Critically Acclaimed Sci-fi Masterpiece Available With Extra In-Game Content
Calabasas– June 9th, 2023: Miasma Chronicles, the post-apocalyptic tactical adventure from Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden creators The Bearded Ladies and leading video game publisher 505 Games, is available today, June 9th 2023, in physical boxed version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in all major European retailers.
The physical edition of the game includes three exciting bonus contents: Game’s Artbook, and two digital items, Elvis’ Mine Technician Suit and Diggs’ Mine Rescue Shell.
The world lies in ruins, because of the mysterious ‘Miasma’, a bizarre substance that has consumed the planet and threatens the last vestiges of humanity. Raised in the dusty mining town of Sedentary, a young man named Elvis comes into possession of a strange glove that can bend ‘Miasma’ to his will and together with his robot “brother” Diggs, the pair set off to solve the mystery of Miasma in this one-of-a-kind coming-of-age story.
Hailed as ‘captivating’, ‘a journey worth taking’, and brimming with ‘post-apocalyptic beauty’ by critics, Miasma Chronicles is available for £44.99.
About 505 Games 505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices. Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China and Japan.
The Street Fighter franchise is one of the longest running fighting games still being produced today and over the series’ history there have been many ups but also a few downs as Capcom has worked to innovate while sticking true to what fans love. This nearly came to an end however back in 2016 when a shockingly bare-bones release of Street Fighter V became one of the worst launches in the series’ history and while improvements were made over the years, the stigma remained. Now nearly seven years later Capcom has come out swinging with a new entry to the franchise that not only serves as a return to form but also proves that fighting games can truly be for anyone willing to give them a shot.
Story
The majority of the game’s storyline comes from the World Tour mode as players take their created fighter and find themselves enrolled in Luke’s gym, learning the basics of fighting from Buckler Security’s owner and quickly establishing a rivalry with another rookie fighter by the name of Bosch. As players learn the ropes on the streets of Metro City, Bosch sets out on his own journey to find strength as the player continues their own, meeting numerous familiar faces along the way and learning special moves and abilities from these “Masters” by using their fighting style and bonding with them with gifts and various interactions.
Despite having a fairly loose story, World Tour gives Street Fighter fans something they have been eager for for quite some time and that is actual interactions with the cast of Street Fighter. Not only can players interact with characters like Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li and learn more about them but even how fighters like Cammy or even Luke have been getting on since the events of the previous games. That being said, it is a bit disappointing that, outside of interacting with the player character and the original characters created for the story, the actual fighters don’t really interact with each other in any way and more than a few are given only a brief moment before being relegated to simply being someone to learn skills from. These simple interactions may not seem like much but are still a treat for longtime fans and when combined with the countless nods to other characters in the series, the Final Fight franchise, and even a number of guest appearances that even some longtime fans may not recognize; players will find World Tour to be a fully established mode with plenty of content for fans of the franchise.
Those looking for more character interactions between the fighters and additional bits and pieces of storyline will find the game’s arcade mode offering extra content. As players advance through an arcade run with a character they will be treated to some extra details about each of the 18 characters’ current lives, what they are up to, and their goals.
Gameplay
The fighting mechanics in Street Fighter 6 remain mostly true to what fans of the series will remember as fighters make use of their normal attacks, special attacks, grabs, and movement techniques to deal damage all while building their Super Art gauge that can be triggered to unleash a highly damaging move with three different tiers of technique available depending on how much charge players wish to expend. With 18 characters at launch players will easily be able to find a character that best fits their playstyle as at least three or four characters fall into each category ranging from rushdown, zoner, grappler, and more with even these character types having different elements to set them apart from one another. Some fighters will be able to make use of armored attacks to deal plenty of damage while being left open for counters, others can zip around an arena with fast combos, and others focus on highly damaging throws that grow stronger the more they are used and this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the individual character mechanics.
Many classic and returning characters retain most, if not all, of their familiar moves though a few have been given extra tools to work with to make them a bit more effective in certain match-ups to create better balancing while the newer fighters such as Manon can deal ever-increasing damage the more times she throws her opponent, Lily who can enhance her powers with wind, and even Jamie who grows stronger the more he manages to drink during a fight. Every returning and new character has their own usage that sets them apart from others and perhaps the most shocking thing is that despite the wide variety of characters available things feel mostly balanced. Obviously some situations will arise where certain match-ups are just not going to play out well unless the player is highly skilled with their fighter but this feels like a far rarer occurrence in Street Fighter 6 where a little practice can go a long way to knowing how to handle your preferred fighters against other players.
