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NOBLE FATES: DWARVEN DOMAIN UPDATE AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM – DWARVES, CAVERNS, TERRAFORMING, SURVIVAL AND MORE

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 26, 2023 – Videogame developer and publisher Xobermon LLC. today released its latest update for the 3D fantasy kingdom building sim Noble Fates. In the Dwarven Domain update we meet the Dwarves, small in stature and loaded with facial hair, who are gifted miners and crafters. The Dwarves have revealed vast underground Caverns, Magical Mushrooms, a new type of Monster called the Kin, and Terraforming to shape the terrain to your will. 

Watch the Noble Fates: Dwarven Domain launch trailer HERE:

Noble Fates: Dwarven Domain Update Features: 

  • Dwarves: Smaller Mortals that are loaded with facial hair in the form of sideburns, eyebrows, and beards. Dwarves live long lives and are skilled Miners and Crafters.
  • Caverns: Find and explore new underground caverns. These vast spaces provide room to create and own separate underground buildings. 
  • Underground Flora: Caverns are home to a magical underground fungus known as Frostcaps. Harness the power of these magical mushrooms to keep your people cool. Don’t over harvest them, or their delicate ecosystem will collapse. 
  • Fauna: Too much time alone with Frostcaps has led to the fallen ancestors transforming into otherworldly beasts called Kin. Disturb their mounds and face their wrath!
  • Terraforming: Dwarves now have shared the ability to shape the terrain. Don’t see a mountain worthy of your Castle? Make your own!!
  • Temperature: Temperature now plays an important role in both happiness and survival. Leverage a stable underground temperature to get out of the extremes of new weather events. Keep food production and cold storage in mind as food now decays more rapidly. 
  • Vents: Move warmth and smoke between spaces. Fire pits are a great early source of heat indoors!
  • Coolers: Provide freezer storage for Frostcaps to keep Nobles cool during a hot Summer.
  • Exhaust Pipes: Dwarves invented Bronze Exhaust Pipes to route smoke out of underground structures without sacrificing any of their valuable heat.
  • Dwarven Moonshine: The Dwarves have introduced a variety of new methods of producing alcohol – make it out of almost anything! Keep it flowing, however, as they depend on it for their happiness!

Inspired by the depth and fun of Rimworld and the brutal clash of ambition, intrigue, and violence from Game of Thrones, Noble Fates charges players with building a kingdom worthy of lasting recognition. Build, craft, farm, mine, hunt, defend – even command from the sky. Your story goes where the people, your actions, and their reactions take it. 

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ABOUT XOBERMON LLC
Xobermon is a Seattle, WA-based development team founded by Chris Willoughby, former lead engineer of ARK: Survival Evolved and the State of Decay 1 and 2 team, and Matt Kaplan, whose work was featured in HoloLens and Forza, among others. Noble Fates is their first game on Steam PC.

NARRATIVE DRIVEN RPG TRANQUIL GARDEN: ADVENTURERS EDITION COMES TO STEAM JULY 18 – FREE DEMO AVAILABLE NOW 

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – JUNE 26, 2023 – Tranquil Garden: Adventurers Edition, a character driven narrative RPG, is confirmed by its publisher VoxPop Games, Inc. for full release on Steam, July 18. To celebrate the news a free demo that will be available to players worldwide, today, June 8th on Steam. 
 
Developed by Glass Robot Games, choose to play as Juniper the Hunter, Cedar the Archer or Lily the Hero through this epic journey. Explore the vast 3D world of Ativ’s lush gardens, where each interaction with friend and foe all contribute to your character’s stats and abilities which in turn changes your story path! 

Watch the Tranquil Garden: Adventurers Edition demo trailer HERE:

Fulfill engaging challenges and face off against ugly monsters lurking in dungeons and overtake familiar fields that Adventurers call home. Grow your party by interacting with the world’s citizens and exploring maps in your own personal playstyle, gain levels, increase stats, and learn new abilities. Learn to bond with the Tranquil Garden to blossom into the hero we all need! 

