<p>Echo has been introduced to the world of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/overwatch/">Overwatch</a> way back in 2018, but two years have passed and she hasn’t been a playable hero. With her <a href="https://whatoplay.com/news/watch-origin-and-gameplay-for-overwatch-next-hero-echo/">announcement last month,</a> Blizzard has now revealed when Echo will officially become accessible to all players.</p>

<p>According to the <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/1248291394118008833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1248291394118008833&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fepicstream.com%2Fnews%2FBayaniMiguelAcebedo%2FEcho-Officially-Comes-to-Overwatch-Next-Week">official post</a>, Echo will arrive to Overwatch <strong>tomorrow, April 14</strong>.</p>

<p>Echo has been classified as a damage hero and has the unique ability to mimic enemy heroes. Her ultimate will give her the choice to pick a hero from the enemy team and duplicate them—including their ultimates (which charge up 6 times faster for Echo). It’s worth noting that Echo cannot die when she’s mimicking an enemy hero, and what’s more, the hero on the enemy team being duplicated cannot change characters.</p>

<p>Characters usually come to Overwatch a month after the announcement, but with COVID-19 effectively delaying everything, everyone was guessing that Echo would arrive a little later than planned. What’s great is, it looks like she’s going to come right on time, and is sure to keep players interested while they try to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/news/free-games-for-gamers-in-quarantine-watch-dogs-stanley-parable-giveaway-ends-soon/">self-isolate</a>.</p>

<div class="direct-quote">Join the fight for the future in the Game Awards’ winner of “Best Ongoing Game.” Take your place in the world of Overwatch and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash a dizzying array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter.</div>

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<p>Echo arrives April 14. Overwatch is currently playable for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/overwatch/">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/overwatch/">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/overwatchr-legendary-edition/">Nintendo Switch</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/overwatch/">PC</a>.</p>

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Following her announcement last month, Blizzard has now revealed when Echo will officially become accessible to all players.

Overwatch’s Next Hero Echo Arrives Tomorrow!

<p>Operation: Scarlet Spear may have arrived at PC early, but now <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/digital-extremes/">Digital Extremes</a> is proud to announce that the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/warframe/">Warframe</a> event is now live on all platforms from the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/warframe/">Xbox One</a> to the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/warframe/">Nintendo Switch</a>. What’s more, the event on the consoles promises to bring something new to its platforms compared to PC.</p>

<p>The console version of Scarlet Spear promises to have an ‘all-new five-week Operation’ that will be specific to console players. Scoring changes have also been added to Ground Assault and Murex Raid. Little Duck’s store, on the other hand, will have more Rare and Legendary Arcanes available.</p>

<p>The update also promises to give players access to new items like Nova’s second Deluxe Collection. You’ll also be able to get a powerful new weapon class to earn, among other items like variants of Novas armor and skins of signature gear.</p>

<p>In the scramble to counter the Sentients’ first offensive wave of the New War, players can now form plans together in the new Operation Room before launching expanded cooperative land and space battles. Only with the newly implemented Operation Link (formerly ‘Squad Link’), will Tenno have a fighting chance to stave off Sentient incursions in this five-week event</p>

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<p>Warframe –Operation: Scarlet Spear ends for PC on April 21; on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/warframe/">PS4</a>, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch the event will end on May 14.</p>

Operation Scarlet Spear event is now live on all platforms from the Xbox One to the Nintendo Switch, with new features for the consoles

Warframe – Operation: Scarlet Spear is Now Live on All Platforms

<p>We know that the wild west is a genre that goes hand in hand with video games, but one-man-army studio Smash the Code is aiming to bring us to the ‘weird west’ with this new game called <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/western-sigil/">Western Sigil</a>.</p>

<p>Check it out:</p>

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<p>Western Sigil is a <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/tower-defense/">tower defense</a> & resource management game with a dose of strategy, where you control units of unlikely allies. Shoot your way through the hordes of orcs, goblins, and other evil creatures to find the ancient sigils and save the strange world of Weird West from the spreading plague!</p>

<p>As you can see, it’s a nice mashing of genres that takes the cowboys and bandits of the wild west and has them clash with fantasy monsters like orcs, spiders, and goblins. What’s more, the game promises to add a fresh twist to the Tower Defense mechanic, and will force players to strategize and utilize appropriate units to take out specific enemies.</p>

<p>I also think that the game has some pretty interesting aesthetics. Though the look is simple, I think the minimalist approach really gives this game a signature feel, and it’s a cute look for a game set in the ‘weird west’. Impressive coming from a one-man-team of Michal Soczynski.
Hopefully we get a look at more of the game soon.</p>

<p>Western Sigil is set to come out for PC sometime in 2021. Add it to your Steam Wishlist here. Check out our <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming">Upcoming PC Games</a> list for more PC games coming soon.</p>

One-man-army studio Smash the Code is aiming to bring us to the ‘weird west’ with this new game called Western Sigil.