Now while many of the basic mechanics and character moves may remain the same, Street Fighter 6 has also implemented a brand new “Drive System” that all characters can make use of. Players will be able to make use of their Drive Gauge to execute either Drive Parry or Drive Rush during a fight and both of these techniques can play a major role in how a fight can play out. Executing a Drive Parry will nullify any incoming attack outside of a grab while a Drive Rush can provide a burst of speed to close the gap and even string together extra combo attacks. Along these same lines Drive Impacts are armored attacks that can stagger an opponent when struck in the middle of the arena or even knock them back against the wall leaving them open for punishment near the edge. The Drive Gauge can even be used to “Overdrive” standard special attacks for every character with powered up attacks dealing extra damage, having more strikes, or adjusting the final positioning of the blow to help players mix things up.
It is worth noting that the Drive Gauge is not infinite and only slowly regenerates over the course of a round, though successful parries can refill it faster. Should the player burn their entire Drive Gauge they will enter a state of “burnout” that will require their entire meter to refill before any Drive moves can be performed again. It is also worth noting that fighters in burnout can be forced into a dizzy state leaving them wide open for punishment so players will need to be careful of when to use their meter. This is especially true as careful use of Drive attacks and parries can play a major role in swinging matches in the user’s favor, especially allowing players to open foes up for a powerful finishing blow or pulling off a crucial final strike.
While all of these mechanics may be difficult to learn, even for longtime players who may have taken a few years off of the series, there is a middle-ground for newcomers, those who may not be able to sink a lot of time into the game, and even for those looking to try something different. This middle-ground comes in the form of Modern controls. Alongside classic controls that give players complete control of every move they execute and use quarter/half circles and other inputs for special moves, Modern controls keep things much simpler. Modern controls allow players to easily execute special moves and even the standard attacks are simplified to light, medium, and heavy with players even being able to pull off chain combos by holding the assist button. This control system actually works incredibly well for newcomers or even fans of the series who never “labbed” out their characters and simply enjoy fighting casually. It is worth noting that not every move for most fighters appears to be available in Modern controls and players that want to get the most of their fighters will eventually want to swap to Classic but this Modern approach allows anyone to jump into a fight and feel like they have at least some idea about what their character is capable of.
Now Street Fighter 6 has separated itself with three different gameplay modes, with World Tour serving as the single-player story mentioned above where players will find themselves exploring a fairly large world where they can grow their created character with light RPG mechanics. Players will take their created fighter and interact with main characters from Street Fighter, learning their abilities and interacting with them as master and student while battling it out against random gang members and challenging nearly anyone they wish to a street fight. Things like clothing can adjust their fighter’s stats while special moves can be mixed and matched, meaning a fighter may use Cammy’s Spiral Arrow alongside Blanka’s electric shock and Marisa’s gladius, allowing for some rather extreme combinations that can create a fighter’s dream character. Even items can be used to provide temporary buffs or heal during a fight with extra food being able to be eaten for additional buffs before battle through a few eateries. World Tour is a lengthy and fairly solid mode that, as mentioned earlier, gives some great interactions that fans have been eager to see with both classic and new fighters alike. There are moments where grinding can feel necessary, be it for money or gaining stats, and some interactions with the world can feel a bit shallow but otherwise World Tour offers far more content than one would expect from a fighting game.
Those looking for more simple and straight-forward single player content will find it in the Fighting Ground mode. Fighting ground is where standard versus matches take place against friends or the computer, an arcade mode that offers extra bits of story with special illustrations and even bonus stages, and even the Extreme battles that allow players to set up special stipulations for fights while also allowing random gimmicks to happen at the same time. This single player content is quite detailed and works great as a side attachment to the World Tour mode.
Finally there is the Battle Hub where players will need to test their skills against others online. Battle Hub places players into a lobby where they can select their primary fighter and free roam around the arena as their World Tour avatar while either waiting for ranked or player matches to be made in the background or directly challenging other players sitting at arcade cabinets. Players can even take part in avatar battles in the battle hub, pitting their created fighter against others to see just how random things can become or even play some retro Capcom Classics that appear to rotate as days pass.