Tranquil Garden: Adventurers Edition Gameplay Features:

  • More than 100 intuitive ‘stat-boosting prompts’ throughout each map and battle. 
  • More than 50 unique enemies to defeat including Magical Dogs, Inflamed Eye Drops and even Dangerous Gods. 
  • 26 stylized and custom designed cutscenes crafted with extra love, care and color. 
  • Over 60 maps filled with quirky characters, engaging side-quests and more showing off the beauty of Ativ. 
  • Up to 20 hours of gameplay, offering an epic and unique experience for casual and hardcore RPG players, with no playthrough being exactly the same. 

Download the free Steam demo of the beautiful RPG Tranquil Garden: Adventurers Edition on June 8th, and add it to your Steam Wishlist in preparation for the full game release on July 18th

For more information on Tranquil Garden: Adventurers Edition follow the game on Twitter, join the conversation on Discord, and Wishlist today.  

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About VoxPop Games
VoxPop Games, Inc., is a profit-sharing P2P games marketplace with a unique profit-sharing that caters to independent developers who may not have the marketing budget to pursue traditional advertising as a model. Developers can promise a share of their profits to those who recommend their games, allowing them to drive their own affiliate marketing campaigns. 

Influencers who sign onto VoxPop get a link which directs users to their recommended games. This link can go anywhere a Patreon or Ko-Fi link can, and allows them to take a share of the earnings they help generate. VoxPop is disrupting the gaming market by creating systems for smaller content creators to prop on another up.

About Glass Robot Games
Glass Robot Games is an independent video game development team out of New York, composed of creative characters with the awesome goal of producing fun and impactful experiences.
We work well together like a finely-tuned machine and we’re super open with each other as well as our community.​ 

RIDE & RULE: KINGDOM EIGHTIES LAUNCHES TODAY ON STEAM

Recruit the neighborhood kids and defend your town from the mysterious Greed in the newest entry in the award-winning micro-strategy game series!

STOCKHOLM June 26, 2023 – The Summer of Greed kicks off today, and it’s a blast from the past! Raw Fury has released Kingdom Eighties, the latest standalone game in the award-winning micro-strategy series, on PC and Mac via Steam. A single-player love letter to the nostalgic days of summer camps, riding bikes, and sitting around in your pajamas in front of the TV on Saturday mornings, this stylish spin on the hit Kingdom franchise is available for $11.99, but you can grab it for 10% off for a limited time!

Fans can also rule in style with two special Kingdom Eighties bundles on Steam. Kingdom Eighties Rad Edition features the full game, plus its epic art book and original soundtrack by Andreas Hald, all for $19.01, which includes a 24% discount available at launch. And for completionists, the Kingdom Imperial Collection gets you every game in the Kingdom franchise on Steam for $56.78 after a 26% launch discount. This collection includes Kingdom Eighties plus its art book and OST, Kingdom: Classic, Kingdom: New Lands, and Kingdom Two Crowns plus the Kingdom Two Crowns OST and the “Norse Lands” DLC.

An epic adventure of micro-strategy and base building awaits you in Kingdom Eighties! You play as the Leader, a young camp counselor who must protect the town of Monarch from the relentless attacks of the mysterious Greed. But you won’t ride alone! Along the way you’ll find new friends to lend you their skills on your quest: the Champ, the Tinkerer, and the Wiz.

Recruit the neighborhood kids and assign them roles like soldiers and builders, use coins to build and expand your kingdom, and fortify it by raising walls and defensive turrets. Explore your new urban surroundings to unlock mounts, discover mighty weapons and tech upgrades, and manage your resources wisely to survive. But be ready – when night falls, the Greed will attack without mercy. If you lose your crown, the whole town is doomed!

