40 ...... Sunday, April 7, 2019 1SM 1SM Sunday, April 7, 2019 ...... 41 lTHE PAX East indie show took by original actor Bruce Campbell. It lPAX Part Two — after a number of the other titles and the PSVR place in Boston last weekend shocked fans as Campbell said he of teasers, Gearbox has said edition will be get new content. and Behaviour Interactive revealed was retiring from the role when Borderlands 3 is coming along with Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford was Ash, from Evil Dead, was joining Starz cancelled the series last year. goodies like a remaster of the first glad to get to the end of his speech MUSIC & GAMES Dead By Daylight. He will be voiced Ash is released as DLC this week. game as well as 4k upgrade packs as it was hit by technical issues.

BANSHEE WHO: Erin Donnachie (vocals), Gavin Wil- liams (guitar/synths), Liam Walker (bass), NEW MUSIC Gianluca Demelas (drums). By Jim Gellatly WHERE: Greenock. Staying Alive helps game to grow FOR FANS OF: Paramore, Nothing But moment yet. Erin told me: “Bubble is one of Thieves, Marmozets. our favourite songs to date. It’s catchy and JIM SAYS: Banshee are just the sort of band I Kombat is CHANGE can be scary but Dead Or Alive 6 director Yohei level, will find a training environment that will answer their poppy but still has that rocky edge.” Shimbori insists it is a vital part of a game’s development. needs.” love. Explosive guitars with massive hooks The EP demonstrates their broad appeal. and pop undertones. Music that rocks but He told STUART CULLEN: “There are three major parts Yohei, below, also admitted fan power played a role. He lWOLFENSTEIN fans While Bubble and previous single You Said which form the heart of Dead Or Alive 6. First, I think added: “We had a lot of requests, especially from went into a frenzy as the not at the expense of a good tune. are ripe for mainstream love, the darker, more The strength of Erin’s vocals is a major DOA6 has clearly evolved into the most beautiful overseas users, to enhance our side attacks. It next instalment not only got a experimental song Erased is the one for me. out there. It was only possible thanks ended up being a pretty powerful move against trailer but also a release date. asset, but they are very much a unit. Erin added: “We started working on the The band initially emerged as Life On klass act to the scrupulously developed new engine and head-on attacks. While it is still weak against rotat- Bethesda say Youngblood new EP and recorded it last year, so we’ve engineers and artists of Koei Games. ing attacks, I would say that players who learn side will be out on July 26 on Xbox Standby, releasing a couple of well-received been dying to release it. We toned down the EPs and appearing at the Download Festival. “Second, we have made an effort to make this title attacks from the beginning have a considerable One, PS4, Switch and PC. electronics and it has a bit of a softer sound more exciting and approachable by adding the ‘S’ advantage.” It is a co-op shooter set in Continuing to define their sound and bring- to our previous work. Erased was a bit of a ing in more technology, they decided to close PREVIEW special button and the ’Break Gauge’ system. That fan bonding ensured the team took real care 1980s Paris — you will fight risk for us. We stripped the song back and it HANDS-ON “Lastly, we have prepared extensive training of the DOA fighting system. Yohei said: “We did that chapter and take a new approach. came from a more emotional place.” the usual Nazi suspects but Erin said: “The second Life On Standby EP Mortal Kombat 11 options. We have a tutorial mode that is as detailed make an effort to keep the core of the move sets not as one-man-army BJ The material went down a storm at the and as extensive as a dictionary, we have free unchanged and enhance the best points, but we Masquerade is where we started experiment- recent launch gig at King Tut’s in Glasgow. Blazkowicz. This time, you are ing with electronics while remaining a rock , PS4, Switch and PC training that allows players to see the detailed EXCLUSIVE did add a number of new moves. one of his twin daughters, Erin said: “The crowd were amazing from action data while trying out various moves, we “We have recently released our first Season band. Changing our name to Banshee, our start to finish, singing along the whole way IT’S safe to say Mortal Kombat 11 is on most Jess or Soph. aim wasn’t to change us as a group com- gamers’ wishlists ahead of its launch later this month. have combo challenge to learn specific INTERVIEW Pass that will cover 62 costumes and two You’ll be able to play the through the set.” combos and we have added an entirely new DOA collaboration characters, one of which will be pletely but to have a fresh start. Our song Say Banshee appear at ButeFest on the Isle of So when we got the chance to get hands-on with a game with a mate in co-op or My Name, from which our debut EP took its closed beta of the game we couldn’t say no. quest mode which provides players with challenges for from XIV. solo with an AI partner. name, was a bit of a turning point for us. Bute alongside Friday headliners Big Coun- each match to teach them various actions. “We are also planning a worldwide DOA6 World try on July 26. With other big shows in the The beta was focused on the online side of things But, in an interesting move, “We had worked on the song for about a but it did give us a sneak peek at a number of modes “All of this ensures that every player, regardless of their Championship.” if you grab the Deluxe Edition year, not quite able to get pipeline, it looks like exciting times ahead for as well as options that will be open to you in the final it includes a Buddy Pass, our stamp on it. Then it game. which lets your mate play finally clicked.” the band. MORE: banshee.band A highlight before taking our skills online was along with you even if they It wasn’t long until radio attacking the classic tower mode where you have to don’t own the game. We