Enter the ‘Weird’ West in First Look at Western Sigil

<p>We’ve had multiple films about shrunk people from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids to Ant-Man, and now Glob Games Studio is bringing that experience to games with their new trailer for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/microman/">MicroMan</a>.</p>

<p>Check it out:</p>

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<p>MicroMan is a new game combining adventure, action and survival that will allow you to look at the human world from a completely new perspective.</p>

<p>The game basically has the main character shrunk to the size of an ant, and they’ll have to traverse the game, trying to find a way to get back to normal size. In place of enemies, gamers will have to go up against small animals like frogs, hedgehogs, and ants, and they’ll also find different ways of travelling like with butterflies or falling leaves.</p>

<p>Glob Games VP Karol Marcinkowski also had this to say about MicroMan:</p>

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<p>“Our new game will allow you to look at the human world from a completely fresh perspective. MicroMan will have to face adversities that the average person would not even think of. We will provide the players with a surprising, dynamic and – at the same time – very multifaceted adventure. </p>

<p>We will be fighting rats, running away from a hedgehog, looking for a way to get on the bus or trying to avoid getting crushed by human feet. And these are just some of the things MicroMan will offer. All this will be wrapped in stylish audio and visuals and sprinkled with a good dose of good humour”</p>
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<p>I don’t know about you, but I think they should have found a way to pitch this game to Marvel as an Ant-Man video game. But then again, maybe that was the plan, and they ended up just making MicroMan because the game couldn’t get picked up.</p>

<p>It’s just a theory.</p>

<p>MicroMan is set to debut on Steam in the latter half of 2021, but we should also expect it to release for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X.</p>

We’ve had multiple films about shrunk people and now Glob Games Studio is bringing that experience to games with their new trailer for MicroMan.

Become the Smallest Man on Earth with New Trailer for MicroMan

<p>Last year Movie Games had announced the release of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/drug-dealer-simulator/">Drug Dealer Simulator</a> and the game is set to come out to Steam next week. What’s great is, you can actually try out a free demo now to know what’s in store for the game.</p>

<p>Here’s the description for Drug Dealer Simulator: Free Sample:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">Drug Dealer Simulator: Free Sample is an introduction to the dark alleys of the ghetto. An extended already available demo version, where you can get through up to 8 levels of dope business transactions, play much longer and get to know about more key mechanics. It's also updated and upgraded build, so it reflects almost exactly the final form of the game experience.</div>

<p>To also get you hyped up for the game, Movie Games has released the soundtrack for DDS which you can check out here.</p>

<p>The game looks pretty fun, and will try to give you an authentic ‘dealer’ experience. Besides going around slinging marijuana or cocaine to not so reputable folks, the game will also have you figuring out ways to hide your product and finding places to spend the money that you make. You should be careful though, because if you don’t watch your back, the DEA will come knocking at your door.</p>

<div class="direct-quote">Drug Dealer Simulator is a first-person game where you must deal with suppliers of goods, learn to prepare and set portions, manage growing production and distribution, customer relations, as well as a cartel and gangs. It's up to you whether to become an honorary "entrepreneur" enjoying the maximum benefits of clever operation on the black market, or an ordinary thug who unscrupulously uses everything and everyone on their way to the drug summit.</div>

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<p>Drug Dealer Simulator: Free Sample is available now, and the full game comes out on Steam this coming April 16.</p>

Coming out to Steam next week, you can try out the free demo to know what’s in store



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<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/wired-productions/">Wired Productions</a> released <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/deliver-us-the-moon/">Deliver Us the Moon</a> on PC last year, and the game received generally great reviews when it came out. Now, this sci-fi thriller is coming to console, and they've released a video about The 5 Things You Need to Know about Deliver Us the Moon.</p>

