Good Vibes, Chill Beats, and Cute Critters Await in this Soothing Approach to Productivity Management – Spirit City Has Opened its Gates to All!
Montreal, Canada (April 8, 2024) — Load up that lofi playlist and get ready to tackle that to-do list! Today, feel-good indie game studio Mooncube Games is thrilled to announce the launch of their highly anticipated gamified focus tool Spirit City: Lofi Sessions. Inspired by the popular trend of lofi streams, Spirit City: Lofi Sessions invites players to sit back, relax, and begin their productivity journey.
Whether utilizing the to-do list for organization, a Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions, or the habit tracker and journal to foster healthy routines, Spirit City: Lofi Sessions offers a myriad of ways to aid players in unwinding, de-stressing, and getting that once-overwhelming to-do list finally tackled. With over 75K+ wishlists, Spirit City is poised to shine brightly among indie gaming titles, offering players a distinctive and immersive productivity experience.
About Spirit City: Lofi Sessions:Spirit City: Lofi Sessions guides players through curating their perfect cozy virtual space, customizing a stylish in-game avatar, and choosing a chill lofi playlist provided in partnership with Homework Radio. With the goal of facilitating real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress, players can stay productive with the in-game tools, or simply relax, while passively discovering cute critters!
Key Features of Spirit City: Lofi Sessions:
Calming Lofi Beats: Sit back and relax as you listen to a carefully curated catalog of lofi tracks and themed playlists for every mood and occasion.
Avatar and Spirit Companion Customization: Players can choose from a variety of hairstyles, outfits, custom colors, and more to bring to life their own unique Spirit City persona.
Personalize your Space: Customize your room with a large variety of lighting, floor, wall, and furniture options! Make your space reflect your mood, creating your perfect cozy chill-out spot.
Adorable Hidden Spirits: Decipher in-game hints to find the right combination of soundscapes and activities to lure cute spirits out into the open, unlocking them as your companions.
Productivity Tools: Use the built-in to-do list and Pomodoro timer functions to keep yourself on schedule and to remind yourself to take regular breaks while providing positive energy for your work sessions.
Earn Rewards: Earn XP while spending time in-game, increasing your Spiritographer level. With each level comes exciting unlocks in the form of customization options and bits of lore about Spirit City.
Distraction-Free Focus:Spirit City: Lofi Sessions was designed to let you focus for as long as you want, and will never throw in distracting bits or notifications. Time to settle in for some productive work sessions without any distractions and get work done!
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is available now on PC via Steam.
About Mooncube Games
Mooncube Games is an indie development studio and publisher whose goal is to create games that promote positive and uplifting experiences that align with its core values of kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. The team strives to do this by creating rich, unique worlds, with a diverse cast of memorable characters. The team wholeheartedly believes that games have the power to evoke emotions, inspire change, and be a safe space for players. These values fuel every decision they make as a company.
About Homework Radio
A music label specializing in lofi / chill / relaxing music. Bringing together and promoting audio/visual artists to produce original content for YouTube, and storytelling through the medium of music.
When it comes to Vanillaware it is hard to go wrong. The developer has built up quite a reputation throughout the years of creating amazing looking games with their unique art style and generally accompanying it with either an amazing storyline or gameplay, but rarely both in one package. Now, with it being five years since their last fully original game and a couple years since their last remaster, Vanillaware has returned with Atlus at the helm once again to bring us back to the medieval fantasy realm with Unicorn Overlord. The last time Vanillaware tapped into this style was with Dragon’s Crown and but with Unicorn Overlord taking a far different approach to gameplay, is this once again a success for the storied developer?
Story
The Kingdom of Cornia is a prosperous one with a beloved Queen and loyal subjects, which makes the sudden betrayal of lead General Valmore all the more shocking, let alone the fact that nearly the entire Cornian army has joined his side. The Queen, in a last ditch effort to save her bloodline and rescue her son, sends him away under the guard of her most trusted knight while also giving the young prince Alain the Ring of the Unicorn, the kingdom’s treasure and symbol of Cornian royalty. As her son escapes, the Queen makes a valiant last stand to buy time. Nearly a decade passes as Alain trains in an isolated island with a few close allies all while Valmore, who now calls himself Galerius, has formed the Zenoirian Empire and has swept through the land, crushing any that stand against him and bringing the entire continent of Fervith under his control.
