FTS: WW1 FPS Isonzo’s Free “Montello” Expansion Releases Today (PC, PS, Xbox)

WW1 FPS Isonzo Introduces Free “Montello” Expansion Today Alongside New Cosmetic DLC!

PARIS -- Sept. 5, 2024 -- BlackMill Games, the studio behind the WW1 Game Series, is proud to announce that more content arrives today in Isonzo, the latest entry in the series taking place on the Italian Front. Wage battles on a new, free map set in the burning woodlands of Montello Hill, master new weapons and outfit your character with new premium DLC.

Fight amidst fire in the new Montello map

The free “Montello” update introduces an exciting new map for players, inspired by the Second Battle of the Piave River, which occurred in June 1918. Also known as the Battle of the Solstice, this event saw Austro-Hungarian and Italian forces clash for control of Montello Hill and the surrounding region. As the last major Austro-Hungarian offensive on the Italian Front during WW1, it holds a key place in the conflict's history, now brought to life in Isonzo.

Fight across shelled farms, burning woodlands, ruined villages and narrow trenches as you advance on this new battlefield, making strategic decisions with your team along the way. To help you in this endeavor, two new weapons have been made available for Austro-Hungarian soldiers: the infamous Mosin Nagant rifle – available in-game as the M.91 Russisches Repetier-Gewehr – and the Schwerhandgranate fragmentation grenade.

For victory, whatever the cost may be!

In addition to this new expansion, players can also purchase a new premium DLC: the “Shellshocked Units Pack.” Inspired by the exhausting and unforgiving nature of war, it features injured and weary Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops not typically depicted on propaganda posters. From torn clothing and improvised equipment to stripped down uniforms and makeshift head accessories, soldiers can now convey the true cost of the Great War.

Find the perfect edition for you

Today also marks the release of the First Wave Edition of Isonzo, a new edition of the game with over 140 cosmetic items featured in the previously released First Wave of DLC: “Elite Units,” “Veteran Units,” “Reserve Units,” and “Alpine Units.” It’s the perfect way to get into Isonzo! For the complete Isonzo experience, the Ultimate Edition, gathering all paid DLC — hundreds of items in total —  is also available on PC and consoles.

Isonzo and the free “Montello” expansion are now available on Steam, PlayStation 5 & 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with Xbox Game Pass, and the Epic Games Store. Get the game, its various editions and DLCs up to 67% off for a limited time.

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COMPANY OF HEROES 3

 

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Company of Heroes 3 is out now!  Bigger and better than ever, CoH3 is bringing its acclaimed mix
of action, tactics, and strategy to millions of fans across the world. Immerse yourself in two epic
campaigns, four unique multiplayer & co-op factions, and a breathtaking new theatre spanning
from the sweeping deserts of North Africa to the rolling hills of Italy. Join the Fight with new
features such as Full Tactical Pause and our Dynamic Campaign Map enable you to take
complete control of the battlefield.



The legendary strategy franchise is back! Company of Heroes 3 is the ultimate package of action, tactics and strategy. Take charge in the heat of real-time battle, then command as a General guiding the overall campaign where every decision matters.

Overwhelm your opponents with four unique factions and all new international Battlegroups. Command ground, air and naval forces and build supply lines to crush enemy advances on the new Dynamic Campaign Map - no two playthroughs are ever alike! Play at your own pace across campaign and skirmish modes before diving into blistering multiplayer action. Discover the untold stories of a stunning Mediterranean theatre featuring next-generation destructible environments, all powered by Relic's proprietary Essence Engine.

Company of Heroes 3 delivers the next generation of acclaimed tactical gameplay. Beloved combat mechanics collide with authentic new gameplay features, making for the deepest tactical experience to date. ​

Make use of daring flanking moves to expose enemy side armor, experience all new infantry breaching mechanics allowing you to flush enemy units from their garrisons, and master elevation to enhance your line of sight and gain the upper hand.



Welcome to the Mediterranean - a breathtaking new theatre filled with untold stories of war. Engage ferocious enemy forces across Italian mountain passes, breathtaking coastal vistas and the sweeping deserts of N Africa. Stunning visuals deliver authentic and highly diverse environments designed to keep you on your toes. ​

Mountainous maps will require uniquely different strategies from coastal towns, with verticality now greatly affecting units’ line of sight (True Sight). Desert plains will call for careful reconnaissance and daring armored maneuvers. On this new frontline, intelligence trumps speed and clever use of local terrain will let you bewilder your opponents and rout them from the field.

Experience the biggest single player campaign in franchise history. The new Dynamic Campaign Map delivers full ‘sandbox-style’ gameplay, allowing players to command the overall war effort and experience an unprecedented level of strategic choice. ​

Establish vital supply lines before deploying rear guard defenses to secure your advance. Launch air and naval strikes to weaken and scatter enemy forces or liberate a nearby town to develop a Partisan spy network. Choose your forces and upgrade your veteran companies to match your playstyle. Meanwhile, the optional Full Tactical Pause feature allows players total control over the pacing of single-player action. Plan your attacks, then effortlessly queue up lethal precision plays that will give you the edge in battle.