As players are matched up in Street Fighter 6 they are given a preview of their opponents connection and can choose to decline matches that may look like they will be laggy but even low-rated connections appear to work perfectly fine thanks to how impressive the game’s netcode appears to be. Not only are inputs quick and responsive but loading into matches is fast with there being very little downtime between accepting a match and throwing punches. There were a few disconnects from my time in online matches though whether this was due to online issues or people quitting is unknown as none of these fights lagged until the disconnect. With Battle Hub giving players plenty of options for matches, including the ability to sit and spectate others fighting (though these can occasionally have fast-forwarded action when paused), this open lobby system works incredibly well, especially for those looking to group up with their friends online.
It is worth noting that the online component does have some possibly worrying monetization elements though at the moment it is unclear how much of an issue these may be. Secondary costumes for the first 18 fighters can be unlocked through World Tour or purchased using paid-currency that, at present, can only be bought. Cosmetic items that do not offer status improvements can also be purchased online either with paid-currency or tickets earned from completing limited challenges. There is also a battle pass that will arrive in the future but at the moment the company has not stated how much it will cost nor how drastic the difference in rewards will be between the free and paid tiers.
Visuals & Audio
With Street Fighter 6‘s release this marks the first time that Capcom has used their RE Engine on a fighting game of any kind and the results are quite excellent. The character models for the fighters are highly detailed and wonderful looking with a variety of expressions that can be made pre-match and can even be roughed up looking during certain match types that allow for bruising, torn clothes, and even a bit of blood depending on the character. This level of detail carries into the World Tour mode as well as the world players explore is vibrant and filled with colorful little references while the character creator itself is exceptional and offers players a wide-range of tools capable of recreating their favorite characters or even hideous monstrosities if they feel like it. The fighting itself is incredibly fluid looking with smooth animations for everything ranging from standard attacks to flashy drive strikes and super moves. There appears to be no slowdown during actual matches though players may notice an occasional hitch while exploring in the Battle Hub and World Tour. It is also nice to note that the arcade mode features a number of hand-drawn images for each character’s story and players will unlock a large amount of bonus art every time they run through the arcade.
Street Fighter 6 comes with a variety of language options that players can choose to use with all of the returning cast sounding just like fans should remember them and handling their characters well even during the World Tour mode where there happens to be quite a bit of dialogue sometimes, though not all of this is voiced. A fun, but ultimately bit limited, option players can turn on during single player and online matches are fight commentators with players being able to select a play by play and color commentator that will talk during the match with players even being able to set it so they always cheer on their character if they so wish. The commentary team is decently varied, with there even being subtitles for the Japanese commentators, but things do begin to sound a bit stale after a certain period of time as there are only so many voice lines for each commentator for the matches. As for the soundtrack, Street Fighter 6’s background music is fairly fitting but can be a bit lacking as some of the themes aren’t quite as catchy as one may hope for, especially when one of their favorite fighters’ track isn’t the best.
Overall
Capcom has hit it out of the park with Street Fighter 6 as the developer has not only revitalized the series but also modernized it in a way that will keep fans busy for years to come. With an impressively handled Drive Gauge that fuels so many interesting combinations and new fighting mechanics that can be handled classically or through the new player friendly control scheme, fighting in Street Fighter has never felt so enjoyable, even when losing. A few elements may fall a bit short but these pale in comparison to the quality that Street Fighter 6 offers across its three modes that helps set a new bar for fighting games.
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Lies of P Physical Deluxe Edition Announced,Available 19th of September
Physical Pre-Orders Live Now for Pinocchio-inspired Souls-like Action Game
Sydney, Australia– 9th June 2023 – Fireshine Games, in partnership with NEOWIZ, is delighted to announce a physical Deluxe Edition of the much anticipated souls-like Lies of P, available 19th September 2023 on the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system.
Available to pre-order now, the Lies of P Deluxe Edition includes a physical copy of the game presented in an exclusive tome-inspired collector’s box, a limited edition SteelBook®, a hardback artbook and bonus digital items, including the original soundtrack and “The Great Venigni’s Set” outfit and unique mask to be worn to the festival.