Suddenly, despite the isolation that comes from living on a far off island, a ship containing Zenoiran forces appears and forces Alain and his allies into action but this battle reveals not just one but two surprising elements. Not only are Alain and his fellow rebels capable of standing up to the soldiers that have swept through the land, but some strange magic is afoot. When facing down against the enemy leader that invaded the island, Alain realizes that he used to be a loyal ally and hesitates to execute the foe, triggering magic within the Ring of the Unicorn and lifting the spell placed on the man. Upon realizing that this magic can seemingly control the minds of those it is used on, Alain sets out the leader of the Liberation Army to take back his land, free the five kingdoms that have fallen under Galerius’ rule, and defeat the man himself at whatever cost.
Unicorn Overlord may have plenty of style and nearly every new character you meet just oozes with it, the story itself is unfortunately on the blander side. While it does indeed tell a tale about a prince seeking revenge against his mother’s killer, all while saving the rest of the continent in the process, there are very few twists and turns along the way and what little there is isn’t unique in any manner. There are a few surprises here and there, though most of these become a little predictable but that doesn’t mean that the game’s writing can’t pull at the player’s heart strings from time to time, especially within the Elfheim and Bastorias nations, and deliver a few surprises here and there. These just come far too infrequently along the game’s nearly sixty hour runtime.
Where Unicorn Overlord’s story does shine a bit is with its characters. In a similar fashion to a certain franchise with a flaming symbol, the more units fight together the closer they will become with one another. Alain can also give gifts to units stationed at towns and have gorgeously drawn meals with their team at taverns/inns to grow closer to their party. Not every character will have a “bond’ story with another but a shockingly high number of them do and being able to see these characters talk with one another is a nice little bonus, especially since some of the interactions are quite wonderful. It is also worth noting that there is a bit of a romance element in the game, though this only comes into play in the late game. Along these same lines, Alain also has the most bond opportunities with every character and players will often be given various choices throughout the story, usually during side-quests, where they will be prompted to make either spare or execute an enemy.
As a general rule of thumb, we tried both routes with a prior save and execution is never worth it, as players will only obtain some extra items that can generally be obtained later while sparing an enemy will almost always lead to them helping down the line. That being said, since a lot of the characters that can join Alain’s team are optional, these characters don’t get much of a chance, if any, to actually shine or even appear in the main storyline as a result of them possibly being dead or skipped over entirely should players be mainlining the story rather than fully exploring everything Unicorn Overlord has to offer.
Gameplay
Unicorn Overlord is a unique take on a strategy RPG as far as gameplay goes thanks to the fact that rather than fights breaking out against individual characters, they instead involve entire units. A lot of battles involve players needing to take to the field and defeat their targeted enemy, usually garrisoned inside of a town or fort that they need to be ousted from though the game does do a solid job varying things up from time to time, keeping things fresh. In fact there are even some “in combat” conversations that can be made between certain units and these are highlighted in the menu. Every stage has a time limit and a loss condition as well, but unless players are on the hardest difficulty this will likely not be an issue as the game will automatically pause anytime a unit is about to enter battle or players select a unit. Players will start with a certain amount of “Valor Points” that can be used to deploy units or trigger a character’s special abilities and these VP can be earned back by defeating enemy units in combat, claiming locations on the map such as watchtowers and bridges, and even using items.
As players send out their units to fight in the field they can choose to select a single unit or even multiple units at once, sending them on the same pathway or even at “waypoints” that can help dictate their pathing a bit better. When the player’s unit comes into contact with an enemy unit they will be prompted with a pre-battle screen that already shows how the fight will go, indicating how much damage each side will take, including if one side might end up actually healing as a result of the conflict or be straight up slain in a single bout. If a few units are close together, players can swap which unit can enter the fray, helping pick and choose what unit might be better against the encountered enemy.
Once battle begins, players actually have no control over the way a fight will play out. Instead the characters in both units will automatically attack using their Active Points and Passive Points (AP) and (PP) to dish out damage, heal or buff their allies, and debuff the enemy. Players can choose to fast-forward this action if they want to speed things along and, especially in later missions that have massive amounts of enemy units and long encounters, players can choose to skip viewing a fight entirely and instead simply have the fight automatically complete with a press of the button. This can be a bit bewildering during some fights however, as players will often want to see how their units act during an encounter, especially difficult ones, and adjust their tactics if necessary.