like started lapping them up, a lJim presents a weekly ZAP the code to showcase of New defeat a set number of enemies while on the climb. that idea. particular thrill being Def We got to use five of the ever-growing roster of watch video of how to Leppard legend Joe Elli- Music on Amazing make Sakiro-style Radio, Sundays 2-4pm. fighters — Baraka, Jade, Scorpion, Kabal and Skarlet. ott selecting them for his It was a good selection as each gave a taste of fold-out metal shield. Planet Rock show. The amazingradio.com jimgellatly.com different styles of combat in the game. new EP Bubble is a further As for the fighting, it’s as weighty as ever with you step in the right direction. Watch a video of really feeling every punch and kick thrown. Matches 1 Yoshi’s Crafted World In its title track they’ve cre- the band at: were brutal and drawn-out affairs, often going the 2 Tom Clancy’s ated their biggest pop thescottishsun.co.uk distance before ending in a gory fatality (which I felt The Division 2 were easier to pull off this time round than in the past). 3 Sekiro: Shadows Die The biggest issue we had with the online side was Twice that if you’re having a good fight, nine times out of 10 4 FIFA 19 your opponent will just quit. That kills the fun dead. 5 Mario Kart 8 Being a beta, this tactic wasn’t punished but, Deluxe hopefully, when the full game hits this sort of behaviour will come with a wrap on the knuckles. lNEVER one to be late to Overall, Mortal Kombat 11 is shaping up very nicely the party, are and feels like a step forward for the series, at least on jumping on the mini-console the core fighting side, as well as being a very polished bandwagon with the Mega product. It looks great and is brutal in equal measure. Drive Mini. Fighting fans and weekend warriors alike are in You guessed it, it is a for a treat. miniature version of the STUART CULLEN iconic Mega Drive which will have 40 pre-loaded Sega classics. Sega are keeping the full list secret for now, but they have confirmed titles like Ecco the Dolphin, Space Harrier 2, Dr Robotnik’s Mean Machine, ToeJam & Earl, Comix Zone and Sonic The Hedgehog. It will cost £69.99. Pre- order now for September 19 release.

SAD news for PS4 race fans — is taking the Drive- club servers offline next year. You will still Out of the Shadows be able to get your fix EVERY so often a truly great game is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice jump back into the action which is great if your offline, but the social foe is weakened. However, that has a price cast into the world. Xbox One, PS4 and PC £52.99 because your regeneration releases a disease features and online Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is one of found in the combat as each killing blow deliv- called Dragon rot that infects the world. It’s your functionality will those legendary titles. ered gives you a greater sense of satisfaction. choice — and you can only do it once each fight. stop. The offspring of Call Of Duty publisher And that’s before you take on the Graphically, the game looks amazing — from Activision and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware staple of hugely challenging bosses. snow-covered castles to hunting villages. The FromSoftware, the game — set in feudal Japan — As you move through the game you’ll get soundtrack and voice acting are is built on the legacy of the Soul series and stronger through a skill tree which lets you outstanding throughout too. Bloodborne while being very much its own thing. unlock abilities. There are a few handy On the downside? With stealth being a You fill the sandals of young shinobi moves that will save your bacon. huge factor, at times we found enemies Wolf. He’s effectively a hitman for a You can also have a prosthetic arm could spot us from way too far off. This is best Left alone lord who has the power to bring the which can be kitted out with a few But the biggest issue is the difficulty. dead back to life. But when your different tools such as a shield- Sekiro takes no prisoners. It will beat you THERE is nothing more annoying Left Alive to be when you get to take control master is kidnapped it’s up to you breaking axe. black and blue while you try to learn new lRESONATE is back at than a title which looks set for PS4 and PC £44.99 of one of the hulking mechs that to get him back. But, in a refreshing move, skills and develop. That will be an issue for the SEC in Glasgow on greatness but falls short — like are armed to the teeth. Sadly, What started rooted in history there are no other weapons to be some but what do you expect when From- July 20-21 and organisers Square Enix’s Left Alive. you have a limited amount of gear these sections are few and far suddenly bursts into the world of fantasy. found, so the blade you wield at the Software is the name hanging on the door? insist it will be Scotland’s And it’s a real shame because on and resources. between. Sekiro has a winning formula, beginning of your journey will be the This is a must-play. It could have been a walk ultimate gaming experience. the ‘things that make games cool Gameplay is mainly a stealth Also, the game runs more than a requiring stealth as you dart from same you deliver the final blow with. in the park but it asks you to grit your teeth and A number of well-known checklist’ it ticks a lot of the boxes. affair as none of the heroes are bit rough at times, especially when shadows to rooftop looking to land So what’s the Die Twice part? That’s get better, faster and deadlier. Awesome. streamers and YouTubers will Big mechs. Tick. Multiple playable super-powerful or strong so there is a lot going on, and that killing blow on unaware ene- where it gets interesting. If you get HHHHH be there — headlined by characters. Tick. A deep and you’ll sneak around the urban the escort AI during side mies. There is a true beauty to be killed, you could just start again or STUART CULLEN Syndicate . . . for the third interesting tale. 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