A physical standard edition will also be available on 19th September. Fans who pre-order either the physical standard edition or physical Deluxe Edition will also receive the “Mischievous Puppet’s Set”, featuring a bonus in-game outfit.
Available to download today, an exciting new demo gives players early access to the first two chapters of Lies of P, including challenging boss encounters, introductions to key characters, and unique areas to explore. The demo features hours of gameplay and allows players to freely explore the game’s primary hub area – the Hotel Krat. The demo offers an introductory look at Lies of P, but only scratches the surface of the game’s full content fans can look forward to at launch.
Game Features:
A Dark Fairytale, Retold –The timeless tale of Pinocchio has been reimagined with dark and striking visuals. Play as P, a puppet who must fight his way through the fallen city of Krat on his unrelenting journey to find Geppetto and finally become human.
Captivating Visuals –Inspired by the Belle Époque Era in late 19th Century/early 20th Century Europe, the city of Krat is the epitome of a collapsed city bereft of prosperity, filled with beauty and horror in equal measure.
Interactive Quests and Multiple Endings –Experience interconnected procedural quests that play out depending on how you lie and affect how the story ends.
Precise Gameplay –Face many unique combat encounters using a focused, rewarding melee Souls-like combat system and master P’s arsenal of weapons and abilities to overcome the toughest challenges.
Weapon Assembly System –Combine weapons in a multitude of ways to create something new altogether. Research to find the best combinations and make something truly special.
“P-Organ” Skill System –Playing as a living puppet has its perks. Change parts of P’s body to acquire new skills and gain an edge in battle. Not all of the enhancements are for fighting though, and some can provide other unique and useful features to help P on his journey.
About Lies of P
Inspired by the familiar story of Pinocchio,Lies of Pis an action Souls-like game set in the dark, Belle Époque-inspired city of Krat. Once a beautiful city, Krat has become a living nightmare as deadly puppets run amok and a plague sweeps the land. Play as P, a puppet who must fight his way through the city on his unrelenting journey to find Geppetto and finally become human. Lies of P presents an elegant world filled with tension, deep combat and character customization systems, and a gripping story with interesting narrative choices where the more lies told, the more human P becomes. Just remember: in a world filled with lies, no one can be trusted…
Lies of P releases on 19th September 2023 and is available to pre-order now. Fans interested in learning more can follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, and Steam, or join the community on the official Discord server.
About Fireshine Games Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.
About NEOWIZ
Established in 1997, NEOWIZ, Inc (KOSDAQ:095660) is a pioneer in social platforms and online games. As one of the leading game companies in Korea, the company has successfully published a wide variety of PC and mobile games since 2003. In recent years, the company has developed and published several wildly successful titles including; Brave Nine, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Lies of P, and DJMAX RESPECT V.
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Bone-Shattering Action from RGG StudioLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name™
Pre-Order Today to Receive the Legendary Fighter Pack
Sydney, Australia – 9th June 2023: SEGA® and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have revealed that the action-adventure brawler, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will release on 9th November, 2023 for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Pre-orders start today for 82.95AUD.
Watch the trailer online here
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name follows the story ofKazuma Kiryu, operating under the codename “Joryu.” Once a legendary yakuza, he faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding. Thrilling sub-missions will draw you into an epic showdown that unfolds the more you explore and enjoy Sotenbori and Yokohama.
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE: Embark on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.
ULTIMATE COMBAT WITH TWO HIGH-IMPACT FIGHTING STYLES: Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat. With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair. Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying.
ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT: Whether you’re brawling in the secret Battle Arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences.
Players who pre-order the game will receive access to the Legendary Fighter Pack, which introduces the following legendary yakuza to square off against in the Battle arena:
• Goro Majima – The Mad Dog of Shimano • Taiga Saejima – The Slayer of Eighteen • Daigo Dojima – 6th Chairman of the Tojo Clan
Can you leave the cage victorious?
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will release on 9 November, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. For more information visit: https://gaiden.sega.com/.
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 and develops 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 Crazy Taxi™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become an entertainment icon featured in several dozen games, TV series, movies, merchandise and more.SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.