Key Features

  • A Kingdom Game for All: Kingdom Eighties builds on the series’ well-known world and mechanics to deliver a new experience that’s perfect for veterans and newcomers alike. Dive deep into Kingdom’s lore with a story that will guide you expertly through the game’s mechanics.
  • Meet Your Trusty Companions: Join forces with three supporting characters who will lend you their aid on your journey: the Champ, the Tinkerer, and the Wiz. Each one has different abilities you can combine to progress through each level.
  • Hit the Streets in Style: Explore new urban locations never before seen in a Kingdom game. Find fresh wheels at the skateboard park, visit the shops on Main Street, and free the New Lands Mall from the Greed.
  • Summer of Chill: Kingdom’s iconic, handcrafted, pixel-art magic is back with a distinctively ‘80s neon feel. Vibe with an original synthwave soundtrack from Andreas Hald, and travel back to the wonder days of bike rides and summer camp, when anything seemed possible!

Kingdom Eighties is also set to arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch later this year. For more information, visit the game’s official website.

About Fury Studios

Kingdom Eighties is developed by Fury Studios. Founded in 2019 by Raw Fury, the studio is based in Zagreb, Croatia, and Stockholm, Sweden. Along with the development of the Kingdom franchise, Fury Studios supplies 2D/3D asset production and animations, technical support, multi-platform porting, code optimizations and quality control for Raw Fury’s various partners and titles.

About Raw Fury

Raw Fury is a boutique indie (un)publisher founded in 2015 by Jonas Antonsson, Gordon Van Dyke, and David Martinez. We do not care about genres or mechanics. We care about experiences and emotions. We want to help developers make magic.

SEGA Reveals Latest Sonic the Hedgehog News at Third Annual Sonic Central Event

In celebration of Sonic the Hedgehog’s 32nd birthday, SEGA hosted the third annual Sonic Central, a virtual fan-centric event, streamed on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube and Twitch channels. New details were provided for the upcoming launch of Sonic Superstars as well as the Sonic’s Birthday Bash Update” for Sonic Frontiers. The livestream detailed new collaborations with LEGO and Netflix as well as various events around the world and much more.

Below is a recap of all the Sonic gaming news discussed during the livestream:

  • Sonic Superstars – Get ready for a new spin on classic Sonic in Sonic Superstars, arriving on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch family of systems later this year. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy in this brand-new game that combines classic high-speed 2D Sonic platforming action with an all-new look, new zones and new powers and abilities. Players can also team up with friends in four-player local co-op or put them up to the challenge with local and online battle mode. Additionally, Sonic and LEGO have teamed up for a brick-tacular DLC where fans can soon experience the Blue Blur in brick form with a free LEGO Sonic skin! Fans who pre-order Sonic Superstars will also get access to a special skin that transforms Eggman into LEGO Eggman! For more details, head to sonicsuperstars.com.
  • Sonic Origins Plus – The Blue Blur is back in Sonic Origins Plus, available now! Sonic Origins Plus is an all-in-one bundle, featuring 16 titles, including 12 Game Gear titles, and for the first time ever, Amy Rose as a playable character in Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CDSonic Origins Plus also adds the ability to play as Knuckles in Sonic CDwith all new level paths designed for his unique abilities.
  • Sonic Frontiers – Sonic’s Birthday Bash Update – Join the party with the new Sonic’s Birthday Bash Update, featuring new challenges, moves, a new collectable Koco and free birthday decorations. Available now, the free update also introduces New Game Plus, a feature that allows players to start the game over from the beginning with their skill tree and power-up levels inherited.
  • Samba de Amigo – Popular songs from Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Forces will be among the forty different tracks included in the game. Samba de Amigo: Party Central comes to the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems on August 29.

Sonic and friends can also be found on and off the screen this summer:

  • LEGO – This winter LEGO will release The Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman’s Death Egg Robot building set, featuring the villainous Dr. Eggman and Sonic in his Speed Sphere. In this new 615-piece set, Dr. Eggman has a mech with a removable capsule which contains the small and adorable animals captured by Dr. Eggman and used to power up his suit. Alongside his assistant Cubot, Dr. Eggman will face Sonic in a showdown, with Sonic able to blast into him in his Speed Sphere to release the animals and save the day. The set will be a part of the new LEGO Sonic product range and available at authorised retailers starting in August 2023.
  • Netflix – This July, Netflix is set to release a new season of the popular animated series Sonic Prime.

Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh: Discover the Limited Edition

Sydney, Australia, June 26th, 2023 – With the upcoming release of Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh, we are pleased to present the Limited Edition which will be available at launch for this much-awaited game. Co-produced by Tintinimaginatio and Microids, developed by the Spanish studio Pendulo Studios, a leading name in adventure games for almost 30 years, Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC in November 2023.

The Limited Edition for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch will include:

  • The retail version of the game
  • An official Steelbook
  • Three postcards

Inspired by one of the iconic adventures from the comic book series “The Adventures of Tintin” created by Hergé, which has sold over 275 million copies worldwide, this new video game marks the return of the legendary reporter with the puffball to the fascinating world of interactive entertainment. With a dynamic collaboration between Tintinimaginatio and Microids, this co-production brings Tintin back to life in an all-new and thrilling way.

Dive into the thrilling world of Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh, where the famous journalist and his faithful companion, Snowy, embark on extraordinary adventures. After meeting Professor Sarcophagus whilst cruising the Mediterranean Sea, the famous reporter sets out in search of the tomb of the Pharaoh Kih-Oskh. What are the dark secrets hidden in the tomb? From Egypt to India, passing through Arabia, Tintin and Snowy will end up investigating a gigantic drug trafficking network throughout the East. Get ready for a thrilling adventure through exotic lands!

Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh offers an immersive experience within a rich universe, infused with all the characteristics for which Tintin is renowned. This captivating adventure, a precious legacy of Hergé’s creativity, transports players to the heart of mysterious Egypt and other lands of unparalleled beauty. Get ready to explore enchanting environments, solve tricky puzzles and embark on a breathtaking quest where the twists and turns are legion. Step into this amazing journey and let yourself be swept away by the immensity of this fascinating universe.

Watch the first trailer of Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh

Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh offers unparalleled gameplay immersion by combining the best of adventure and investigation games. By taking on the role of investigator and reporter, players will be able to search for clues, infiltrate skillfully and solve captivating puzzles. With investigative dialogues enriched by video sequences, tense infiltration phases and plane or car chases, Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh offers a unique and innovative adventure. Embark on this immersive adventure and experience the thrill of being a real reporter at every moment!

Tintin Reporter – Cigars of the Pharaoh will be available in November 2023 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

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About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Tintinimaginatio

Tintin is linked to both the present and the future. Imagining a future for Tintin and a heritage like Hergé’s is essential and paramount. To do this, we must adopt a long-term vision and a culture of responsible ethics that respects the artist.

It is important not to fall into a rut, but to show initiative and innovation. Our slogan, ‘keep imagining – new activities’ pursues this objective.

About Tintin
TINTIN might be the hero everyone would like to be, but is surely the friend everybody would like to have. This friend who would do anything for the ones he cares about. Today, the Adventures of Tintin still resonates vibrantly: They inspire artists, writers, movie and theater directors alike. Tintin embodies the universal values in which each and everyone can rely. Tintin is a unique mix, combining exciting stories, a “ligne claire” drawing style and universal themes.

Tintin is famous all over the world. Distributed worldwide, Tintin’s adventures are devoured with the same enthusiasm since its debut back in 1929 in the pages of the Petit Vingtième magazine. Who could have envisioned such a success? Definitely not its creator, Hergé (Georges Remi), autodidact comic book artist whose got lucky to publish his work during his teenage years in the pages of his homeland of Belgium’s scouts’ magazines.

SEGA’s Sonic Origins Plus Available Now

Experience the Definitive Classic Sonic the Hedgehog™ Multi-Game Collection in a Premium Physical Edition

Sydney, Australia – 26th March 2017: More classic Sonic the Hedgehog action has arrived! SEGA® has released Sonic Origins Plus, an all-in-one bundle building off Sonic Origins – the classic Sonic multi-game collection digitally remastered for current generation platforms.

