affect each vehicle’s performance.

Players will put their off-road machines to the test in near-vertical Hill Climb challenges, head-to-head Open Class races, circuit races and the ultimate off-road endurance challenge: the Baja! Baja: Edge of Control HD contains more than 100 tracks across all landscapes in races that can last up to four hours.

The game’s vehicle physics deliver authentic handling, and a support management system that allows gamers to monitor and repair realistic vehicle damage as fenders fly, tires are blown, suspension is stressed and engines overheat.

Features

• 4 player split screen and online multiplayer

• Dozens of vehicles to choose from

• Monitor and repair vehicle damage via truck and helicopter teams

• Authentic vehicle physics respond to any bumps and ruts you drive over

• Numerous, authentic vehicle parts to help fine-tune the performance of your off-road machine

• More than 100 tracks, nine open worlds and 1000 miles of drive-to-horizon landscape

• Lots of different events, including Hill Climb, Baja Endurance Races, Closed Track Races and more

• Free roaming gameplay: drive as far as you want and find hidden tracks, jumps and more off-road madness

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Gothic Horror Game 'Black Mirror' Announced for PS4, Xbox One and PC
THQ恐怖新作《黑镜（Black Mirror）》公布 诡异城堡充满死亡气息

　　今日，THQ Nordic公布了旗下的一款恐怖游戏新作《黑镜（Black Mirror）》，由KING Art工作室开发，官方称游戏将拥有“哥特式”的经典恐怖风格。

　　不过当然，此“黑镜”只是与热门英剧《黑镜》名称相同，并没有任何联系，至于游戏讲述了怎样的故事，官方尚未公布太多内容，不过从首支预告中似乎能看出故事依旧发生在“黑镜城堡”。游戏将在2017年11月28日发售，登陆 PC/PS4/Xbox One 平台。

　　恐怖游戏《黑镜》系列已经出品过三款作品，分别于2004年、2009年和2011年发售，而官方表示，即便是不熟悉之前系列玩家可以毫无障碍享受这款游戏，因为最新的作品可以看作为系列的重启，它带来了一个完全独立的新故事，同时在画面表现上也更加出色。

　　此外，新的《黑镜》也保留了原系列的优秀元素，加强了探索性，方便让玩家更简单自由体验“黑镜”世界。所以在游戏中，经典的“点点点进行下一步”将会保留，但自由度却更强，游戏节奏会更惊险刺激。

　　目前《黑镜》游戏的官网也已正式上线，感兴趣的话不妨前去看看吧，

   

THQ Nordic announces new game: Black Mirror scheduled for release this November

THQ Nordic is thrilled to reveal its new project: Black Mirror, a Gothic horror adventure, due for release on 28th November 2017. The game will be developed by the Bremen studio KING Art Games, known for “The Book of Unwritten Tales”, “The Dwarves” and “The Raven”, and will be available on PC/Mac/Linux, PS4 and Xbox One.

Black Mirror - The Brand

The game name may already exist one way or another, and no, we’re not talking about the Netflix series. The first part of the creepy point-and-click series was released in 2004 as “The Black Mirror”, which produced two more spin-offs, “Black Mirror II” (2009) and “Black Mirror III” (2011).

But don’t worry, even players unfamiliar with the previous games in the series can also enjoy Black Mirror, because this reboot of the franchise tells a totally independent and new story. The major difference between the new and old Black Mirror, apart from the modern graphics of course, will be a new gameplay element: interaction with vision-like apparitions.

Gamescom 2017 and Website

A playable demo of Black Mirror will be ready for gamescom 2017 for both industry and public visitors to try out, and the THQ Nordic Stand (A011) is in the Entertainment Area in Hall 8. Please contact us below if you are media and would like to schedule an appointment and interview the development team during the show.

Those who can’t attend gamescom in Cologne, can at least visit our new website for a first impression of Black Mirror: blackmirror-game.com.

About Black Mirror

Like in the original graphic adventure trilogy, the Gothic Horror genre and its unique atmosphere of madness and psychological distress remains at the heart of Black Mirror.

The point-and-click gameplay of the original trilogy served as the basis for the re-imagined gameplay, which focuses on close-up investigation and interaction with nightmarish visions that plague the protagonist of the game David Gordon.