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New Trailer Showcases Kameo Fighter System, Character Reveals, and Story ElementsOriginal Music Track Debuted by Grammy-Nominated Artist ZHU
Sydney, Australia – June 9, 2023 – Warner Bros. Games today revealed the first gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the acclaimed videogame franchise by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. The video showcases the dynamic in-game action through a variety of characters and bone-krushing kombat, while also spotlighting the new Kameo Fighter system which brings a unique roster of characters into the mix to assist during matches – all set against the backdrop of an original track entitled “Fatal (Mortal Kombat 1)” by Grammy-nominated artist ZHU.
The trailer also provides a fresh look at several legendary fighters, along with narrative hints about their backgrounds that offer a glimpse into what the Mortal Kombat 1 story holds. Liu Kang has restarted history by crafting a New Era for the sake of peace, while Mileena, twin sister of Kitana and rightful heir to Outworld’s throne, has been infected by a dreaded and lethal disease. Lin Kuei warriors and brothers Scorpion and Sub-Zero fight for the future of the clan, while Earthrealm champions Raiden and Kung Lao fight for family and honour. Johnny Cage, who is more concerned with staying relevant in the eyes of his fans, fights for his own vanity. The main roster is also joined by Kenshi Takahashi, who is on a quest to retrieve the revered sword, Sento, and restore his family’s name.
Additionally, the video features various Kameo Fighters, such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya Blade, Kano, Goro, Kung Lao, Stryker, and Jackson “Jax” Briggs. Each Kameo Fighter is based on a klassic version of the character pulled from over 30 years of Mortal Kombat history and are shown performing offensive and support-based moves, including devastating Fatal Blows, brutal Fatalities, and defensive Breakers.
Mortal Kombat 1is scheduled to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) on Sept. 19, 2023. All Mortal Kombat 1 pre-orders will receive Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character, and those who pre-order the game for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S will also receive access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Pre-Order Beta, which will be available in August 2023.
Warner Bros. Games, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information can be found at WBGames.com.
About NetherRealm Studios
NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion-dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold more than 80 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at NetherRealm.com.
About ZHU
Over the years, Grammy-nominated musician and producer ZHU has earned acclaim for his forward-looking vision. His debut album, GENERATIONWHY, topped Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Albums chart and landed on the Billboard200, not to mention he’s had dozens of tracks hit the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Most recently in May 2023, ZHU released his new single, “Revelations” to critical praise. The new track is just a preview of more music to come this year. But all of this success has never been the point – ZHU just wants to head to the dancefloor and dream up better worlds. Additional information about ZHU can be found at ZHUMusic.com.
Witness the birth of hellspawn in Hellsweeper’s public demo during Steam Next Fest (June 19-26), and pre-order the game now for extra perks!
Sydney, Australia, June 9th, 2023 – The underworld stirs as Hellsweeper VR, from the creators of Sairento VR and publisher Vertigo Games, declares its impending descent upon the mortal realm. The fateful day of judgment? September 22, when gamers will find themselves reborn in sin and appointed as Hellsweepers, the purgatorial force sent to cleanse hell of its rampant demons. Before the fall, we offer you a glimpse into the abyss with a public demo at the Steam Next Fest running from June 19 to 26, and invite you to pre-order the game on Steam to unlock the exclusive ‘Hound’ and ‘Shadow’ masks, with pre-orders for PSVR2 and the Meta Quest 2 soon to follow.
Check out HellSweeper’s NEW Release Date News Trailer
Welcome, Hellsweeper! Your journey will begin on September 22, with the release of Hellsweeper VR for Steam VR, PS VR 2, and Meta Quest. But why wait? You can have a thrilling taste of what’s to come as HellSweeper joins the Steam Next Fest Demo from June 19th to 26th. Prepare for the complete offering: all game modes, weapons, magic, and five different maps to explore!
In the seething pit of the damned, Hellsweeper VR offers:
Intense Limitless Movement – Move with supernatural speed and precision, leaping, sliding, and dashing through the teeming hordes of abominations.
Master Your Combat Style – Every Hellsweeper is a unique entity. Wield weapons with deadly precision, command the forces of telekinesis, and unleash unimaginable powers to eviscerate your foes.
Faithful Hellhound Companion – Amid the ceaseless chaos, find solace in the silent loyalty of your hellhound, a faithful companion on your nightmarish journey.