You see, as well as party composition and choosing which classes to stick in each unit, players can choose to micromanage their characters even further by modifying the types of tactics they will use in a fight. This can adjust how a character may take an action, such as having archer’s targeting the nimble dodging thieves or the weak to arrows flying units, or focusing on having clerics only heal allies that are below 50% health. Players may not need to focus too heavily on this level of micromanagement on normal but the fact that the option is there is nice, especially since it offers a massive amount of ways to build a unit. Players can craft a unit capable of dealing damage to nearly any type of foe, focus on having a leader that can fly over obstacles in the terrain and maneuver quickly, or even one that is specially designed to take out specific threats. This level of tactical depth and preparation is astounding and the fact that Unicorn Overlord offers that is truly special.
This doesn’t even touch upon the various pieces of equipment that players can purchase or obtain out in the world. Many pieces of equipment do more than simply add extra damage or defense, some provide the wearer with extra skills, giving players even more options to work with tactically should they choose. In fact, Unicorn Overlord specializes in a steady rollout of new content to constantly keep players enticed to keep going. This can be as simple as finding catapults and ballistas on a battlefield to aid allies to using skills at the cost of Valor Points to boost a team’s abilities or deal direct damage to enemies. New classes can unlock over forty hours into the game and give players new ways to fiddle with their units. It is also worth noting that since every class has their own strengths and weaknesses, building units to take advantage of these and positioning them on the battlefield properly can play a major role, especially in later fights that eventually see full five unit teams battling it out against other five unit teams. These are also generally the types of fights players will want to skip for the sake of time as well since they can often really drag on thanks to how many skills and actions each unit may have available to them at this point in the game.
When not in combat players will travel through the overworld as a mini Alain that can visit towns, accept delivery missions to help restore towns to their former glory, often unlocking extra rewards in the process, find gathering points for items that can eventually be delivered, and even uncover various summoning signs, historical ruins, temples, and mines. Players can interact with their allies stationed at towns to give them gifts for increased bond points, take part in bond conversations that, when unlocked, are scattered around the map, and much more. It is worth noting that the game is not open world by any means as players are still set on a proper path and can often find ways blocked to them if they try to go anywhere they shouldn’t yet. Of course, exploring every nook and cranny is always rewarding, especially since some unique items are far off the beaten path and tucked away, making it feel like Unicorn Overlord always has something new to offer even at the endgame.
Audio & Visuals
Vanillaware has continued to use their excellent art style for Unicorn Overlord to make nearly everything in the game’s world look amazing. Every NPC, be it an enemy soldier or one of the over sixty different characters that players can have in their army (nevermind the customizable mercenaries) is incredibly detailed and many of them have some fantastic looking designs. The company isn’t afraid to let their fantasy designs run a bit wild either as many of the character designs include a variety of fantasy races as well as standard humans. The world design is varied between continents and there is some rather amazing looking food, also featuring the company’s signature art style, that players can obtain as well. Heck, even the menus have plenty of stylization to them, something that often goes untouched in most games.
The voice work throughout Unicorn Overlord is handled quite well with players being able to choose freely from the English and Japanese English dub. The English cast is handled well, especially in regards to other races that players will encounter in other continents. The soundtrack features some outstanding sounding fantasy style music as well as a solid variety of combat music that works well during the lengthy combat sequences, which is something of a blessing considering how long later fights can become.
Overall
There’s something to be said about taking a rather mundane story about revenge with only a few twists and still managing to create an absolutely stellar game around it. Vanillaware has managed to do just that here with Unicorn Overlord as the game’s fairly simple story does little to drag down the fact that it’s massive collection of wonderful characters, even ones that don’t get much chance to shine, and its stellar combat system with endless customization options, make this strategy RPG unlike any other. Vanillaware’s signature style blends together perfectly with the medieval aesthetic and, combined with its truly outstanding gameplay, makes for an unforgettable game that anyone who even is tempted to try out a strategy game should give a chance.
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Withering Rooms releases today on Steam, PS5 and XBSX.
And to celebrate the launch we have a new trailer.
Welcome to Mostyn House, a once beautiful Victorian mansion that now rearranges itself each night and is filled with overgrown undead, invisible ghosts, devious witches, and axe wielding madmen.
Withering Rooms is a challenging 2.5D horror RPG set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night.
Fearsome antagonists like the Chimera Ants and Phantom Troupe challenge Gon and friends
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – April 5, 2024 – Today at 18:00 (UTC-8), the beloved anime series HUNTER×HUNTER returns to GungHo Online Entertainment’s hit mobile puzzle game Puzzle & Dragons. Until April 22, 17:59 (UTC-8), players can undertake dangerous missions through eight dungeons crawling with savage insects and criminals in this limited-time collaboration.The Hunter Association and Chairman Netero are tasked with the extermination of Chimera Ants, including Neferpitou, Shaiapouf, and Menthuthuyoupi, who are prowling the dungeons of Puzzle & Dragons.
