The second title in The Dark Pictures Anthology is making its way to Nintendo Switch on October 5th, and pre-orders are open now!
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
When their bus is diverted through the town of Little Hope due to bad weather, it seems that a college class with strained relations has had a lucky escape when their bus crashes and they appear from the wreckage relatively unscathed. As they explore this seemingly abandoned town, they become trapped by a mysterious impenetrable fog, and as they search for a means of escape, they start to encounter visions of the past that haunt them from the shadows.
Through these mysterious visions, they bear witness to the town’s gruesome past and the terrible events of the Andover Witch Trials. They must figure out the motivation of these apparitions and escape Little Hope while hellish demons relentlessly pursue them.
They must figure out the motivation of these apparitions before the evil force at work in Little Hope drags each of their souls to hell!
Abandon hope, all ye who enter here…
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will release on Nintendo Switch on October 5th, 2023, and is available for pre-order now. The game is already available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
SYDNEY (Sept. 22, 2023)– Today, SQUARE ENIX® and Xbox announced that OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ II, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed OCTOPATH TRAVELER RPG series will be launching on Xbox and Windows PC early next year.
Developed by the same team behind the beloved original, which spawned a series that has sold over four million copies combined worldwide, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II improves upon the series’ iconic HD-2D visuals: a striking blend of retro 2D characters in a beautiful 3D world. The game’s new storyline, characters and features make it the perfect entry for newcomers to the series, while also preserving the charm of the original game for veteran players. Players can look forward to following the journey of eight distinct protagonists as they explore the land and conquer enemies in strategic turn-based battles on an adventure all their own.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II will be available on Xbox and Windows PC in early 2024 and is available to purchase now on the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and PC via STEAM®. For more information, visit: https://www.octopathtraveler2.com
* Total worldwide shipments and downloads as of June 2023
About OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide (as of August 2022). It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights.
In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 180 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
LOS ANGELES – September 21, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announced a new game update for its new strategy title GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS. Starting today, players can experience a new collaboration character, features, and game improvements.
In a special collaboration with METAVERSE Entertainment,the virtual human Rina is now available as a playable character. She is a maid that supports Eugene and Mio on the battlefield. Rina is a cavalry type character that increases the troops’ HP levels and can decrease the enemies’ mana during the battle. Additionally, a new infantry type character Iris is joining Skyna as well. As a messenger from the gods, she joins the world of Skyna from the cross-dimension phenomenon known as the GRAND CROSS. She is capable of healing troops and increasing their defense, HP, etc.
Several improvements have been made to Cross Dimension as well. Rather than players choosing factions (Ayer, Present, Future), the system will automatically designate and match specific factions on a kingdom-by-kingdom basis. Players can participate in the Cross Dimension twice a day and up to 3 hours each time (maximum of 6 hours per day). A new ranking system, as well as new missions have been added to Cross Dimension. Among the new heroes, the collaboration character Rina will be advantageous especially in Cross Dimension with her powerful skills.
Developed by Netmarble F&C, the maker of the popular RPG game Seven Deadly Sins: GRAND CROSS, players will enter a thrilling new strategy game experience at GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS. Large-scale, immersive siege wars engulf the world of Skyna, across land and air, presented in beautiful anime art style graphics. Using a dynamic combat system, players will have the ability to plan and execute their unique strategies to overcome their opponent. Multiple troop-types are at the player’s disposal including Infantry, Archers, Cavalry, and Siege Weapons as well as Ranged Archers and Air Units.
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime.
SEATTLE – 21 Sept. 2023 –Airship: Kingdoms Adrift, the sandbox ship simulation in the sky from developer Revolution Industry and publisher Freedom Games, embarks on an epic journey to conquer the skies on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store today.
Soar into a world ravaged by war, where the populace find themselves without hope. Amidst the chaos, focus on a beacon of opportunity, the pristine archipelago of Suthseg, untouched by the horrors of conflict. Seize this fresh start above the clouds, and forge an indomitable empire. Navigate the raging waters of war and politics to nurture a thriving economy.
Key Highlights:
Sail into Multiplayer Madness: Dive into thrilling sky battles in 1v1 or 3v3 PVP modes against friends or fellow fleet commanders. Utilize finetuned shipbuilding skills with various map sizes/layouts and budget limits to create a Battle Cruiser that stands among the best for an added challenge.
Customize an Armada: Take command of a fleet comprising 30 distinct airship types, each highly customizable with a range of weapons, armor, and equipment. Engage in over 500 unique encounters with adversaries, where alliances can crumble in an instant.
Trade Diverse Goods and Master the Economy: Ascend to greatness by mastering the art of economics. Establish bustling factories, mines, foundries and lumberyards to sustain a growing fleet and crew. Engage in over 300 types of trade goods, negotiate with shrewd merchants, and chart perilous trade routes to secure a path to prosperity.