<p>Check it out:</p>

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<p>Probably the game’s strongest point is the storyline, which is pretty solid and straightforward. There has also been a lot of great things said about the graphics, with a lot of praise going toward the feel of a lone astronaut stranded in a space station. If anything, it kind of looks like they took last year’s Ad Astra and turned it into a game.</p>

<p>When it comes to the weaker side of things, gameplay is said to be a tad repetitive, and there’s now option to adjust what some consider wonky camera movement. Either way, it’s a solid experience, and I can’t wait to see what Wired Productions has next up their sleeve.</p>

<div class="direct-quote">What begins as a casual conversation between two crew members onboard the orbiting Pearson Space Station, rapidly descends into a frantic exchange as one of the engineers experiences a series of strange readings from the lunar surface below...</div>

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<p>Deliver Us the Moon comes to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/deliver-us-the-moon/">PS4</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/deliver-us-the-moon/">Xbox One</a> on April 24. The game is also available now for PC.</p>

The sci-fi thriller is coming to console, and the devs have released a video about The 5 Things You Need to Know

WATCH: 5 Things You Need to Know Before You Catch Deliver Us The Moon on Console

<p>With COVID-19 effectively delaying everything, it’s great news that <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/square-enix/">Square Enix</a> will be able to release the much anticipated <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/final-fantasy-vii-remake/">Final Fantasy VII Remake</a> on time without any more setbacks. With the game set to come out next week, Square has dropped a final trailer for the game.</p>

<p>Check it out:</p>

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<p>I have to say, it’s still mesmerizing to watch the characters get updated in the game, and this trailer makes sure to give us a look at almost everyone we meet in Remake. Besides that, we also have some few clips of gameplay, as well as some fantastic-looking boss battles.</p>

<p>With each installment of FF usually being its own self-contained story, it’s said that Remake will be the start of a new series of games set in the same world. Though it would pain players to have to wait for a sequel, the devs promise that Final Fantasy VII Remake will try to deliver a full experience.</p>

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<p>The return draws closer. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE finally arrives on April 10, 2020. Are you ready for a legendary new beginning?</p>

<p>FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a reimagining of the iconic original with unforgettable characters, a mind-blowing story, and epic battles.</p>

<p>The story of this first, standalone game in the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE project covers up to the party’s escape from Midgar, and goes deeper into the events occurring in Midgar than the original FINAL FANTASY VII.</p>

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<p>Final Fantasy VII Remake comes to the PS4 on April 10.</p>

<p>For more upcoming games, you can check out our respective upcoming games lists on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming">PC</a>,<a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title = "Upcoming PS4 Games">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Xbox One Games">Xbox One</a>, and the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Switch Games">Switch</a>.</p>

Square Enix has dropped the final trailer for the Final Fantasy VII Remake releasing next week

Final Fantasy VII Remake Gets a Final Trailer

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps3/dark-souls/">Dark Souls</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/bloodborne/">Bloodborne</a> have given rise to the genre called Soulslike, and it looks like Cold Symmetry and Playstack are teaming up for their next Soulslike game, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/mortal-shell/">Mortal Shell</a>.</p>

Here’s the announce trailer:

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<div class="direct-quote">"Awakening as an empty vessel, you will enter into a shattered and twisted world where the remains of humanity wither and rot. Implored to do the bidding of the mysterious “Dark Father”, you must traverse this tattered landscape and track down hidden sanctums of devout followers. There, in Mortal Shell’s most hallowed grounds, you must overcome formidable foes and harvest the sacred glands. You won’t be truly alone when the dead litter your path: Scattered across this land are the remnant anima of lost warriors who can be inhabited to gain their unique abilities and knowledge of weapons. The Dark Father is desperate for you to complete your task — but to what end?"</div>

<p>According to <a href="https://sea.ign.com/xbox-one-gaming-hardware/159255/news/mortal-shell-is-a-soulslike-action-rpg-that-has-players-occupying-the-shells-of-their-vanquished-ene">IGN</a>, the game was originally supposed to be called <em>Dungeonhaven</em>, and though the world looks expansive, it’s said to have been developed by a small team of only 15 people. What’s interesting though, is that members of this crack team all have had experience working on AAA titles.</p>

<p>What’s cool about Mortal Shell is that it will allow players to take over ‘shells’ of their fallen enemies, and with each enemy comes a unique skill set that players have to master. And since this game is Soulslike, you can expect some very punishing, boss-based gameplay, complete with a dark, lush environment.</p>

