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Wolcen is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

With the release of console version the game will include the all-new final chapter of the dark fantasy story

Wolcen Studio is announcing today that its fan favorite action role-playing game, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 15, 2023. This version of the game will be the final complete edition and will include “Endgame” – the fourth act of the Wolcen story, providing players with a definitive conclusion to the epic adventure that originally began on PC.

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is an isometric action RPG that has been praised for its stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and deep character customization. The game takes place in a dark fantasy world where players take on the role of a veteran soldier who has been blessed with incredible powers and can shapeshift in an ultimate avatar of destruction.Gamers must explore the world, defeat challenging enemies, and uncover the secrets of a world facing an apocalyptic event.

The upcoming release for PlayStation and Xbox will be the most complete version of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem yet. Players can expect improved graphics and performance on the new consoles, making the game more immersive than ever before.

Act 4: Endgame promises to be an exciting conclusion to the story, as players face the ultimate enemy, Ahriman, and have to make some hard moral choices. This Act will test the player’s strength and resolve as they fight to break free from Ahriman’s influence and stop his plans to destroy humanity.

“We are thrilled to bring Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem to new and previous generation consoles” said Daniel Dolui, the founder of Wolcen Studio. “The game has been a huge success on PC, and we can’t wait for console players to experience the incredible story and gameplay that we’ve created.”

Wolcen will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 15, 2023, and is available for wishlist now. Owners of the PC version of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem will also get Act 4 as a free download at the same date as the console players.

About Wolcen Studio

Wolcen Studio is a video game development company based in Nice, France. Established in 2015, the studio is committed to creating highly immersive and visually stunning action role-playing games. Their flagship title, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, was successfully funded on Kickstarter and was nominated for a number of awards, including “Best Original Score” and “Best Lighting/Texturing”.

Cozy Farming Sim Across the Valley Sprouts on PlayStation VR2, Steam VR April 6, 2023

LEIPZIG, Germany – March 6, 2023 – Across The Valley, the wholesome farming simulator developed by FusionPlay, invites VR ranchers to experience rural bliss as one of the few brand-new titles to debut on PlayStation VR2 via PlayStation 5, as well as SteamVR on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Experience pure relaxation on other VR platforms later in the year.  Assets, including screenshots, videos, and key art for Across The Valley are available here.

Realize the dream of living off the land in a charming virtual reality homestead. Prepare to get those hands dirty watering fields, milking cows, raising adorable baby animals, and even taking the pigs out for a truffle-hunting adventure! 

Marry seeds to soil and tend to them with the utmost love and care to yield a bountiful harvest at the end of the season. Sell crops at the market and reinvest profits into expanding the property or improving workflow. Establish an egg empire, develop a piggie province, or dabble in a little of everything before the sun sets on the horizon after a hard day’s work! 

Developed exclusively for VR, Across the Valley utilizes the high-end specs of new hardware to achieve state-of-the-art levels of immersion. Even the coldest of hearts will melt in the sun-kissed fields brought to life with gorgeous hand-drawn graphics, glittering with the atmospheric tunes of a soundtrack from award-winning game composers Dynamedion (HitmanInjustice 2Mortal Kombat 11).

“Our devoted team is proud to bring a fan-favorite genre to the most powerful VR hardware,” said Konrad Kuntze, CEO of FusionPlay. “The soil is a canvas and the farmers are the artists! Using their hands, they will raise adorable animals, nurture copious crops, and manage the farm of their dreams.”

For more information about Across The Valleyvisit the game’s official website and wishlist it on Steam and PlayStation.

About FusionPlay

FusionPlay GmbH is an Indie developer and micro-publisher located in Leipzig, Germany. As developers of unique new game experiences, the team combines real elements with digital applications to create breathtaking new VR experiences. As a publisher, FusionPlay cares for porting and publishing indie games from regional studios. FusionPlay develops, ports and publishes for PC, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, and Sony PlayStation 4, 5, VR, and VR2. Weblink: www.fusion-play.com

Innovative Fantasy Deck-Builder Verses of Enchantment Announced for PC on Steam

Use magically-imbued, AI-generated poetry to wax lyrical and duel wizards!