Players seeking strength to overcome these menaces can turn to a notorious band of thieves known as the Phantom Troupe, including Franklin, Kortopi, Bonolenov, and Kalluto. Gather these powerful members and the deadly Chimera Ants with pulls from the 7 Magic Stones! HUNTER×HUNTER Egg Machine 2. Do five pulls at once from 7 Magic Stones! HUNTER×HUNTER Egg Machine 2 to get five free pulls from the HUNTER×HUNTER Bonus Egg Machine.
Daily Hunter Training Login Rewards
Those who log in daily will receive rewards from Login Stamps like the HUNTER×HUNTER Memorial Egg Machine 2 and Latent TAMADRA (Extra Slot), while the most dedicated players who log in for 10 days of the collaboration will be granted a total of two pulls from the HUNTER×HUNTER Egg Machine 2.
Class-A Bounties
Eight collab-exclusive dungeons offer players many ways to become stronger as they chase down humanity’s greatest threats:
HUNTER×HUNTER is a dungeon that lets players battle for a chance to earn three pulls from the HUNTER×HUNTER Bonus Egg Machine as a first-time clear reward for the East Gorteau-Expert floor.
HUNTER×HUNTER Phantom Troupe is a dungeon that lets players battle for a chance to earn various rewards, including HUNTER×HUNTER Medal – Gold. Players will also receive one pull from the HUNTER×HUNTER Memorial Egg Machine 2 as a first-time clear reward for the Spider-Expert floor.
HUNTER×HUNTER-Chimera Ants challenges players with the Assists Invalid restriction and rewards teams led by a HUNTER×HUNTER collab character with a drop rate of 100%. Players will also receive one pull from the Clear Reward! ★7+ HUNTER×HUNTER Egg Machine 2 as a first-time clear reward.
Multiplayer! HUNTER×HUNTER-Chimera Ants is a 3-player mode for HUNTER×HUNTER-Chimera Ants.
HUNTER×HUNTER-Fixed Team is a Fixed Team dungeon that grants players with various rewards, including HUNTER×HUNTER Medal – Gold, for clearing each floor and one pull from the HUNTER×HUNTER Memorial Egg Machine 2 for clearing all floors.
Phantom Troupe Rush! is a special dungeon that challenges players with the Assists Invalid restriction and rewards players with Event Medal – Black as a first-time clear reward. Teams led by a HUNTER×HUNTER collab character are guaranteed a drop rate of 100%, and teams led by a specified leader character will receive Fun Fun Cloth: The Convenient Magic Handkerchief as a clear reward.
Multiplayer! Phantom Troupe Rush! is a 3-player mode for Phantom Troupe Rush!
[Hunter Association] Title Challenge! is a special dungeon that challenges players to use a fixed Helper and clear within a certain time limit. Players will receive the [Hunter Association] title and the HUNTER×HUNTER Orbs 2 Skin as a first-time clear reward.
Monster Exchange Exchange HUNTER×HUNTER Medals collected from the HUNTER×HUNTER Phantom Troupe, HUNTER×HUNTER-Chimera Ants, and HUNTER×HUNTER-Fixed Team dungeons at the Monster Exchange. The Monster Exchange lineup features event-exclusive collab characters including Shaiapouf’s Violin.
Special Bundles With these collab-exclusive bundles, players can recruit fan-favorite HUNTER×HUNTER characters:
30 Magic Stones & Hunter Association Chairman, Netero Egg Machine: Grants 30 Magic Stones, 5x Event Medals – Black, and one pull from the Hunter Association Chairman, Netero Egg Machine for $29.99 USD, guaranteeing Hunter Association Chairman, Netero. Players will also get the HUNTER×HUNTER Collab BGM Set when they get Hunter Association Chairman, Netero for the first time.
20 Magic Stones & Assassin Family Elite, Killua Egg Machine: Grants 20 Magic Stones and one pull from the Assassin Family Elite, Killua Egg Machine for $19.99 USD, guaranteeing Assassin Family Elite, Killua. Players will also get the HUNTER×HUNTER Orbs Skin when they get Assassin Family Elite, Killua for the first time.