Key Features

• A modern re-imagining of the acclaimed gothic-horror adventure series

• Interactions with vision-like apparitions which help you learn more about the past of your family

• Eerie atmosphere focusing on the horrors of the mind, in the style of EA Poe and HP Lovecraft

• High quality voice acting from a compelling ensemble cast

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SpellForce 3 CGI Trailer and Collector's Edition Revealed
《咒语力量3》全新CG预告公布 油画展示史诗级战斗

　　THQ Nordic今日发布了《咒语力量3》一个全新的CG预告片，这款RTS+RGP游戏即将在今年冬季登陆PC发售。

　　预告片通过油画回顾了一些过去发生的事件（Doug Cockle配音），同时一窥了即将到来的战斗。

　　《咒语力量3》回归到了咒语力量传说本源。故事发生在好评游戏《咒语力量：秩序黎明（SpellForce: The Order of Dawn）》之前，玩家将揭开一个《咒语力量》宇宙中一个深度和史诗故事，提供超过30个小时的单人战役剧情，另外也支持合作游玩。多人模式最多支持8名玩家竞技。

　　创造自己的英雄，开发你的技能组合，打造自己的军团，在RTS和上帝视角RPG的专业组合中进行战斗。

　　《咒语力量3》将于2017年12月7日登陆PC发售。

   

SpeelForce 3 CGI Trailer Released

Today THQ Nordic released an all-new CGI trailer for SpellForce 3, the real-time-strategy meets role-playing fantasy game launching this winter on PC. The trailer offers a recap of the events, narrated by voice actor Doug Cockle, leading up to the newest iteration in the franchise, while providing a glimpse of the battles to come.

THQ Nordic also announced a limited collector’s edition for the game. Starting today, the SpellForce 3 Collector’s Edition can be pre-ordered for $129.99 in North America and  Eur 129,99 in Europe. The package will include the game, an exclusive artbook, the game’s official soundtrack, a Godstone amulet and an 8-inch figurine of Sentenza Noria, a seasoned commander and spymaster of the Royal Army that acts as the mentor for the player. The Collector's Edition can be preordered now: spellforce.com/order-here.



SpellForce 3 returns to the roots of the SpellForce saga. Taking place before the acclaimed SpellForce: The Order of Dawn, players will unravel a deep and epic story in the SpellForce universe with over 30 hours of a single-player campaign, that is also playable in Coop. Additional multiplayer modes offer competitive battles for up to six players. Create your own heroes, develop your skillset and build your own army to fight in legendary battles with gameplay that expertly blends the RTS and top-down RPG genres together.

About SpellForce 3

• RTS/RPG mix: unique gameplay that combines the genre of a real-time strategy and a top-down roleplay game.

• Create and customise: create your group of heroes and choose a number of different combos with a range of skill structures.

• Boost and command your army: Prepare your troops and fight the greatest of all battles. You can also exploit numerous strategic aspects (e.g. terrain, troop formations, visibility, exploration, etc.), that would make Sun Tzu proud!

• Epic storyline: Unravel a deep and complex plot that eventually leads up to the events that trigger the Convocation ritual, which will change the whole world.

• Extensive universe and lots of loot: Explore the world of Eo, discover intrigues and secrets and collect a whole load of loot for your hero.

• Complex single-player campaign: Over 30 hours of gameplay time, and even more if you’re able to discover everything Grimlore Games has incorporated into the game world.

• Multiplayer: Strong multiplayer component with various modes - play in versus battles with up to 6 Players or master the single-player campaign with a friend in coop mode

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New THQ Nordic Open-World ARPG Biomutant Revealed, Coming Early 2018



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The latest issue of German video games magazine GamesMarkt features an advertisement for an unannounced, open-world RPG from THQ Nordic called Biomutant.

Due out in PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2018, the magazine calls the game “the post-apocalpytic kung-fu fable.” The developer is listed as Experiment 101, whose website reveals are an independent studio based in Stockholm founded in 2015 by the Goodbye Kansas Entertainment Group and Swedish game development veteran Stefan Ljungqvist.

An official announcement is planned for Gamescom 2017 next week.