Bruges, Belgium – March 6th, 2023 – Independent developer Nachtvlam today announced their brand new 18th century-inspired fantasy strategy deck-builder, Verses of Enchantment, will be launching on Steam with a full launch later this year.

Play as an aspiring wizard in an 18th century fantasy world. Become the ultimate sorcerer as you explore the realm and learn magic in the form of cards from a cast of unique and diverse characters. Study and learn the secrets of the five different schools of magic dictating the world and collect spells in the form of cards in order to build a library of skills and knowledge.

Face off against experienced wizards and put your spellcraft to the test through deck-building combat encounters in campaign, versus and gauntlet modes. Battle by influencing AI generated poetry, using spells springing forth from previously played cards. Strategically think ahead of your opponents to control the wordcraft and become a master in calculated prose. Become one of the greats as you weave together spells and poetry in Verses of Enchantment.

For more information about Verses of Enchantment:
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Visit our website: https://www.nachtvlam.be

About Nachtvlam
Nachtvlam is an indie game development studio based in Belgium owned by Ibe Denaux. They strive to make innovative games on the bleeding edge of technology while taking inspiration from history.

Street Fighter: Duel × Monster Hunter collaboration event! Gather your fighters and challenge the mysterious wyvern Gore Magala!

Publisher A PLUS JAPAN INC. announced on March 6th that the CAPCOM-authorized RPG mobile game “Street Fighter™: Duel” will present a collaboration event with “Monster Hunter”. The Gore Magala limited-time event will be available from March 16th to March 29th.

“Gore Magala” has invaded the world of “Street Fighter™: Duel”! Wycademy invites all fighters to participate in the mission and assist Ken in the crusade against the Gore Magala.

New Fighter Gore Magala Ken joins the fight!

“Gore Magala Ken” is a fighter who is capable of inflicting both single-target and AOE damage. He is of the Infernal King Faction, which grants your team a buff according to the number of fighters belonging to the Infernal king faction in your team.

Gore Magala Ken proves himself a very aggressive fighter; his fighter type is Balanced, and with a fighting style of Savage which gives him + 25 ATK. According to your team composition, he can be a primary or secondary damage dealer.

He could also be strong in the PvP perspective as his supercombo “Tetsuzanko” can deal massive single-target damage. Gore Magala Ken will be a fine addition to the team with solid combos, as his abilities automatically stack with other fighters when they are combing.

The hunt is on! Challenge Gore Magala and win exclusive rewards

“Wycademy Assist”
 will supply food to fighters and receive a certain buff before challenging Gore Magala, similarly in the “Monster Hunter” series, in which hunters consume food from the Felyne Bistro/Canteen before their mission. During the “Gore Magala Hunt”, it is recommended to select deploy Gore Magala Ken for the hunting event to receive a damage buff for your team.

Players will challenge Gore Magala’s three body parts (wingsclaws, and head) to receive different rewards corresponding to its body part depending on the damage dealt, which can be used for exchanging rewards such as avatar frame: Gore Magala, valuable fighters, and Arcade Coins from the “Wycademy Supplies”

When challenging Gore Magala, there will be preferences toward fighters factions. For instance, fighters from the specific Faction can deal more and take less damage when challenging the corresponding body part. The Gore Magala also possesses a normal state and rage state, meaning players who like to challenge themselves can go ahead and fight the wyvern in its rage state. There will also be another event-Shadaloo Invasion. Participate in this event to claim rewards such as “Monster Bone” and “Wyvern Tear”. Wyvern Tear is essential for unlocking Gore Magala Ken.

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World of Warships: Legends Sails into Spring in its latest update

Temperatures and speeds both pick up with the return of Racing Legends mode, alongside more Tier VIII ships, a classic five-week campaign and enough St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to leave a rainbow trail in this content-packed update.

March 6thWorld of Warships are welcoming the brightest season of the year with a packed Spring update to its console edition, World of Warships: Legends. This update sees the return of Racing Legends, St. Patrick’s celebrations for the greenest day of the year and five new Tier VIII ships. On top of this, French Tier VIII cruiser Carnot resides at the end of a five-week campaign, the introduction of the first Pan-American ship and a brand-new Legendary Tier Bureau Project all awaits in this vernal Legends update.