20 Magic Stones & ★7+ HUNTER×HUNTER Egg Machine 2: Grants 20 Magic Stones and one pull from the ★7+ HUNTER×HUNTER Egg Machine 2 for $19.99 USD, guaranteeing a ★7+ rarity character.
1 Magic Stone & HUNTER×HUNTER Egg Machine 2: Grants one Magic Stone and one pull from the HUNTER×HUNTER Egg Machine 2 for $0.99 USD.
ABOUT PUZZLE & DRAGONS
Puzzle & Dragons is a mobile puzzle adventure game developed and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. with over 90 million downloads worldwide. Puzzle & Dragons combines match-three-style puzzles, monster collecting, and dungeon crawling mechanics for a definitive free-to-play experience that’s kept players hooked since 2012. Regarded as a landmark release in mobile gaming, the game continues to evolve with each new update and collaboration. Puzzle & Dragons is available on the App Store and on Google Play. Visit www.puzzleanddragons.us to learn more.
ABOUT GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. (GOEA) is a multi-platform developer and publisher dedicated to delivering fun & unique titles like Puzzle & Dragons, Ninjala, and LET IT DIE. GOEA is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), whose studios include leading developers SUPERTRICK GAMES, GAME ARTS, Acquire, and Gravity. GOEA distributes games for consoles, handhelds, mobile devices, and PC. GOEA is located in Redondo Beach, CA. For more information, visit www.gunghoonline.com.
160,000 wishlists later, the roguelite city builder’s original prototype hands in its badge and rides off into the sunset
April 5, 2024 – Hooded Horse and Feryaz Beer today bid farewell to a true hero – the original prototype for roguelite city-building game Super Fantasy Kingdom. It is being retired as the developer shifts focus towards main game development, including a new and improved demo that will debut later this year.
Thrown together as a proof of concept in less than a month, the original demo debuted alongside Super Fantasy Kingdom itself during TactiCon 2023, earning over 85,000 wishlists in the first three months alone. Throughout 2023, the prototype was updated over 100 times with new experimental mechanics such as a faith skill tree, new characters, reworked performance, and more. Super Fantasy Kingdom has earned over 160,000 wishlists to date, all thanks to the prototype that could.
The game is now officially in pre-alpha, with regular playtests and updates that take it in exciting new directions – slowly, the original demo is becoming less representative of the final vision. Players can stay up to date on the game’s development via the official Discord and Twitter accounts.
Super Fantasy Kingdom will be coming to early access on PC via Steam Early Access in 2024.
About Hooded Horse
Hooded Horse is a publisher of deep strategic and tactical games with people and partners worldwide. Starting in 2019 with a single title, Hooded Horse’s portfolio has grown to 29 games and counting. Our goal is to empower and support developers in doing what they love so that they can create world-class experiences for their audiences. From the distant past of Manor Lords and the haunted woods of Against the Storm, to the depths of space in Terra Invicta and Falling Frontier.
About Feryaz Beer Feryaz Beer is a solo developer from Hanover, Germany. His debut title is roguelite city builder Super Fantasy Kingdom, which is coming to Steam Early Access. He credits his dog, Mio, as co-developer – with Mio also starring in the game.
Try the co-op horror FPS out for yourself and keep the fight going by grabbing the game for 40% off
AALBORG, Denmark – April 5, 2024 – 3D Realms and Pet Project Games are proud to introduce Cynthia, a state-of-the-art Synthetic mind pal and sidekick character who will help lead players in today’s New Beginning Update for the co-op horror FPS RIPOUT. The New Beginning Update also brings an agile new enemy called the Leaper, which spawns in swarms and only moves by jumping, as well as new destructible blockade doors and updated enemy behaviors.
Cynthia is part of a fully updated tutorial that helps players familiarize themselves with their Pet Gun, the horrors of space, and all the major gameplay features. She will have players exploring derelict ships and saving humanity in no time. You can learn more about the update in the latest patch notes here.
This update is the perfect time for new and veteran players to jump in and try out all the latest changes in RIPOUT. Players can experience the game for free during the Steam Free Weekend starting today (April 5) at 10 a.m. PT and ending on April 8. If players like what they see, they can buy the game for 40% off until April 19.
RIPOUT is a co-op horror FPS where you’ll journey through derelict spaceships, battle mutant monstrosities, and complete various missions searching for the last remaining bastion of humanity. Harness the power of your trusty biomechanical Pet Gun and gain a tactical advantage by ripping weaponry off enemies to use on your own.
