We return to the world of Pandora as we take the role of a young Na’vi who was taught by the human ambassadors for years before everything went wrong. Years later we find ourselves fighting against the RDA and venturing out into the world of Pandora as we start to explore, get a bit lost, and reconnect with our roots in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first-person, action-adventure game set in the open world of the never before-seen Western Frontier of Pandora. Abducted by the human militaristic corporation known as the RDA, you, a Na’vi, were trained and molded to serve their purpose. Fifteen years later, you are free, but find yourself a stranger in your birthplace. Reconnect with your lost heritage, discover what it truly means to be Na’vi, and join other clans to protect Pandora from the RDA.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Developer: Massive Entertainment Publisher: Ubisoft Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Release Date: 7th December, 2023
Recommended – “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is perfect for fans of the franchise as it captures the feel and design of the world perfectly while also delivering a solid open world FPS.”
Brutal melee brawler shows off new features in today’s Upload VR Showcase
QUEENSLAND, Australia – Dec. 6, 2023 – Paint the Town Red VR, the first-person brawler with sandbox combat levels and a massive roguelike mode from South East Games, spills fresh blood in VR on Steam, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest 2|3 on Thursday, March 14, 2024, as announced at the Upload VR Showcase earlier today.
After epic voxelized bloodshed on more than one million PCs and consoles, Paint the Town Red is back with a highly anticipated VR edition worthy of barroom brawlers everywhere. Get crazy in a fast-paced, immersive world of wild fisticuffs, complete with exotic locales primed for destruction.
Create a bloody spectacle across neon-lit discos, whiskey-soaked saloons, boisterous biker bars, and plundered pirate coves. Punch, stab, kick, and slice voxel-based baddies with a furious mix of melee madness. Dodge attacks and the dynamic splatter of gore and limbs courtesy of the voxel-based carnage.
Turn nearly anything into a weapon in this down and dirty world. With over 200 options to choose from, deck and decapitate unsuspecting souls with giant ham legs, pool cues, futuristic swords, and other armaments. The VR edition debuts dual wielding, empowering brawlers with double the options for chaotic carnage across three distinct game modes.
Defend against an onslaught of increasingly difficult enemies in Arena mode. Take down drunken bar crawlers in the Scenarios mode. For the more supernaturally inclined, descend into the roguelike Beneath mode, where zombies, floating skulls, and other nightmarish creatures roam free in decaying dungeons. Choose from one of five classes and defeat towering Elder bosses, solve puzzles, master magical abilities, and uncover mysteries of this ungodly world.
“Paint the Town Red’s immersive and fast-paced gameplay is a perfect fit for VR platforms,” said Matthew Carr, Co-founder of South East Games. “With the freedom of VR controls, variety of combat scenarios and huge number of enemies, it’s the definitive way for letting off steam.”
Paint the Town RedVR will be available on Quest 2 and 3 for $19.99, PlayStation VR2 for $19.99 with a discount for existing PlayStation owners of Paint the Town Red, and on Steam VR as a $9.99 add on DLC. The original version of Paint the Town Red is available now for $19.99 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, in addition to Steam for Windows PC, Mac, and Linux.
For more information, please visit Paint the Town Red’s official website, follow South East Games on Twitter, and search #PTTR or #PaintTheTownRed.
About South East Games
Founded by cousins Matthew and Shane Carr in 2009, working as programmer and artist respectively, the duo worked nights and weekends to release a handful of small iOS games while working at larger companies by day including THQ and The Creative Assembly. Unhappy with working on the smaller aspects of larger titles, they wanted to work on something fresh and new, and achieved that with Paint the Town Red, which debuted on Steam Early Access in 2015 and readies its 1.0 and console debut in 2021.
South East Games has worked with Jeff van Dyck on Paint the Town Red. The two-time BAFTA award winning Composer and Audio Director, known for his emotive scores and immersive audio design in video games over the last two decades such as his work in the Total War series, Alien Isolation, and EA classics like Need for Speed and FIFA.