　　老牌游戏商THQ在被收购重生之后成立了THQ Nordic，如今随着科隆展的临近，他们的一部开放世界APRG意外提前泄露。

　　根据网友的爆料，在新一期的德国《GamesMarkt》杂志上，刊登了这部游戏的宣传广告，游戏名为《Biomutant》，将于2018年登陆PS4/Xbox One/PC平台。或许在本届科隆展上我们就会见到这部游戏。

　　从图上看，游戏主角像是一只独眼浣熊，手握大剑，身上还背着子弹，而宣传标语提到“后启示录功夫传说”。在下方的厂商列表中排在首位的是独立游戏工作室Experiment 101，这是一家在斯德哥尔摩的开发商。

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Biomutant officially announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC
THQ新作《生化变种（Biomutant）》正式宣布

　　开发商THQ Nordic的新作《生化变种（Biomutant）》正式宣布，现已上架亚马逊。该作是一款实时战斗游戏，包含组合、近战、枪支和武装等多种战斗模式，可以自定义角色，拥有仿生学假肢，能够进行身体突变进而改变能力，还可定制机器人玩具。

　　该游戏预计 2018 年内发售登陆PC、PS4、Xbox One平台。

Following a leak this weekend, THQ Nordic and new developer Experiment 101 have officially announced Biomutant, a post-apocalyptic open-world action RPG, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It will launch in 2018.

A collector’s edition will be available for $119 and include a copy of the game, official soundtrack, figurine, A1 artwork on fabric, and premium box.

Here’s an overview of the game, via THQ Nordic:

About

Biomutant is a post-apocalyptic open-world ARPG that delivers real-time melee, shooter and mutant ability action. Replayability by varied and deep character progression, exploration of three systematically generated worlds, an underworld and a small solar system, by foot, mech, air-balloon, jetski and UFO. Biomutant also features a fully customizable (MMO style) character and mutation system, bionics and creative item crafting, plus an interactive narrative featuring a contextual storyteller where the players creates their own story of survival in a vibrant colorful world.

Key Features

Real-Time Combat: Mixes melee, guns, and abilities.
Hugely Customizable Character: Bionics offer powerful prosthetics, while Mutations offer physical changes as well as powers.
Automation sidekick: Customizable living robotic toys.
Pilotable Vehicles: Customizable mech, jetski, and UFO.
Creative crafting system: Open creation of weapons and gear.

Biomutant will be playable at Gamescom 2017 in Cologne, Germany this week.

   

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THQ Nordic Acquires Black Forest Games
THQ Nordic 宣布收购《机械风暴》开发商

　　业界发行巨头THQ在几年前因为经营不善而破产倒闭，不过在2016年它被Nordic公司收购重新以THQ Nordic的名称杀回游戏界，“I will be back”这句话在他们身上被完美诠释。

　　复活后的THQ有更多的复兴计划，其中就包括一大批的游戏项目，不久前我们也见到了他们旗下的新作《生化变种（Biomutant）》。除此之外，“超有钱”的THQ今天还宣布将收购《机械风暴》的开发商Black Forest Games。

　　Black Forest Games曾打造过《赏金奇兵2》和《吉娜姐妹：扭曲梦境》等作品，在业界享有一定的知名度。THQ Nordic尚未公布这次收购项目的具体金额，但协议确定THQ将会获得100%的公司，Black Forest Games五位创始人的股份已经被THQ收入囊中，而他们几位也会继续在公司担任职务。

　　此外，THQ Nordic还表示Black Forest Games正在为 PC/PS4/Xbox One 平台打造一款新游戏，他们马上会公布游戏更多的细节。



THQ Nordic acquires the independent developer Black Forest Games

THQ Nordic is today announcing that the company has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares from the five founders of Black Forest Games. The development studio was founded 2012 and based on the legacy of Spellbound Entertainment, the company been one of Germany's longest existing independent developers .

Also, an Asset Purchase Agreement with Black Forest Games was concluded to acquire the intellectual properties “Giana Sisters”, “Helldorado” and “Rogue Stormers” amongst other assets, which will be part of the THQ Nordic Portfolio of IPs.