Survive in Various Game Modes – including Roguelike mode, Tower mode, and Sandbox mode. The torment of Hell comes in many forms. Venture alone into the abyss or stand alongside fellow Hellsweepers in co-op mode.
Content-Rich Experience with High Replayability – Hell is vast and infinitely changeable. With each venture, uncover new horrors and trials, fostering a sinfully rich experience that beckons your return, time and again.
As well, hell’s gates have creaked open even wider, inviting you to PRE-ORDER Hellsweeper VR now on Steam VR, with pre-orders for PS VR 2 and Meta Quest soon to follow.. Early adopters will be rewarded with the exclusive ‘Hound’ and ‘Shadow’ masks.
About Hellsweeper VR
Immerse yourself in the infernal atmosphere, master the deadly precision of your weapons, command the telekinetic forces at your disposal, and awaken your latent powers to eradicate the twisted demons that lurk in the shadows.
Hell, once the realm of eternal torment, is set to bleed chaos into the world of VR. Born from the unhallowed minds behind Sairento VR, Hellsweeper VR is poised to unleash hellfire upon the mortal realm. Brace yourself to embark on an epic journey through different dimensions, armed with lethal weaponry, telekinetic might, and otherworldly powers to vanquish your monstrous adversaries.
Bathe in the abyss, baptized in the fires of combat, and emerge a true Hellsweeper, one poised to cleanse the abhorrent sinners of the underworld. Carve out your own path to redemption, customizing your skills, testing countless combat variations, and discovering what it truly means to be a HellSweeper.
HellSweeper redefines the VR landscape as a captivating first-person arcade game. It seamlessly fuses magic and melee combat with an unprecedented level of movement flexibility, offering an exhilarating, pulse-quickening experience that truly immerses players in its richly-detailed virtual reality.
About Vertigo Games
Vertigo Games, the VR publishing and development arm of the global PLAION Group, is a multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. With teams in the areas of development, publishing and LBE (location-based entertainment) distribution, the company offers a portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences both inside of the home, as well as outside of the home through its leading LBE content provider and management platform SpringboardVR. Games include Vertigo Studios’ evergreen brand Arizona Sunshine®, the epic VR action FPS After the Fall® and the music game Unplugged VR®. Upcoming games include the highly anticipated Arizona Sunshine® 2, The 7th Guest and Hellsweeper VR. Vertigo Games is a PLAION (previously Koch Media) Group company
About Mixed Realms
Mixed Realms is an indie studio from Singapore. Founded in 2016, their small team of 4 has grown to 20 members strong after the triumphant launch of their first game, Sairento VR. They attribute their success to the feedback they receive from the gaming community and their dedication to creating high-quality games. It is their belief that, while the studio is responsible for coming up with the core concepts and master plan for any game, gamers play a vital role in bringing about changes and new elements. That’s why it is very important for them to always consult and work with the community to improve and bring their games to the final stage.
Experience Improvements Coming to GTA Online – Rockstar Creator Updates, New Ways to Track Career Progress, Balancing Adjustments, and More
As part of next week’s explosive new GTA Online update — featuring new missions, vehicles, events, and much more — we’re continuing to improve the online experience with a number of experiential updates and upgrades across all available platforms.
Here’s a brief rundown of some of the things you can expect when GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries arrives on June 13:
Vehicle Updates
The ability to claim all destroyed vehicles at once when filing a Mors Mutual Insurance claim.
Mors Mutual will no longer charge for recovering Personal Vehicles destroyed during contact missions.
Custom description tags for garages to help quickly locate your favorite rides when calling the Mechanic.
The ability to select from individual floors when requesting vehicles from the Eclipse Blvd Garage.
Pressing D-Pad Right will engage Stealth Mode on the new F-160 Raiju Plane. Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) will move to L3/LS. Holding L3/LS when flying all VTOL aircraft will switch it into and out of VTOL mode.
The option to re-request an active Mobile Operations Center, Avenger, or Terrorbyte delivered closer to your location via the Interaction Menu.
Additional filters for Race types when browsing the Jobs Menu.
The Willard Eudora and Albany Classique Broadway will be eligible for Taxi Work when using Taxi Liveries.
