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Turtle Rock Studios Reveals First Screenshot For Upcoming Co-op Shooter ‘Back 4 Blood’
It’s been over a year since Turtle Rock Studios had announced their spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead in Back 4 Blood. And really, that was it. Until this past weekend, when the developers shared the first screenshot of the game on their official Twitter account.
Admittedly, it’s not much. And other than knowing that the game will be coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One (with a possibility that things might be swapped for the PS5 and Xbox Series X), that’s really all we’ve got at this point.
But, this is also an excuse to play Left 4 Dead 2 or the game that started it all. Both are on for a cool 80% discount right now during the Steam Summer Sale, so you might as well plunk down some coffee money and enjoy one of the best co-op games in the past decade.
Or, if you’re looking for a more modern take of the co-op genre, check out 10 Chambers Collective’s GTFO.
Getting to this 4th of July has been tough on all of us, so we wanted to give you a sneak peek and a bit of Hope. pic.twitter.com/buGOBayz5N
— Turtle Rock Studios (@TurtleRock) July 4, 2020
Video Games
Bloober Returns to ‘Star Trek’ With Psychological Thriller ‘Star Trek: Shadow Frontier’ [Trailer]
Bloober Team weren’t done dropping news this week. After surprising everyone with SAW: Genesis at Summer Game Fest yesterday, they’ve now announced a new horror-slanted Star Trek title with Paramount Games Studio in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier. This is the second Star Trek title Bloober has developed, having released the VR body horror title Star Trek: Infection earlier this year.
“We’ve long admired the way Bloober Team crafts deeply immersive, atmospheric experiences that keep players on the edge of their seats,” said Paramount Games Studio senior vice president and head of creative and production Shawn Kittelsen. “For Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, it was essential to partner with a studio that could both honor that legacy and push it forward. We have full confidence in Bloober’s ability to deliver a game that does justice to the ‘Star Trek’ name while bringing something bold and new to the beloved franchise.”
Launching for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, the Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027, Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a story-driven action-adventure that sees players step into the role of former Lieutenant Ro Laren (voiced by Michelle Forbes). After crashing onto a distant planet overtaken by a strange consciousness, Ro Laren must survive in an environment that is as breathtaking as it is lethal. Ro’s mission is driven by duty and purpose. But here, discovery comes at a terrible cost. The more she uncovers, the deeper she is pulled into a corrupted labyrinth where her memories twist and the planet threatens to sever her connection to reality.
The hostile ecosystem of the planet poses a constant threat to Ro’s existence. It seeks to absorb Ro’s consciousness, burrowing deep into her mind and plaguing her with haunting visions. Environmental hazards and obstacles lurk around every corner. Exploration is both your only path to salvation and your potential undoing. Players will be able to use their Tricorder to scan and analyze items, and of course rely on their Phaser to solve puzzles and fend off enemies.