Resident Evil Requiem & Bond Game Revealed at Summer Game Fest
▼ Summary
– Summer Game Fest showcased new game announcements, with studios competing for attention amid industry job cuts and declining new game sales.
– PlaySide Studios revealed *War for Westeros*, a real-time strategy *Game of Thrones* game set for PC release next year, featuring solo and online multiplayer modes.
– Mads Mikkelsen returns as Le Chiffre in a *Hitman* update, hinting at his potential role in the upcoming *007: First Light* Bond game by IO Interactive.
– *Resident Evil 9: Requiem* was announced, set in a ruined Raccoon City, launching on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC next year.
– *Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver* combines combat and music, featuring the Wu-Tang Clan, while *Jurassic World Evolution 3* offers dinosaur park management with over 80 species.
Summer Game Fest 2024 delivered explosive reveals that blended gaming with pop culture icons, from Westeros to Wu-Tang. The annual event kicked off with major studios unveiling highly anticipated titles, aiming to capture player attention in an increasingly competitive market. Here’s a breakdown of the most exciting announcements that dominated the showcase.
Fans of Game of Thrones can finally command armies in War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game from Australian developer PlaySide. Set for release next year, players will lead the Great Houses through familiar locations from the books and series, battling solo or online. With dragons and political intrigue promised, this could be the definitive Thrones gaming experience fans have waited for.
Mads Mikkelsen returns as Bond’s iconic villain Le Chiffre, but not in the way you might expect. Instead of a 007 title, he’ll appear in a special Hitman update, teasing IO Interactive’s upcoming 007: First Light. The crossover suggests Le Chiffre’s role in the new Bond game, fueling speculation about the storyline. For fans of Casino Royale, this is a thrilling nod to one of the franchise’s most memorable antagonists.
Capcom dropped a bombshell with Resident Evil 9: Requiem, marking the series’ 30th anniversary with a return to Raccoon City—or what’s left of it. The trailer showcased a decimated urban landscape, hinting at a darker, more action-packed chapter. Slated for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2025, it’s poised to redefine survival horror once again.
Hip-hop meets combat in Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver, where players team up with the legendary rap group in a genre-blending adventure. The Afro-surrealism aesthetic and anime influences set it apart, backed by an original soundtrack featuring the Clan’s classic hits. While Wu-Tang’s last game venture was divisive, this fresh take could finally do their legacy justice.
Cambridge-based Frontier Developments unveiled Jurassic World Evolution 3, promising over 80 dinosaur species to manage in your own theme park. Releasing this October, the game builds on the franchise’s successful formula with deeper customization and chaos—because what’s Jurassic Park without a few catastrophic escapes?
With Xbox’s showcase still to come, rumors swirl about Call of Duty, Gears of War, and even Halo making appearances. Summer Game Fest has set the stage for a year of blockbuster releases, proving that even in a crowded market, innovation and nostalgia can still steal the spotlight.
(Source: BBC News)