Watch the launch trailer online here

Sonic Origins Plus adds a slew of exciting new content including 12 Game Gear titles, and for the first time ever, Amy Rose as a playable character in Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles™, and Sonic CD™. Origins Plus also gives us more of everyone’s favorite red echidna by adding the ability to play as Knuckles in Sonic CD with all new level paths designed for his unique abilities.  The Game Gear titles are emulated and playable in the museum and include:

  • Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
  • Sonic Blast
  • Sonic Chaos
  • Sonic Drift
  • Sonic Drift 2
  • Sonic Labyrinth
  • Sonic Spinball
  • Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)
  • Sonic Triple Trouble
  • Tails Adventure
  • Tails’ Skypatrol

Sonic Origins Plus also includes all previously released Sonic Origins add-on content including the Classic Music Pack and Premium Fun Pack. With more content than ever before, and a new premium physical version, Sonic Origins Plus is the definitive way to play 16 classic Sonic games in one timeless collection.

Sonic Origins Plus is now available for $59.95 AUD on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems.

Key Features:

  • Classic Redefined
    • Explore 4 classic remastered Sonic titles – Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD in high-definition, with improved visual presentation, animations and enhancements for the current generation.
  • Classic and Anniversary Modes
    • Spin Dash your way through numerous zones in Classic mode with the game’s original resolution and limited lives, or the new Anniversary Mode with unlimited lives in revamped widescreen HD.
  • New Unlockables
    • Complete missions and unlock Mirror Mode, new stages, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, a music player, animated shorts, special stages and more!
  • Collectable Premium Physical Edition
    • Collect a 20-page artbook of classic art and a reversible cover that pays homage to the classic 1990’s era of Sonic. 
  • Game Gear Titles
    • Play 12 classic Sonic Game Gear titles including hits like Sonic Drift 2, Sonic Spinball and Tails Adventure!
  • New Playable Characters
    • Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles or – for the first time ever – Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD!
  • All-in-One Bundle
    • Sonic Origins Plus includes the Classic Music Pack and Premium Fun Pack, which contain Extreme Missions, Mirror Mode, additional screen borders, new character animations in menus, added music from other Sonic titles and more!

To stay current on Sonic the Hedgehog news, follow Sonic on Twitter and Instagram, like him on Facebook, and subscribe to the Twitch channel and the YouTube channel. Also, don’t forget to visit the SEGA e-shop at shop.sega.com to purchase products for the SEGA fan in your life.

About SEGA of America, Inc.

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic The Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California.

©SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo and SONIC ORIGINS are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life – Gameplay

After the passing of our father we head to Forgotten Valley to take over a farm and make it our own. Throughout the first few days of our time in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life we learn the ropes of growing crops, raising a cow, and making a number of friends as we begin our new life on the farm.

Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town’s friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own.

STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
Developer: Marvelous Inc.
Publisher: Marvelous, Marvelous Europe, XSEED Games
Platform: Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5/4
Release Date: 28 Jun, 2023
Price: $49.99 USD

Available here: https://marvelousgames.com/games/story-of-seasons-a-wonderful-lif

Summary:

Recommended – Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life streamlines old elements of the most unique entry in the franchise and offers improvements to a game with plenty of focus on not just farming but also on family.”

Check out our review of STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life here!

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Cassette Beasts Review

Cassette Beasts

Developer: Bytten Studio
Publisher: Pineapple Works
Platforms: Switch (Reviewed), Xbox One,, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $19.99 – Available Here

Overview

Monster battling romps have really started to come out in force over the last few years, with many inspired by Nintendo’s own Pokemon franchise. Cassette Beasts may have that appeal and initial look, but looks to offer something nostalgic yet addictive with a unique RPG based on an expired form of media. How does this pan out? Let’s find out.