About 3D Realms
Redefining AAA – Action, Attitude, Adrenaline, 3D Realms has rocked the world for almost 30 years by publishing unforgettable, iconic games like Duke Nukem, Terminal Velocity, Shadow Warrior, Death Rally, Max Payne, and more recently, Ghostrunner, Ion Fury, Cultic, Tempest Rising, Phantom Fury, and RIPOUT.
Led by industry veterans, 3D Realms is a proud part of Saber Interactive, with a mission of publishing games for grownups. Unapologetic and uncompromising, we’re not afraid of being who we are and being damn good at it – for everyone’s benefit. For more information, visit 3drealms.com.
About Pet Project Games
Pet Project Games is an indie video game company founded in January 2020. It consists of seasoned developers that have many years of experience in the gaming industry, developing multiple projects together. While working on these projects, they realized they could take the gaming experience to the next level and offer a new game. As passionate gamers and fans of classic video games, they are developing RIPOUT, their most ambitious project to date.
[Pittsburgh, PA] April 5th, 2024 – Pie For Breakfast Studios, in collaboration with publishers Mega Cat Studios and 8bit-Legit, is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated full release of Kudzu, available today, April 5th, on both Gameboy and Nintendo Switch platforms.
Kudzu invites players to embark on a captivating journey filled with mystery, danger, and discovery. As Max, the apprentice gardener, players must navigate through treacherous landscapes overrun by the enigmatic kudzu plant to save their mentor, Zoen, from its clutches. With its non-linear gameplay, masterful storytelling, and captivating visuals, Kudzu promises an unforgettable gaming experience for players of all ages.
Key Features of Kudzu Include:
Explore diverse environments, from ruined fields to lush forests, in your quest to unravel the mysteries of the kudzu plant.
Master a variety of gardening tools, including machetes and hoes, to clear your path and fend off menacing creatures.
Encounter a colorful cast of characters and engage in epic battles against formidable foes, including giant bugs and living plants.
Uncover the secrets of the kudzu maze and discover the true origins of this invasive plant.
“We are beyond excited to bring Kudzu to both the Gameboy and Nintendo Switch platforms,” said Mina Figueroa, Marketing Lead at Mega Cat Studios. “With its rich storyline, challenging puzzles, and nostalgic gameplay, we believe Kudzu will resonate with gamers old and new alike.”
Kudzu is available for purchase in both physical and digital formats on the Gameboy and Nintendo Switch platforms. Don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure – grab your copy of Kudzu today and embark on an epic journey like no other!
For more information about Kudzu and where to purchase, please visit Mega Cat Studios and or follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest news and updates.
About Mega Cat Studios:
Mega Cat Studios is an independent video game development studio dedicated to creating retro-inspired games for modern platforms. With a passion for pixel art and classic gameplay mechanics, Mega Cat Studios aims to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences that capture the essence of gaming’s golden age.
London (April 5, 2024) Valued Exofighters! The latest dinosaur forecast indicates Exoprimal™ will summon Title Update 4 this month. In a new trailer released today, Capcom revealed new details about the dino-busting action game’s next free content expansion. The upcoming season deploys on April 17, 2024 and will feature a Mega Man™ collaboration with a devilish boss fight and Blue Bomber-themed cosmetics. Exoprimal players can also suit up and master a range of new Exosuit variants and enjoy the wargames with two fresh game modes that push customisation and challenge to the next level.
The Exoprimal x Mega Man collaboration includes a rockin’ new boss battle against Yellow Devil.1 Much like the Rathalos encounter that debuted in Season 3’s Monster Hunter™ crossover, 10 players will join forces to fight for everlasting peace against a massive robot with shapeshifting abilities and a wily arsenal of attacks.
Exofighters can also equip special collaboration cosmetic sets2, including:
Mega Man (Nimbus)
Air Man (Witchdoctor)
Yellow Devil (Krieger)
Brand-New Beta Variant Exosuits
The armory of playable Exosuits is also expanding to a grand total of 30 with Title Update 4’s new arrivals:
Zephyr Beta: Boost Claws – This model rends foes in close combat with its talons. These attacks fill a gauge that can be used to enhance its melee abilities or unleash a powerful charged attack.
Krieger Beta: Blitz Cannon – Bombard enemies with artillery, then mow them down with a devastating laser.
Vigilant Beta: Bowhunter – Punch through foes at range with bolts that are as deadly as they are accurate.