Lesser-used vehicles will be removed from in-game websites to streamline the browsing experience. These vehicles will occasionally be made available via showrooms, The Lucky Wheel, and other places.
Gameplay Updates
A new Register as a Boss option in the Interaction Menu, merging SecuroServ and Motorcycle Club.
A Buy All option when purchasing Body Armor at Ammu-Nation. Rank requirements for Body Armor are also being removed.
Body Armor will be restocked after Quick Restarting a mission, matching the same Body Armor levels as when first entering the lobby.
When equipping Body Armor via the Weapon Wheel, the type of Armor used will be relative to how much damage the player has taken.
When parachuting or in freefall, players will no longer receive phone calls from Tom Connors or English Dave.
Madrazo Dispatch Services no longer requires multiple players and can be taken on solo.
Alternative sprint control (hold to sprint) in the Settings Menu.
Players will be able to select a name for their Acid product (via the Interaction Menu) to receive a 5% sell bonus.
Rank requirements for Daily Objectives will be removed to allow more players to participate.
Balancing Updates
Payouts on many Collectibles and Events — such as Buried Stashes and Treasure Chests — will be increased.
Rebalancing the weapons on the P-996 Lazer and Mammoth Hydra (Freemode only).
The Orbital Cannon can no longer be instantly reset or refunded to prevent players from being repeatedly targeted.
Career Progress
Track your criminal activities with Career Progress — a new feature that displays your progression as you rise through the criminal ranks and establish your empire. This will be accessible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S from the GTA Online Main Menu or the Pause Menu, making it easier for both fresh-faced and veteran players to see all their accomplishments at a glance.
Creator Updates
We’re always amazed by the ingenuity of the GTA Online community — creating the incredible Deathmatches, Races, and more featured in our regularly updated Community Series. A number of additions and updates are being made to the Rockstar Creator to continue fostering the kind of imaginative chaos that can only be experienced in Southern San Andreas. Some of these Creator updates include:
Dozens of new props are available in all Creators, including giant License Plate Walls, eCola cans, destructible fences, underwater mines, and more.
A Snow weather option for Deathmatches, Races, and Survivals. Plus, Halloween themed additions arriving later this year.
Option to toggle musical score on and off.
Deathmatches will now have options for Dynamic Teams — players can change teams when respawning and Health Drain — where players lose health over time. Plus, new radar blip options, the ability to lock time of day and weather options in the lobby, options to choose respawn time for item and weapon pickups, and much more.
Increased number of enemy spawn points in Survivals.
Fixture Removal will be available in the King of the Hill Creator.
The prop limit on PC will be increased to 300.
We always look forward to seeing what the community cooks up — tag your creations with #CommunitySeries on Rockstar Games Social Club and on Twitter/Instagram for a chance to see your Job featured as part of the Community Series.
We’ll be sharing more information soon, and detailed patch notes when GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries launches. Stay tuned for more information here on the Rockstar Newswire.
Pre-orders will go live at 10:00 AM local time on June 16, 2023.
Insomniac Games is thrilled to announce that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will launch on Friday, October 20, 2023, only on PlayStation 5. After the amazing fan reception for Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018 and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales in 2020, the team has worked tirelessly over the past few years to make this third instalment in the franchise the sequel you have been waiting for.
Built from the ground up for PlayStation 5 console, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will unlock the power of the console with better visuals, faster web swinging (and web wings!), 3D Audio, and near-instant character switching. The teams at Insomniac, PlayStation, and Marvel Games cannot wait for players to get their hands on this incredible single-player open-world experience.
In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, players will get to experience Marvel’s New York as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. As seen in the PlayStation Showcase last month – the main storyline of the game will have you take control of both Spider-Men at different points of the campaign. In the open world, players will be able to switch nearly instantly between them as you explore Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Both Spider-Men have stories and missions in the world exclusive to each of them.
As you can see from the box art, Peter and Miles are both key protagonists in our story. The iconic red background returns, but darkness surrounds as fan-favourite villains like Venom, Lizard, and Kraven threaten them and Marvel’s New York. Players will also notice that each character’s arm represents their new abilities: Peter with the symbiote, Miles with his evolved bioelectric Venom powers.