Following a night of sweeping awards at The Game Awards that saw it win nearly every category it was nominated for, including the big prize of Game of the Year, Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate III has now arrived on the Xbox Series X/S. The title is only available digitally, as a physical deluxe edition is set for early next year, and is priced at $69.99 though a $79.99 edition that contains some digital bonuses is also available. This release follows the game’s full release on PC back in early August and the title’s arrival on the PlayStation 5 in early September.
It is worth noting that, unlike most games, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions are slightly different. While both versions of the Xbox console will be able to enjoy the massive RPG with all of the various patches and updates Larian has made since release as well as use cross-save between their PC copies and Xbox copies, only the Xbox Series X version will allow players to play with split-screen co-op as the function is not available on the Series S. The ability to play online co-op remains on both consoles untouched.
With multiple awards won and reviewing glowingly nearly everywhere, Larian Studios have also released an accolades trailer which can be found below.
There have been a number of Jurassic Park games through the years, especially back when the movies originally aired. Recently however most of the games involving the series tend to be park building ones but it looks like Saber Interactive is about to take players right back to the first movie as the company has announced Jurassic Park: Survival for the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC. No release date was announced for the game but a trailer as well as some details about the game were revealed during the announcement.
Players will take on the role of Dr. Maya Joshi, an InGen scientist who was unable to evacuate Isla Nublar, in an original adventure made for fans of the Jurassic Park franchise. Players must survive a mix of first-person stealth sections and actions as they encounter dinosaurs, each with their own distinct and adaptive behaviors brought to life by John Hammond’s vision. The reveal trailer can be found below.
Bandai Namco have announced that they are working with Spike Chunsoft for the next Dragon Ball Z fighting game. It has previously been said that a new Budokai Tenkaichi title was in the works and now we have been given our first look at the game as the companies have officially announced Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. Currently the title has no release window but it was revealed to be coming to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
To go along with this announcement Bandai Namco also revealed an announcement trailer showing off a few of the fighters in the game as well as some samples of gameplay and it can be found below. The title will feature “high-speed 3D battles that stay true to the anime and video game series, with breathtaking visuals and authentic combat moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, movements too quick for the eyes to see, and planet-razing ultimate attacks” including an environment that will deform and be destroyed as characters battle.
After hearing quite some time ago that Microsoft was teaming up with Kojima for some type of project we finally know at least a little bit about what it happens to be. Xbox Game Studios and Kojima Productions have revealed that they are making a game called OD. OD is said to “explore the concept of testing your fear threshold” and will be “blurring the boundaries of gaming and film.”
No release window nor platforms were revealed for OD but Hideo Kojima did announce that a new storyteller would be working with him on the project, revealing that Jordan Peele is joining the writing team alongside several other writers that have worked with the team in the past and that Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schaffer, and Udo Kier would be playing lead roles in the title. The announcement trailer for the game can be found below.
Usually announcements feature a single game but SEGA took it a step further in their recent announcement by revealing that they are tapping into their treasure trove of beloved IPs. Sega has revealed that they are working on a new game for Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage. SEGA of America CEO Shuji Utsumi stated that “Today’s announcement is just the start of our initiative. First and foremost, our ambition will be to create great games with memorable characters and worlds. We hope fans of all ages will look towards our future with anticipation as we release these projects in the coming years.”
The announcement came with a trailer that gave us a small glimpse at each of the five games that they have in development though at the moment none of them have a release date nor were platforms announced. For now though, you can find the announcement trailer below.
Sony and Santa Monica Studio have revealed that the first major piece of DLC for God of War: Ragnarok will actually be a free one that will add an entirely new mode. Titled Valhalla, the DLC will launch on December 12th and serve as an epilogue to the events of God of War: Ragnarok. Set after the decisive battle, Kratos has seen a path for himself that he never thought possible before. Brought to the mysterious shores of Valhalla accompanied only by Mimir, Kratos will enter its unknown depths to overcome trials within himself and face echoes of his past. Each attempt in Valhalla will encourage players to master different aspects of Kratos’ arsenal as they face new combinations of enemies and some surprises along the way.