Company of Heroes 3 promises to delight even the most ardent WW2 enthusiasts thanks to the largest number of launch factions in the series to date. ​

New army customization mechanics will allow you to call in the help of a varied cast of specialist units. Take up the fight with new elite squads including the American-Canadian Special Service Forces, the revered Gurkhas from the Commonwealth and many more. ​

From devastating tank destroyers to clandestine recon vehicles, Company of Heroes 3 features the largest roster in the series to date. The super-light Weasel, the armor-sniping Nashorn, and the Chaffee Light Tank are just a few of the units making their debut. Also, let's not forget revamped classics like the M3 Recovery Vehicle Halftrack, which can now be used to repair and steal abandoned enemy vehicles!

Feel the blistering impact of every mortar shell and naval bombardment with Relic's state-of-the-art Essence Engine. In Company of Heroes 3, every location becomes a fully destructible sandbox, opening up limitless tactical gameplay options for you or your enemy to exploit. ​

Bring fortified buildings crashing down onto enemy squads, then witness enhanced destruction mechanics at play as soldiers exploit fresh ruins as dynamic cover. Stunning new rendering and particle FX technology depicts fire, sand and smoke like never before. Brilliant new soldier animations combine with enhanced AI, delivering realistic squad reactions to the battlefield. Optimized for DirectX 12 and multi-core CPUs, Relic's new engine technology will deliver cinematic action to rival any Hollywood blockbuster.

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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout... Reviewed!

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout (Xbox One) was provided by GameMill Entertainment for the purpose of this review.

Story: G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a joint-production of Chilean developer Iguanabee and Costa Rican studio Fair Play Labs. A third-person action-adventure with hero shooter elements, Operation Blackout is the first licensed G.I. Joe title since 2009.

Operation Blackout consists of two distinct modes: six-hour story campaign and local co-op and versus play. The story campaign allows players to be both members of the G.I. Joe squad, as well as their villainous rivals COBRA. 

A violent attack on G.I. Joe headquarters results in the scattering and disbanding of the Real American Heroes, which leads to the vile Starscream Cobra Commander becoming President of the United States.

While scattered across the globe, it is up to the player to reunite the members of G.I. Joe, before launching a series of covert missions to free the United States from COBRA's control. It's a plot straight out of the TV show, delightfully over-the-top and filled with amusingly welcomed holes and contrivances. The story is told through some nicely laid out comic-book style art, which makes up for the static nature of the cinematics. If there's one thing Operation Blackout does very well, it captures the feel and atmosphere of the G.I. Joe universe well.

Fun Factor: While I can give it credit for maintaining the same high energy that some of the other 3rd person shooters have (such as Gears of War), the wave of enemies feels repetitive with nothing really interesting about them outside of the change of skins and some abilities. 

The sensitivity and controls don't help matters, and there should definitely be a way to hone sensitivity or make it easier to control aiming if you choose to take off aim assist.

Replay Value: A plus in the game is the ability to unlock custom skins for multiple characters modifiers in a classic comic book of the Cobra commanders Destro, Duke, Roadblock, and more.

Multiplayer delivers the usual game modes like capture the flag, skirmishes, and King of the Hill but hit breaks because the con about this game is that there isn't an online mode. It's only local play which is okay if you have a group of friends or a house full of gamers to partake in those game modes, but with a pandemic going on, friends are out of the question if you had enough to game in the first place.

"What?! That makes... zero sense! They could have focused on making the best single-player experience possible if there wasn't going to be an online multiplayer option. They could have even worked with another studio to collab on making that possible. I guess... it's an okay addition for a full house, but..." - Blu

Price: The price feels like it should be around $24.99, not $39.99. It needs to be competitive beyond the G.I. Joe branding.

Overall, I give G.I. Joe Operation Blackout a 6 out of 10 definitely something for the younger generation to play around the house as an alternative to Fortnite.

Story 4

Fun factor 3

Replay Value 3

Price 3

3.25 out of 5 Cool Points

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UBISOFT X E3 2019

Every time I see Ghost Recon: Breakpoint... I think of this verse from the multi-platinum Artist Rick Ross, "We're Veterans... so it's better if you go get your Army". I think Breakpoint has a nice twist, but I appreciate the fact that they just didn't throw it together with a no name NPC... they actually put some story behind it.

This grabs my interest more than Wildlands, but... the content in Wildlands that leads up to this gives me the urge to play that. I don't know how much the story grabs you in Wildlands, but... great stories grab my attention for sure and I hope to see more of them. - Blu

          

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