In addition to the launch date, there are several editions announced for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Pre-orders will open on June 16th, 2023 at all participating retailers and PlayStation Store. Pre-Orders will go live at 10:00 AM local time on June 16, 2023.
For full information on the available editions (Standard, Digital Deluxe, Collector’s Edition) and pre-order details/incentives, please visit the PlayStation Blog.
A new update is now available for Marvel’s Midnight Suns across all platforms, including new features to the New Game+ experience as well as a variety of stability, performance and quality of life improvements.
Details include:
GENERAL
Stability & performance improvements.
Mission cards can now be added to the hand even when there are the maximum number of cards present in the hand
Fix for Mission Rewards not showing on Victory Screen
Hero Deck screen now properly checks for new collar and suit passives
Charlie’s stats will now scale properly with the Hunter’s Champion Level stat bonuses
Charlie navigation improvements for the Abbey
“Upgrade ability” objective during “No Place Like Home” mission now completes when any ability is upgraded
Fix for achievements / trophies not being rewarded as intended
HEROES
Venom Combos will now consume Ravenous
NEW GAME+
Fixed reported issue of Nest Mother and Summoning Circle missions not appearing during Act 1 of NG+ campaigns
Toggles have been added to customize the New Game+ experience and choose progression to carry over!
Hero Abilities: Includes hero cards and abilities, including Hunter Collars and Passives
Friendship Levels: Includes hero and team friendship levels and rewards
Resources: Includes Credits, Essence, Blueprints, Intel, Gloss, and Arcane Knowledge
Cosmetics: Includes unlocked cosmetics, with purchased cosmetics immediately available
STEAM DECK
Steam Deck performance & stability improvements
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Get Ready for an Inspiring Adventure with a Demonic Hero, featuring a Vast World to Explore Full of Secrets, Visceral Action, and Explosive Vehicular Combat
Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Europe today announced SAND LAND, a new action RPG based on the masterpiece by Akira Toriyama, creator of DRAGON BALL and DR. SLUMP. The gameis being developed by ILCA Inc. SAND LAND was revealed at this year’s Summer Game Fest “Kickoff Live” livestream and is coming to PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via STEAM®.
Dive into a desert world where both humans and demons suffer from an extreme water shortage. Play as and watch the Fiend Prince, Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao, and demon Thief set off on an adventure in search of a Legendary Spring hidden in the desert. Introducing himself as a “super evil fiend”, Beelzebub has a pure heart like a little boy but has superhuman strength and telepathic abilities. Rao, a small-town sheriff, seeks the aid of demons to save all of Sand Land from the water shortage. Thief, a wise old demon with thieving abilities also accompanies Beelzebub and Rao on their adventure.
Playing as Beelzebub, players will be able to explore a vast world accompanied by his unlikely group of demons and humans. Whether roaming in various vehicles, or traveling by foot, players will encounter dangers as well as helpful characters they meet in the vast desert while uncovering SAND LAND’s many secrets. Vehicular and character combat is a big part of the action in the game. Players will have access to a variety of vehicles that they can customize and equip with loadouts to traverse the desert, overcome obstacles, and take on a diverse assortment of mighty foes.
Check out the SAND LAND announcement trailer at the following link:
SAND LAND is a popular manga created in 2000 by Akira Toriyama, the author of DRAGON BALL and Dr. Slump, that has gained worldwide popularity since its publishing. In a desert world where demons and humans suffer from extreme water shortages, Beelzebub, the Fiend Prince, and Rao, a small-town sheriff, form a tag team and set off on an adventure in search of a hidden water source. In December 2022, the SAND LAND project was announced, where various partners have come together to bring this classic manga IP to transmedia. The project started with the co-production of an anime film by Bandai Namco Filmworks’ Sunrise Studio, Kamikazedouga Co. Ltd., and ANIMA Inc, followed by the official reveal of the SAND LAND game in June 2023.
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About Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Bandai Namco Europe is producing intellectual property for a global audience and is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, PARK BEYOND™, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening – developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.
Bandai Namco Europe serves as the Headquarters of Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. for mainland Europe, which is known for creating and publishing many of the Toy & Entertainment industry’s top franchises, including PAC-MAN™, TAMAGOTCHI™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, DARK SOULS™ and the recently released ELDEN RING™.