“As the winds of excitement fill our sails, we’re thrilled to launch Airship: Kingdoms Adrift,” Benjamin Tarsa, Director of Publishing at Freedom Games, enthuses. “Get ready to conquer the skies, master economics, and engage in epic battles. Today, the journey begins, and the skies await a strong-willed command!”
Airship: Kingdoms Adrift is available now on PC Via Steam and Epic Games Store, for $29.99 (USD). To chart your course as the captain of an ambitious warship and reign supreme in the skies, set sail to explore the Freedom Games official website and join the adventure on the official Discord server. Follow @Rev_Industry on Twitter for updates and and search #AirshipKingdomsAdrift on social media.
About Revolution Industry
Revolution Industry is a Bangkok-based game studio working to create games that fuel imagination and creativity for them and their community. Airship: Kingdoms Adrift is their first title and the start of their airship franchise.
About Freedom Games
Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.
Tokyo Game Show digital presentation features Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Ghostrunner 2, Nivalis, and more
TOKYO – Sept. 21, 2023 – Leading video game publisher 505 Games hosted its Tokyo Game Show digital showcase with news on several anticipated titles from 2023 and heading into 2024. 505 Games also hosted its second media-only Future Play event ahead of TGS, showcasing its continued commitment to the Japanese market. Rewatch the showcase on YouTube here and recap all the details below.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes follows up its presence in the latest Nintendo Direct with more exciting news: pre-orders are now available for the massively anticipated JRPG and #1 funded Kickstarter video game of 2020. Two different versions are available for pre-order for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG), PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S platforms ahead of the Tuesday, April 23, 2024 launch:
Standard Edition – Digital edition available for $49.99 USD **Physical copies may differ in price from digital editions.*
Digital Deluxe Edition – Digital only for $79.99, including multiple in-game bonuses such consumable items, season pass, digital mini artbook, digital soundtrack and an exclusive trinket of Rabbit & Bear
The Nivalisdevelopers ION LANDS joined the showcase to talk more about theirvoxel cyberpunk slice-of-life simulation and also revealed a new trailer. TGS attendees can go hands-on with Nivalis’ neon-bathed world at Hall 7, booth 07-N04, ahead of its 2024 release on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).
The Magical Mixture Mill, the wonderfully cozy automated potion brewing game from 505 Games’ sister company HOOK and developer Glowlight (founded by Jonas Georgakakis, a co-creator of Subway Surfers), mixes up a Q1 2024 full launch, with just-announced support for Japanese text. As a former adventurer adapting a post-questing life, become a witch’s assistant at a potion shop. Gather exotic components, fashion complex brews, and perfect production through clever automations.
Crime Boss: Rockay City, the Organized Crime shooter combining action set-pieces, turf wars, and over-the-top call-backs to 90’s crime movies highlighted the recent launch of its first Expansion Pack – Dragon’s Gold Cup. Take on a daring heist and make an unlikely ally with Dollar Dragon (Danny Trejo), and enjoy further refinements and improvements with the fourth free update released alongside the Expansion Pack.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone are set to reach an epic conclusion in Season 06, with legendary comic book anti-hero Spawn headlining the Battle Pass. Players can unlock further Spawn-themed rewards and Operator Skins throughout the pass, including additional visitors from the Underworld. Additionally, Season 06 features incredible bundles with new Operators from Skeletor, Evil Dead 2, and Hellsing licenses, as well as a Doom Weapon Bundle. And, for the first time in Call of Duty history, Season 06 features a crossover with Diablo with two additional Operators – Lilith and Inarius. Plus, players are in for a thrill-ride with four new Multiplayer maps at launch, three new functional weapons, the return of The Haunting, a new BlackCell offering, and so much more.
Season 06 kicks off on September 27 at 9am PT, with The Haunting set for October 17. Check out a recap of content below.
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE OVERVIEW
Operation Nightmare is a GO: Coming at mid-season,investigate eldritch anomalies across the map, and face a host of monstrous targets as you gradually clear a Bounty board of otherworldly terrors!
Welcome to Vondead: A demonic incantation unleashed an uncontained zombie outbreak across Vondel. The undead have ravaged the streets under a bloodred moon. Shocking secrets are waiting to be discovered!
Zombie Royale is back for both maps: Tear into this infamous limited-time mode at mid-season, with all-new innovations but the same chaotic premise — return to battle as a fast-moving Zombie. Survive, or get eaten!
Lockdown returns, otherworldly loot, and events: Head to Vondel for more Lockdown action, gather Souls for in-game rewards, and prepare for plenty of jump scares, eldritch equipment, and much more.
MODERN WARFARE II OVERVIEW
Two Core, two Gunfight Maps at launch. Deploy to one new original and one returning map in both Core and Gunfight, from an extravagant Las Almas estate to a classic live fire range where kings reign.