<p>The studio founders Andrew McLennan-Murray, Anton Gonzalez, and Vitaly Bulgarov had said in a statement:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">“For a small team like ours, developing this title in many ways felt like crossing an ocean on a paddle board… To finally announce Mortal Shell is one of the most exciting and terrifying experiences we’ve had in our lifetimes. The last two years have been a time of non-stop growth, full of shocking revelations of sheer complexity that goes into creating a video game that you, yourself, would really enjoy playing.”</div>

<p>The game is aiming for a release this year, and though we should have expected a delay with the Coronavirus Outbreak, this trailer drop seems indicate that the developers are planning on making the game available soon.</p>

<p>Mortal Shell still has no release date, but the game is going to be playable for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/mortal-shell/">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/mortal-shell/">PC</a>, and PS4.</p>

It looks like Cold Symmetry and Playstack are teaming up for their next Soulslike game, Mortal Shell.

Watch the sinister announce trailer for Mortal Shell

<p>Pong is a classic game from the 70s which is considered to be the first video game ever made. With franchises like Pac-Man and Sonic getting reboots, Atari has decided to put a new spin on Pong and has released the trailer for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/pong-quest/">Pong Quest</a>.</p>

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<p>It’s PONG like you’ve never thought it could be! Immerse yourself in a whole new world of PONG-inspired fun where you’ll adventure as a brave young paddle traversing a variety of treacherous dungeons, all loosely based on classic Atari hits, including Asteroids®, Centipede®, and more. Your journey will dictate the fate of PONG World as you reveal the mysteries of… the Spooky Door!</p> 	

<p>It’s actually a pretty unique spin on the classic game, and it’s interesting that the developers managed to find a way to incorporate other classic Atari titles to the revamp. As for additional features, players will be able to customize their different paddle avatars with the game, they’ll also be able to use 50 different types of balls that will have unique power-ups. What’s more, a multiplayer system is also in place that will allow players to engage other people online.</p>

<p>Atari COO Jean-Marcel Nicolai also had this to say about the game:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">PONG as an RPG is something completely unexpected, but wonderful in execution… We are thrilled to bring PONG Quest to life to honor the classic IP and bring the beloved gameplay to a new generation of players and RPG fans. Atari has a rich portfolio of titles and exploring new ways to breathe new life into those franchises yields exciting results.</div>

<p>This looks like a good bit of fun, and I can’t wait to check out just how ‘modern’ Atari’s new take on PONG is going to feel like.</p>

<p>PONG Quest will run for $14.99 and will be available for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/pong-quest/">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/pong-quest/">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/pong-quest/">Nintendo Switch</a>, and PC.</p>

Atari has decided to put a new spin on Pong and has released the trailer for Pong Quest.

Atari is Revamping the Classic PONG with New Trailer for PONG Quest

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/my-friend-pedro/">My Friend Pedro</a> is a crazy shooter game that came out last year, and though publisher <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/devolver-digital/">Devolver Digital</a> had said that the title was going to be a Nintendo Switch exclusive, it looks like MFP is going to be making its way to the PlayStation 4 this April.</p>

<p>Here’s the gameplay trailer:</p>

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<p>The game was actually developed by independent studio <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/deadtoast-entertainment/">Deadtoast Entertainment</a>, and has players go on a John Wick-inspired rampage that has you jumping through vents and shooting up enemies on a skateboard. The game had received generally great reviews when it came out, and though it’s short, it still manages to keep the action fresh despite using familiar gameplay mechanics.</p>

<p>What’s great about this PS4 version is that it will also come with extra Code Yellow content and will come with 14 full-throttle game modifiers that include an in-game timer, a hidden HUD option, and a lot more.</p>

<div class="direct-quote">My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana. The strategic use of split aiming, slow motion, and the ol’ stylish window breach create one sensational action sequence after another in an explosive battle through the violent underworld.</div>

<p>My Friend Pedro is now available for PC, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/my-friend-pedro/">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/my-friend-pedro/">Nintendo Switch</a>, but the game comes to the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/my-friend-pedro/">PS4</a> on April 2.</p>

Devolver Digital had said that the title was going to be a Nintendo Switch exclusive, it looks like it's going to be making its way to the PlayStation 4 this April.

Bayani Acebedo

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