Murasame Beta: Windcaller – Defend against incoming attacks to charge up energy, then unleash that force as a tornado that pulls in and restrains enemies.
Witchdoctor Beta: Plasma Shot – Pin down foes with rapid fire and paralyze them with charged cluster shots.
Nimbus Beta: Wild Bomb – Lay down proximity mines that can provide healing properties or explosive power.
More Modes to Enjoy
Custom Match – This mode enables players to create custom lobbies with their pick of rules, missions, and maps. Replay special story missions and 10-player co-op battles, play with friends on other platforms, and enjoy the new “Quick Brawl” setting to cut straight to the final missions. No matter how Exofighters choose to play in this mode, they’ll continue to earn XP, level up their suits, earn unlockables, and progress the story.
Time Loop Rebellion – Take on the game’s climactic boss battle in an even more challenging form and earn rewards for your combat prowess. Akin to Savage Gauntlet, this mode will be available at set times, with the first opportunity running Friday, April 26, 2024, at 4:00am BST – Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 3:59am BST.
Beyond all these new additions, Exoprimal Season 4 will also introduce a 10th Exosuit Rig (the incendiary Mortar), celebrate seasonal holidays with special limited-time campaigns, and feature even more fun surprises.
1. The initial period of the Mega Man collaboration mission’s availability will be Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 8:00pm PDT to Monday, May 14, 2024 at 7:59pm PDT. 2. Some Mega Man collab cosmetics can be obtained by playing the collaboration mission a certain number of times. Others are available for purchase.
About Exoprimal
Exoprimal, the online team-based action game from Capcom, has welcomed over one million players since launch in 2023. Set in 2040, the title pits pilots with futuristic Exosuit technology against history’s most ferocious beast, dinosaurs, in wargames devised by the A.I. Leviathan. In the main mode, Dino Survival, teams of five race to complete missions while battling swarms of dinosaurs. Each match is different from the last, and players can swap between Exosuits at any time to change their tactics as new challenges arise. Along the way, players unlock story sequences and earn rewards to customize their Exosuits. Exoprimal is out now for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. Exoprimal is also available with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and Cloud.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
TEKKEN 8is adding Eddy Gordo, the first playable DLC character coming to the game since its launch in January. The popular fighter who made his debut in TEKKEN 3 will join the game’s roster on April 5, 2024. Players who purchased the TEKKEN 8 Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition or Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack already have access to Eddy Gordo.
Eddy Gordo, known as the “Indomitable Flash,” continues his journey of redemption in TEKKEN 8. As a skilled capoeira user, Eddy puts himself on a grueling training regimen and hones his moves to new levels of proficiency to exact his revenge against Kazuya Mishima.
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Eddy Gordo’s debut expands the game’s 32-character launch roster, which includes many fan-favorites, the surprise return of Jun Kazama, and three all-new additions with Azucena, Victor Chevalier, and Reina. Eddy is the first character of the TEKKEN 8 Season Pass, that will include 3 other characters to be revealed later.
TEKKEN 8 is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 harnesses Unreal® Engine 5 to bring new weight and atmosphere to the game’s battles, with every character remodelled in stunning detail and new dynamic and destructible environments added to the game. TEKKEN 8 is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®.
Compete in New Transform Races for 2X GTA$ and RP – Plus, Bolster Your Gunrunning Profits With Boosts on Bunker Sell Missions and Research, Get the Vom Feuer Camo Tee, and More
Embrace uncertainty and gun it for the finish line in a fresh twist on Transform Races, where checkpoints bring new surprises.
In Known UnknownRaces, switch to a different vehicle at various checkpoints, cycling randomly through a predetermined list until each available vehicle has been utilized. In Unknown UnknownRaces, these vehicle switches are more unexpected, challenging players to adjust on the fly to a randomly selected ride drawn from a larger pool of available vehicles.
You’ll need to adjust and account for others’ rides on the fly while earning 2X GTA$ and RP in these races through April 10. This week also features the return of classic Adversary Modes Overtime Rumble, Tiny Racers,and Collection Time.
Gunrunning Bonuses: 2X GTA$ and RP on Sell Missions, 3X Rewards on Bunker Research, and More Manufacture below-board weaponry from a secure Bunker, pile it high atop a Delivery Vehicle, and make it to the drop-off location in one piece to earn Double Rewards for completing Bunker Sell Missions through April 10.