Two Haunting Map reskins. El Asilo celebrates Día de Muertos, while Embassy becomes the site of a bloody zombie attack.
A frightening twist on classic modes. Jump scares, skulls, zombies, and more descend on your favorite classic modes, including twisted takes on Domination, Kill Confirmed, Grind, Drop Zone, and Infected.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Gear up with new weapons. There’s no horror too great when you’ve got these weapons in hand. Take on enemies with a new Assault Rifle, SMG, a Melee weapon, and a Chainsaw last used on Phobos…
BlackCell introduces V4L3RIA. The latest in robotics is ready for deployment as V4L3RIA arrives to lead the BlackCell offering, along with her Tactical Pet named Megabyte.
Spawn headlines the Battle Pass. The multiple forms of antihero Spawn headline the Season 06 Battle Pass, featuring additional Spawn Operator Skins alongside other monsters and maniacs arriving straight from the underworld.
Open the Gates of Hell. The Gates of Hell have sprung open to reveal . . . the first glimpse of Season 06’s Halloween-themed Bundles and Operators!
For a deeper dive into Season 06 offerings, head to the Call of Duty blog.
NEW YORK (Sept. 21, 2023) – The New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) today announced the 13th annual New York Game Awards is returning to the renowned SVA Theatre in Manhattan on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The annual awards show will again be co-hosted by Circle president and founder Harold Goldberg, NYVGCC senior intern Makeda Byfield, and the 2020 Andrew Yoon Legend Award recipient and former President of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé. This year’s awesome Legend Award recipient, in addition to musicians and presenters, will be announced soon.
The NYVGCC, a nonprofit promoting awareness of, and education for, video games, writing, and journalism in the New York City area, hosts the annual award program to celebrate the industry and its creators from the past year, as well as the underserved students that NYVGCC mentors, and the NYVGCC scholarship programs. Tickets are on sale today at this link.
“We’re thrilled to be returning to the SVA Theatre to celebrate the 13th annual New York Game Awards and honor the best games of the past year as well as recognize the creators, developers, and media who make our industry stand out,” said Harold Goldberg, executive director and founder, NYVGCC. “The work that goes into our spunky awards show is no small feat since our organization handles every aspect of the show. Thanks to the continued support of our event, we’re able to expand our Playing with Purpose program to reach more unhoused and underserved youth in New York City.”
Ticket proceeds from the New York Game Awards will help fund the Playing with Purpose writing programs for 2024, which support students and interns at Bronxworks Shelter, Mott Hall 3 Middle School, TAPCo, Andries Huddle Middle School, and elsewhere. Playing with Purpose provides mentorship and internship opportunities that teach students fundamental writing skills and create a pathway to careers in the games industry.
“I can’t wait to show you what we have in store for the 2024 New York Game Awards,” said Reggie Fils-Aimé, board member, NYVGCC. “From hosting the awards show to mentoring the amazing youth we work with daily, being a part of NYVGCC has been such a fulfilling experience. Seeing our New York City youth grow and develop skills in the games industry with the help of NYVGCC is inspiring, and we need the continued support of industry leaders and members to keep this mission alive for those who need it most.”
Tickets for the 2024 New York Game Awards cost $50 for General Admission and $75 for Orchestra (closest to the stage) and are available for purchase through Eventbrite. NYVGCC offers an early bird discount of 10% off if purchased before Thursday, Oct. 5. For more information on the NY Game Awards and other NYVGCC programs, please visit the website: https://nygamecritics.com/
About New York Videogame Critics Circle
Based in Manhattan, the New York Videogame Critics Circle is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit multicultural organization comprised of 40 of the finest videogame critics, writers, reporters and bloggers in the nation. Members of the NYVGCC give back to their communities by providing scholarships, mentoring and community outreach to NYC schools students. The New York Videogame Critics Circle sees great benefit in advocating for those who are less fortunate.
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 21, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has launched the first game update for Seven Knights Idle Adventure. New heroes, stage region, costumes, events and more have been added.
Eight new heroes are now available including the Legendary hero Kagura. This range type character has an Active Skill that deals damage equal to 250% of Attack in a certain area around the hero. ‘Knocks Back’ pushes the target by 5m upon a successful attack. Additionally, Kagura can be effective at attacking melee type heroes as the final damage increases by 50%. Other newly added heroes include Jin (U), Kathy (E), Daisy (U), Lina (U), and more.
As part of the update, players get to enjoy an additional 1,200 new regions and they can also enter ‘Moonlit Isle’. The regional island is covered in cherry blossoms, which is the theme of Kagura’s new costume as well.
New in-game events and content updates are now available for all players to enjoy:
Hero Rate Up Summon Event: Summon rates have increased for certain heroes during the following dates: Kagura (9/21-10/4), Rachel (9/21-10/4), Lucrezia (9/21-10/4), and Jev (Pet) (9/21-10/18).
