{"id":127230,"date":"2022-08-12T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=185771"},"modified":"2022-08-12T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T20:00:00","slug":"thq-nordic-digital-showcase-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/08\/12\/thq-nordic-digital-showcase-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"THQ Nordic Digital Showcase Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/THQ_N_SHOWCASE_HERO-5189212b1e912dc35ff0.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/THQ_N_SHOWCASE_HERO-5189212b1e912dc35ff0.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-no-sidebar\">\n<p>Earlier today, the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase presented games from developers across the globe, featuring everything from racing, wrestling, action-adventure, RTS, RPGs, and more! We also got a look at some upcoming sequels to THQN favorites, new gaming experiences, plus a few surprises sprinkled in!&nbsp;Let\u2019s check out what was revealed:<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=viErPOeZ0ic?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&#038;w=640&#038;h=360]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Get ready for the return of a survival horror icon with <em>Alone in the Dark<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The franchise that defined the survival-horror genre is coming to Xbox in the reimagining of <em>Alone in the Dark<\/em>! Developer Pieces Interactive is returning to the franchise\u2019s roots with a take on the classic setting while updating and reimagining the game for a new generation of players. You\u2019ll experience a completely original story set in the gothic American south during the 1920s; a noir setting with classic Lovecraftian horror elements. You\u2019ll revisit an expanded and transformed Derceto Mansion, the location that featured in the original game, and engage in classic survival horror gameplay that made the original so famous.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <span class=\"embed-youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KGKIlyk1bzw?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&#038;w=640&#038;h=360]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Crypto is back. With a license to probe in <em>Destroy All Humans! 2 Reprobed<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blast and body snatch your way to domination over planet Earth as publisher THQ Nordic and developer Black Forest Games present the return of Crypto to Xbox in <em>Destroy All Humans! 2 Reprobed<\/em>. Experience an adventure inspired by the swinging \u201860s with everyone\u2019s favorite alien invader, Crypto, as he returns with a license to probe and this time, he\u2019s groovier and even more dangerous that ever.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QmOHbnLrMG8?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&#038;w=640&#038;h=360]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>The return of the classic action RPG, Gothic, now updated for a new generation of players<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coming soon to Xbox platforms, <em>Gothic<\/em> is a reimagining and remake of the iconic 2001 action RPG. Developer Alkimia Interactive aims to bring back and build upon the unique atmosphere and gameplay of the legendary original, mixed with contemporary RPG game design to bring the series up to date. The reimagining of <em>Gothic<\/em> places you in the role of a nameless prisoner in the mines of King Rhobar, where your choices and actions will decide not just your fate but the fate of the colony itself.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=euI-DUZBdLs?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&#038;w=640&#038;h=360]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Cutter Slade returns in <em>Outcast 2 \u2013 A New Beginning<\/em>, the latest chapter in this classic open world adventure franchise<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The legendary Cutter Slade returns with the original developer, Appeal Studios, at the helm to deliver the long-awaited sequel to Xbox. It\u2019s a new adventure on the alien world of Adelpha, where the almighty Yods have resurrected the wise-cracking, sharp-shooting ex-Navy Seal, Cutter Slade, or \u201cThe Ulukai,\u201d as they like to call him. With his trademark jetpack that lets you jump, air-dash, and glide, you\u2019ll traverse the game\u2019s dangerous, beautiful, and hand-crafted open world, allowing you to approach the story at your own pace accompanied by an epic soundtrack from composer, Lennie Moore.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t-q6hkhdIRQ?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&#038;w=640&#038;h=360]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Explore over 100 miles of open world terrain in the most authentic hunting experience yet with <em>Way of the Hunter<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experience a next-gen hunting experience from developer Nine Rocks Games, in partnership with THQ Nordic. In <em>Way of the Hunter<\/em>, you\u2019ll journey across ancient hunting grounds of the Pacific Northwest, showcasing a diverse set of challenges from hunting elk and deer to waterfowl. The game also lets you challenge your hunting skills in Transylvania where you\u2019ll track wild boar and grizzly bears. Thanks to a sophisticated system that simulates the lifecycles of thousands of creatures, you\u2019ll have to learn how to track animals, understand the terrain, and study dozens of different species recreated with authentic behaviours to come out on top.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MDq6qLBeqzw?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&#038;w=640&#038;h=360]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Welcome to the Mixworld! Crash, stunt, race, and create in <em>Wreckreaction<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Developed by Three Fields Entertainment, featuring creators from the <em>Burnout<\/em> and <em>Need for Speed<\/em> franchises, <em>Wreckreaction<\/em> has been designed to become your ultimate open world racing, driving, and stunt sandbox experience. Enter your very own Mixworld, a 400-square-kilometer racing realm, that lets you create, shape, and wreck whichever way you see fit. It\u2019s there you\u2019ll have to out-race, out-stunt, and out-crash your friends (and the rest of the world) on courses and tracks designed by you and the <em>Wreckreaction <\/em>community. Your Mixworld is an arcade racing canvas, where your imagination can run wild\u2026 and so can the vehicles!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xxk1oujvKtw?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&#038;w=640&#038;h=360]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>All Elite Wrestling: Fight Forever<\/em> brings a new wrestling experience to Xbox<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THQ Nordic is bringing Xbox fans the glamour and action from \u201cAll Elite Wrestling,\u201d the sports entertainment franchise that\u2019s taking TNT and TBS networks by storm. Developed by Yuke\u2019s Co, whose heritage includes developing some of the best-selling wrestling video games of all-time, <em>All Elite Wrestling: Fight Forever<\/em> is designed to combine nostalgic arcade wrestling gameplay with the full spectrum of finishers and tandem offensive moves you\u2019ve come to love from AEW. Including some of the biggest stars in the ring, while placing an emphasis on fun, fast, and frantic fighting with pick-up-and-play controls, you\u2019ll be wrestling like an AEW pro in no time.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EkTNgI0YmJA?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&#038;w=640&#038;h=360]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>SpongeBob returns in a fantastic new adventure in <em>SpongeBob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you ready, kids? SpongeBob and Patrick return to Xbox! Travel merrily to a multitude of different Wishworlds, each with its very own setting and rules, including Wild West Jellyfish Fields full of crazy cowboys, or the Halloween Rock Bottom where anything might happen. Embark with your friends on thrilling adventures in this upcoming 3D platformer where you\u2019ll choose your favorite costume and polish up your platforming skills including\u2026 karate? What could go wrong? &nbsp;Everybody get ready to do the Cosmic Shake with your favorite sponge and his Bikini Bottom buddies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .main-content --> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier today, the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase presented games from developers across the globe, featuring everything from racing, wrestling, action-adventure, RTS, RPGs, and more! We also got a look at some upcoming sequels to THQN favorites, new gaming experiences, plus a few surprises sprinkled in!&nbsp;Let\u2019s check out what was revealed: [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=viErPOeZ0ic?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;fs=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;autohide=2&amp;wmode=transparent&#038;w=640&#038;h=360] Get ready for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-127230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-xbox-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127230"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127230\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}