Call Agent 14 and Request Bunker Research to interrupt a shootout between local police and a target wearing heavy ballistic armor. Take out the target and bring its armor back to your Bunker staff to complete the Bunker Research Mission and reap Triple Rewards, including GTA$, RP, and Research progress.
Completing 3 Bunker Research Missions through April 10 will get you an additional lump sum of GTA$100,000 and the Dollar Daggers Hoodie as part of the Weekly Challenge. Any surplus weapons parts you’re left with can be stacked atop a Duneloader and delivered to local gun stores as part of the Ammu-Nation Contract in exchange for Double GTA$ and RP.
Considering a career in the illicit arms trade? Gunrunning Bunkers, along with all Upgrades and Modifications, are available at a 30% discount all week long.
Get the Vom Feuer Camo Tee
Are you a fan of exquisitely manufactured Swiss sidearms? Experience the best kind of kickback by Stealing Supplies for your Gunrunning operation — a surefire way to receive the Vom Feuer Camo Tee, delivered to your wardrobe immediately upon completion.
2X GTA$ and 4X RP on Gerald Contact Missions
Whether you’re new in town or an established felon looking for a new revenue stream, get a foot in the door on the ground floor of Los Santos’ criminal underworld by helping with various illicit activities in all Gerald Contact Missions—including Gerald’s Last Play — dishing out 2X GTA$ and a massive 4X RP through April 10.
Salvage Yard Robbery Targets
Use the computer inside your Salvage Yard to select one of this week’s Vehicle Robbery targets: the Albany Brigham (Muscle), Karin Hotring Everon (Sports), or the Lampadati Tigon (Super). Once you select a target, you’ll be able to see more information about the ride and its owner on the planning wall above.
New Community Guidelines
Today we have published a new set of Community Guidelines to help ensure a positive gaming experience for everyone. These guidelines, together with our Terms of Service, outline the guiding principles for the types of behaviors and actions we encourage, and those we do not allow inside our games. These will be updated periodically to reflect any ongoing changes.
Improving Text and Voice Chat
Over the past few months, we’ve taken steps to reduce instances of text chat spam and abuse in GTA Online sessions on PC. We’ve also recently updated voice chat settings across all platforms, which now defaults to OFF for all players. To turn voice chat on, head to Options > Settings > Voice Chat and click the Voice Chat enabled setting to ON.
Our new proactive voice chat moderation system also goes live today on all GTA Online platforms, enabling us to automatically identify and take action against any players found to be in violation of our new Community Guidelines. You can read more about voice chat moderation here.
Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom
Visit Simeon’s showroom anytime through April 10 to scope out the following vehicles, take them for a spin around the block, or purchase outright:
Ocelot XA-21 (Super)
Pegassi Torero (Sports Classic)
Dinka Thrust (Motorcycle)
Declasse Tulip (Muscle)
RUNE Cheburek (Sports Classic)
Luxury Autos Showroom
Pull up to the curb in Rockford Hills and press your face to the glass of the Luxury Autos window display to get a closer look at the Vapid Dominator GT (Muscle) and Karin Vivanite (SUV) on offer this week.
Premium Test Ride
Hao’s been tinkering under the hood of the Karin S95 (Sports) for this week’s Premium Test Ride on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — creating a supercharged version of the fastback that hurtles toward competition at a reckless clip.
LS Car Meet Prize Ride and Test Track
Place Top 4 in the LS Car Meet Series three days in a row this week to win the BF Club (Compact). Wander over to the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to give the following trio of vehicles a spin between the columns of the painted track, indulge in Time Trials and randomized Scrambles against your peers, compare performance, and more:
Pfister Comet S2 (Sports)
Bravado Greenwood (Muscle)
Grotti Cheetah Classic (Sports Classic)
On the Lucky Wheel Podium: Enus Windsor Drop
Spin the Lucky Wheel once a day through April 10 for the opportunity to win this week’s top prize, the Enus Windsor Drop (Coupe) seen whirring on the podium in The Diamond Casino & Resort’s lobby.
GTA+
Become a GTA+ Member to experience exquisite rewards, including an additional GTA$1,000,000 bonus every month from April through August automatically deposited alongside the standard GTA$500,000 into your Maze Bank account. Now through May 1 you can also claim:
Free Progen Itali GTB (Super)
Fooligan Tee and Vest, Coil Cyclone Tee, Black Los Santos Cap
2X GTA$ and RP on Motorcycle Club Work, Challenges, and Clubhouse Contracts
50% Production Speed Boost across Criminal Enterprise Businesses