Story

After being mysteriously warped to an island in another dimension, the player quickly learns that they are in a world full of the unknown, where many inhabitants also suffered the same fate. With no answers to go on, most of the townsfolk simply adapted, discovering the ability to transform into beasts that can be captured into a cassette, where they can then transform to a specific creature with a few commands.

The player’s goal is basically to chat with locals and find a way back to their home. Yes, its kind of like the same lore of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon on paper, but this world does feel unique and most of the characters are rather interesting, with fascinating dialogue that really paints a dark picture of your new surroundings. Is it something that is super memorable? Well, not too much – but I did enjoy what this team put together to make this project come alive.

Gameplay

This is where it fell apart, right from the start. Before I begin, I can state that Cassette Beasts is available for several platforms, and most of those seem to be generally praised. The Switch seemed to have been ported by a different studio, and is simply a mess – to put it lightly. From the moment you begin to walk around, the game suffers from constant stuttering. Every few steps comes with a hiccup, and even though we waited for a patch, nothing seems to have improved.

On top of that, most battles or cutscenes can crash the game on this version. I would not call it completely unplayable as you can certainly “play” the game in portions at a time, but the bugs and general stutter issue make it a chore to play. Its a shame as the game is actually a lot of fun to play when it decides to work. You see, players get to traverse a large map with several areas, just like RPGs within the same genre. They have a walkman cassette player, and use that to transform into a beast to fight other wild beasts within the area. The player can then record the beast to a blank tape, and add that to their squad of available monsters. Battles bring experience, which will level the player’s beasts up. Beasts can also be combined with other party members in a fusion, which also adds a nice layer of strategy.

Its honestly an addictive mechanic here that feels unique even though the structure is obviously working off what it was inspired by, which makes it feel like this could be a wonderful game. The Switch port however for this review just came off as a headache however, as it isn’t a great feeling to see something so rich in depth and imagination hindered by such cumbersome glitches, almost as if the platform was not optimized to handle the performance of the game itself. It went on like this for a few hours before I finally had to throw in the towel and admit defeat, as this game is in desperate need to a complete patch that addresses its overall playability.

Visuals

The graphics are nice, modeled in the same vein as a lot of 16-bit RPGs. The colors are vivid, and animations mostly seem to be chipper and alive when not stuttering. Again, this version has some severe launch problems that kind of make this a chore to enjoy, but there is something special here, and I believe those patient enough to await a fix will be quite happy when we finally see some polish and work put into making this title sing on this platform.

Audio

I actually really dug the soundtrack. WIth fantastic vocal tunes that give the game a sweet spirit, its easy to see why there was so much praise for the other versions of this title. I can say that sometimes the tracks felt a bit unfitting for the environments (like randomly playing a vocal track while simply speaking to NPCs, but most should enjoy the effort that went into creating something original. The voice work is limited, but well done enough to attempt to give character to the inhabitants of the island, which was also appreciated.

Overall

In a way, this version of Cassette Beasts on the Switch reminds me of getting a music CD from a store by one of my favorite artists. I know I already will like it as its content is clear, but there are so many scratches that cause it to skip that it makes the experience listening to it unpleasant. That’s where we are right now. With some patches and love, I am sure Cassette Beasts has a bright future ahead of it. Right now however, it is impossible to recommend a game that barely lets you walk three steps without stuttering or crashing. We hope to revisit this again once everything is properly in place so Switch users can get a peek at the true potential Cassette Beasts has to offer.

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Professional Fishing 2 gets first trailer. New fishing game will arrive on PC and consoles

This September, Professional Fishing 2, a new installment in the popular fishing series, will debut in early access on PC. The developers promise a great attention to realism, extensive fishing grounds, varied tasks to perform, both first-person and third-person perspectives, and even elements of survival gameplay and hunting, among other features. The game will offer both single-player and multiplayer modes. Professional Fishing 2 will also be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Professional Fishing 2 is being developed by Polish studio MasterCode. The game will be published by Ultimate Games S.A. The first title in the series was released in 2018 in a free-to-play model, and it was positively received by players. Currently, positive reviews make up 76% of all (nearly 3,200) reviews on Steam. The new installment will be a paid game.