Moonlight Guards Carnival Event: Collect Carnival Event currency during the event period and obtain a legendary hero Orly, a Seven Knights 1 Character.
Chaos Ruins: This PVE event will let players compete based on the amount of damage accumulated against boss battles. Players can earn a variety of rewards including ‘Four Leaf Clover’ to spin a Lucky Wheel that provides Hero EXP, Rubies, and more.
Based on their flagship franchise and the successor to the original Seven Knights game, Seven Knights: Idle Adventurehas been reimagined as an idle RPG. Developed with low capacity and low specification devices in mind with a guiding principle of easy playability, players will experience an expanded storyline with previously untold episodes of the original Seven Knights heroes. Collect and nurture returning fan-favorites who have been reborn as cute SD characters. Featuring over 143 Seven Knights heroes, 25 pets, and 187 hero costumes, players can look forward to a variety of features and modes.
As an official continuation of Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights Idle Adventure will be an exciting addition for fans looking to learn more and interact with their favorite heroes with a low time investment.
For more information on Seven Knights Idle Adventure, please be sure to stay tuned to the official brand website for future updates. The game will introduce many more heroes and modes in the coming months.
About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime.
CD PROJEKT RED has announced the release of the free Update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077, bringing players a host of major gameplay overhauls and new features, including redesigned skill trees and perks, revamped cyberware, vehicle combat, car chases, a new police system, and more. Alongside Update 2.0, the studio aired a new episode of REDStreams on Twitch, highlighting the gameplay changes and featuring interviews with developers.
Update 2.0 is the biggest free update to Cyberpunk 2077 yet, bringing a variety of major new and reworked features to the game that impact almost every aspect of the gameplay experience. The update is available right now for all players who own Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Among the most significant gameplay overhauls featured in Updated 2.0 are skill trees and perks, which have been completely reworked. Many entirely new skills are now available in the game, adding exciting abilities that open up new ways to play. The new trees have been designed to bring even more freedom to players, allowing them to easily and intuitively build unique and effective playstyles.
Another vital addition to the game is the revamped cyberware system — with cyberware now responsible for armor. However, that’s not all — a system of cyberware limit tied to the character’s level has also been introduced in Update 2.0. Thanks to those changes, each visit to the ripperdoc now requires a more strategic approach, which brings even more variety to the gameplay.
A brand new addition to the game is vehicle combat — enabling the use of weapons and quickhacks while controlling a vehicle. Players can now fire guns freely while driving, use katanas on motorcycles, take remote control of enemy cars and detonate them, and participate in dynamic chases all over Night City.
Going hand in hand with vehicle combat is a new police system, which now features improved AI and operates under a new threat escalation system. NCPD forces now react appropriately to the player’s behavior on the streets and, depending on the heat level, will show more determination and use new means of fighting the threat, such as barricades. At the highest heat level, a real challenge awaits players — MaxTac. Each clash with this elite NCPD unit is a dynamic and highly demanding boss battle.
This is only a fraction of what Update 2.0 has to offer. It also includes refreshed enemy AI, improved UI and UX, and changes to rewards, items, and crafting — all of these were discussed in detail during the latest REDStreams by Filip Downar, lead gameplay designer, and Rafał Obrębski, gameplay designer & gameplay design coordinator at CD PROJEKT RED.
Watch REDStreams: Update 2.0 Overview
Update 2.0 also brings three new radio stations to the base game: Growl FM, whose playlist was created entirely by the Cyberpunk 2077 community, Impulse Radio, featuring a DJ set by Idris Elba — who plays the role of Solomon Reed in the expansion — and Darkstar Radio which features two of Elba’s songs.
That’s not all that’s coming to Cyberpunk 2077 — Phantom Liberty, a fully fledged expansion for the base game, will launch on September 26th on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and will be available for streaming via GeForce NOW. It will offer a brand-new spy-thriller story, a completely new district to explore, new quests, contracts, items, weapons, and much more.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is currently available for pre-order on all listed platforms. More information on Cyberpunk 2077 and the Phantom Liberty expansion can be found on the game’s official website, Facebook, and X.
About Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 20 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, is slated for release in September 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.
About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077, upon which the Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED and Studio Trigger, is based. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).
Join as as we follow a sword-fighting Pinocchio around Krat Central Station and learn the basics of combat (as well as dying). Meet some new characters, upgrade weapons and even obtain a stylish new costume for P
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
Lies of P Developer: NEOWIZ Publisher: NEOWIZ Platform: Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5/4 Release Date: 19th, September 2023 Price: $59.99 USD
Recommended – “Lies of P could use some tiny improvements here and there, but even at this stage is stands as an impressive title with an amazing combat system, level design, and replay value.”