The IP-acquisition itself is being handled by THQ Nordic, based in Karlstad, Sweden, whereas the day-to-day business and the share deal is handled by THQ Nordic, based in Vienna, Austria. THQ Nordic is taking over 100% of the company including the whole team – for a total cash consideration of EUR 900,000. A potential performance based earnout of EUR 450,000 to the five founders is also an addition. They will stay on board to continue the success story of the 50 people studio.

Lars Wingefors: “We have been working with the folks from Black Forest Games for years now. Their technical skills, accompanied by breath-taking art direction and excellent game design, convinced us even more to take this next step and to acquire this well-managed studio, which will be the largest in-house development studio of THQ Nordic.

Black Forest Games currently working on an unannounced open-world title for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. More details regarding this project will be revealed soon.

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11 minutes of Biomutant Gamescom 2017 gameplay
THQ新作《生化变种（Biomutant）》11分钟实机影像 但丁附体小浣熊

　　在 2017 年的科隆游戏展前夕，THQ Nordic 正式公布了一款全新的作品《生化变种(Biomutant)》，这款游戏也随即在科隆游戏展现场亮相，官方 IGN 媒体也为我们带来了这款游戏的实机演示。

　　《生化变种》的主人公是一只浣熊，虽然听上去很萌，但这只浣熊可不是吃素的。《生化变种》是一款开放世界动作 RPG，因此这只浣熊的身手可以说是相当的不一般。在这段实机视频中，各位可以了解到本作十分详尽的角色自定义系统，虽说只是一直浣熊，但各位可以设置角色的毛发、配饰以及各种细节。此外我们还能看到这只浣熊的战斗画面，双枪加上刀剑，还真的有一种《鬼泣》的感觉。在视频的最后，开发团队还为我们展示了不少有趣的载具。

　　《生化变种》将在2018年初正式上市，届时将登陆PS4、Xbox One和PC。目前繁体中文版未从官方确认。

IGN has gone up with an 11-minute gameplay video of the Biomutant gameplay demo playable on the Gamescom 2017 show floor.

The recently announced open-world action RPG puts players in the role of a furry customizable protagonist who uses martial arts style combat that blends melee, shooter, and mutant abilities, and follows an interactive narrative featuring a contextual storyteller where the player creates their own story.

Biomutant is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in early 2018.

   

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MX vs. ATV All Out announced for PS4, Xbox One, PC
THQ Nordic宣布开放世界《究极大越野：全力以赴》

　　THQ Nordic今天宣布竞速游戏究极大越野系列的最新作品——《究极大越野：全力以赴（MX vs. ATV All Out）》，本作由Rainbow Studios负责开发，将于2018年初登陆PC、PS4和XboxOne平台。

　　新作《究极大越野：全力以赴》将包括系列经典功能，驾驶摩托车、ATV和UTV在广阔的开放世界或在不同的游戏模式中骑行，这些模式包括Supercross、全国赛、Opencross、Waypoint和Tag。此外，还增加了一种新的Freestyle模式，玩家通过使用《究极大越野：全力以赴》的新花样特技表演来赢得任务。

　　在比赛之外，球员们可以回到他们的私人场地来定制他们的骑手，升级他们的车辆，测试在私人竞技场里的车辆。《究极大越野：全力以赴》包括多家的真实公司的装备，因此玩家在定制他们的角色时会有很多选择。多人游戏方面，游戏将包括两名玩家分屏本地合作，并支持多达16名在线比赛。

THQ Nordic and Rainbow Studios have announced MX vs. ATV All Out, the latest iteration in its off-road racing series, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It will launch in early 2018.

Here’s an overview of the game, via THQ Nordic:

About

In MX vs. ATV All Out, choose between bikes, ATVs and UTVs, refine your rider style at your private compound, blast across massive open worlds and compete head to head in various game modes! The all new Freestyle mode allows you to win with style and crazy stunts! Or go All Out and show your riding skills in Multiplayer!

Key Features

2 player split-screen and 16 player online modes!

Various competition modes including Supercross, Nationals, Opencross, Waypoint, Tag and more!

Insane stunt system that tests your limits in freestyle mode!

Your own private compound that you can turn into a show room for all of your customized vehicles!

Vehicle tuning and upgrades with original performance parts!

Rider style! Choose gear from numerous companies or compete with one of the many top professional riders from around the world!

   

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