Professional Fishing 2 – Reveal Trailer:

Professional Fishing 2 is a realistic fishing game focused on both the single-player and multiplayer experience. As announced by MasterCode, the new installment will be even more realism-oriented than the first game. The developers have announced new features such as larger fishing grounds, more fishing methods and fish species, as well as far more extensive multiplayer modes.

The new game will also feature survival and hunting elements, and an important role will be played by moving between fisheries in one’s own vehicles or by public transport.

For the Steam Early Access release, the developers are preparing one very large map, characteristics of which are based on Central and Eastern Europe. The final version of the map will cover a dozen or so square kilometers, and it will have various bodies of water, including small and large lakes, various rivers, ponds, oxbow lakes, and the sea.

“We will include many new features in Professional Fishing 2. For instance, players will be able to choose if they prefer first-person or third-person perspective. In addition, the multiplayer modes will include duels, tournaments, leaderboards, and other interesting features, while those who prefer playing alone will be able to enjoy loads of exciting challenges,” says Mateusz Zawadzki – CEO of Ultimate Games.

A free demo intended to give a taste of the full version will be released on PC this July. It will allow the players to familiarize themselves with one of the game’s regions. The demo will not be time-limited and will feature a single-player mode with online functionality.

Professional Fishing 2 – Main Features:

  • Realistic fishing game
  • Varied single-player and multiplayer modes
  • First-person and third-person camera perspective
  • Large fishing grounds and many fish species
  • A wide range of fishing equipment
  • Various fishing methods
  • Elements of survival gameplay and hunting

The release of Professional Fishing 2 on PC (Steam) is scheduled for September 2023. Initially, the game will be available in early access mode, which will last for several months. Most likely, in 2024 the game will also arrive on consoles: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Professional Fishing 2 (Steam):

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1232220/Professional_Fishing_2/

EARLY ACCESS PRE-DOWNLOAD NOW AVAILABLE FOR NETMARBLE’S NEW MMO RTS GAME, GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS

LOS ANGELES – June 23, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces that early access pre-download is now open for its new animation MMO RTS game, GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS. Available on the Google Play Store, players can pre-download the game until early access begins at 6:00 PM PT on June 30. Also, the PC build can be downloaded from the official website starting on June 28. Players are encouraged to create an account as soon as early access opens as space is limited.

GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS (previously named GRAND CROSS W), is developed by Netmarble F&C, the maker of the popular RPG game Seven Deadly Sins: GRAND CROSS. This animation MMO RTS game features large-scale, immersive siege wars across land and air. Several game modes will be available for all players to enjoy including Single Player stages, Hunting and Gathering, World Objects Capturing, Castle War, Server vs. Server War, Story Chapters and Territory Expansion, and Territory Customization. Players can enjoy intense siege warfare with MMORPG mechanics against other Alliances via Castle War.

Players will lead multiple troop-types to win battles such as Infantry, Archers, Cavalry, and Siege Weapons. Ranged archers and air units add a new strategic component to the game and can turn the tide of the war. A giant battle unit named “Titan” is a distinctive feature that is much more powerful than other units, causing great damage and destruction to enemy formations regardless of terrain.

The game features a captivating setting where battles have erupted across the world of Skyna from the invading armies of Chaos. The main story revolves around Mio and Eugene who were summoned to the Skyna continent and meet Destina, the princess of the Skyna kingdom. Progressing through the game allows players to drive away Chaos as they seize territories.

GRAND CROSS: AGE OF TITANS will be released globally in August 2023 for iOS, Android, and PC platforms. For more information and updates, please visit the official forum, website, Discord, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook channels.

To celebrate the launch of the official community channels, an in-game coupon will be given if followers/subscribers count exceeds 5,000 by July 10.

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. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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