In Valhalla, defeat in combat is not the end of a warrior’s spirit. If Kratos falls, he will reawaken outside the doors ready for the next try. During each attempt, players will learn and adapt to the challenges Valhalla has to offer. The more you overcome, the more resources players will gain that can be put towards permanent upgrades that affect both Kratos and even Valhalla itself. Accumulating rewards and knowledge during consecutive attempts will help players get ever closer to discovering the mysteries that await Kratos within.
The team behind the latest Persona games has officially set a release window and shown off more of their upcoming RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. Atlus and Studio Zero have revealed that the game will be releasing sometime in fall 2024 for the Xbox Series X, PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Alongside this release window announcement as well as a brand new trailer that can be found below a number of new details for Metaphor: ReFantazio have also been revealed. The story is set in The United Kingdom of Euchronia where the king’s assassination has brought chaos and unrest to the land. When a royal tournament for the throne is announced, the protagonist, alongside his fairy partner Galica, must find a way to break the curse that has been placed on the kingdom’s prince that most believe to be dead.
Players will meet a number of allies that they will bond with over the course of their journey and the game will feature a unique blend of battle that combines action and turn-based commands, party customization offering a high degree of freedom and strategy, and an evolution of the realistic day-by-day journey of the Persona series.
Dig ever deeper and build bases on a journey to reconstruct a thriving surface civilization
SHANGHAI, China – Dec. 8th, 2023 –Return from Core, the subterranean sandbox survival RPG from developer Tanxun Studio and publisher 2P Games, uncovers the secrets of Inner Earth on Dec. 14, 2023 at 7 pm PT / Dec. 15, 2023 11am China Standard Time on PC via Steam Early Access.
After catastrophe strikes the surface, the remnants of humanity take refuge in the Earth’s core. As one of the last humans, search for ancient technology in hopes of restoring civilization and returning to the sunlight. Pickaxe through the depths to collect resources, equipment, and create a temporary base. Discover the mysteries of the world below on a quest to reclaim the surface.
Collect and harvest natural resources while digging through the dark and desolate caverns. Craft essential gear and weapons, as well as build a base of operations. Adapt to the rocky surroundings by planting a garden to produce food and other ingredients to concoct health and stamina potions. Hunt the local cave critters including huge rodents, grotesque worms, and putrid slime balls as alternate forms of sustenance.
Combing through the catacombs may seem lonely, but friends exist even beneath the surface. Befriend the different hybrid monster girls, humanoid creatures with supernatural abilities. Learn their personalities and quirks to earn their favor and the aid of their powerful abilities. Lilith acts as a guide through the treacherous tunnels, providing useful tips and hints. Exercise caution with Cartier, a deceptive wolf girl with a fierce temper perfect for unleashing on fearsome foes.
“Return to Core is a journey through our own imaginations,” said Yezhi Huangquan, Producer and Developer, Tanxun Studio. “Core explorers will dig into their own imaginations and build the bases of their dreams. Thousands of possibilities await the most curious tinkerers!”
Return from Core will be available on PC via Steam Early Access on Friday, Dec. 15, for $16.99 USD, €16.49 EUR alongside a 15% launch discount until Friday, Jan. 5. Language support includes English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.
Tanxun Studio is a game developer based in Shanghai, China. After winning a lottery prize, the founders left their previous companies behind to form an indie game development studio based on the ideals of honesty and open communication. Return from Core is the studio’s first title.
About 2P Games
2P Games is a Chinese publisher specializing in simulation, strategy, and Metroidvania games for PC and consoles. Since 2019, they’ve helped bring games like Immortal Life, Dust to the End, The Chrono Jotter, Time Walker, and others to a global audience.