Racing Legends: start your engines!

Launching March 20, Racing Legends makes a triumphant return for three week-long seasons. To claim victory in the race against four other players, competitors will have to choose wisely from two ships and special, boosted (but random!) consumables to secure their spot on the leaderboard. But nobody said it would be easy, there will also be torpedoes available to launch at other racers! Players can compete, rank and win to secure limited-time Racing Legends Tokens, which can be exchanged for a number of valuable rewards. These include the “Bulletproof” destroyer and three different Commander guises.

Shamrock and roll for St. Patrick’s Day

As luck would have it, Legends has found a wealth of treats at the end of the rainbow. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the game is introducing a special content range, with a Cara McMordoff Commander guise, plenty of unique Pot of Gold Crates packed full with doubloons and St. Paddy camouflages, and perhaps the best of all, Premium cruiser Celtic decked out in a special festive skin.

Welcoming new Tier VIII ships to Legendary waters

Five new ships drop anchor in the harbours of Legends, with two cruisers, two destroyers and a battleship representing US, Japanese, British and Pan-Asian navies. These high-tier behemoths will be at the head of five different tech tree lines and will become researchable from March 6.

Campaign the way to Tier VIII Carnot

This update also introduces “Lazare’s Heritage Campaign”, a classic five-week, 100-milestone campaign where French Tier VIII Carnot, equipped with robust hit points and far-reaching guns, awaits. With the catch-up mechanic in place, dedicated players can add this Premium cruiser to their fleet with Admiralty Backing active, as well as knock out a number of Heroic Effort missions.

Legendary Bureau Project and Pan-American arrival

Wrapping up this update is the addition of German battleship Schlieffen as the latest addition to the Bureau, as well as the first Pan-American ship making a splash in Legends! A brand-new Legendary Tier battleship, Schlieffen boasts the farthest-reaching secondaries of all Legends as well as an ample torpedo load worth putting in the work for. And Pan-American ships embark into the game with the introduction of Tier VII Premium battleship Atlântico, which comes equipped with a Pan-American universal Commander, Pedro Lima Santos.

This update also brings a number of bug fixes, upgrades and balance changes across the game.

About World of Warships: Legends

Experience epic naval action in World of Warships: Legends, a massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas in history’s greatest warships! Recruit legendary commanders from maritime history, upgrade your vessels and stake your claim to naval supremacy with or against players around the world in thrilling and immersive battles.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience.

Official website: https://wowslegends.com/

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

Official website: wargaming.com

Little Witch Nobeta Review

Little Witch Nobeta

Developers: Pupuya Games, Simon Creative
Publisher: Idea Factory International
Platforms: PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), Switch
Release Date: March 7, 2023
Price: $49.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

When it comes to making an action shooter, there’s always a little something that developers try and add to help set them apart from other games in the genre. In a few cases, these extra additions dip into other genres as well and even put some extra spice in the game as a result. The Pupuya Games developed Little Witch Nobeta is one such example as not only is this spell-based shooter something of a “soulslike” game but also features a cute exterior that belies a darker story waiting to be uncovered. With some familiar voicework for fans of a certain Vtuber company and some interesting design choices, does Little Witch Nobeta set itself apart?

Story

The young witch Nobeta finds herself standing in front of the ruins of a mysterious castle with little knowledge of who she is but she feels compelled to find the throne inside the castle to try and learn more about herself. She cannot manage this alone however as she quickly learns that a black cat will be her guide and, upon saving the little kitty, manages to begin her journey deeper into the fortress facing off against the crafted-soul dolls inside and dangerous bosses that reside within.

Little Witch Nobeta has a fairly simple narrative on the surface as players will mostly be treated to a few cutscenes while traveling through the story as Nobeta’s hesitations and choices are often called into question by the black cat that pushes her forward to seek the throne. There are some rather interesting interactions with the few boss characters that players encounter throughout the story but these are unfortunately a bit limited in scope though there are some interesting developments near the end of the game. That’s not to say that the game is without emotional impact as there are some moments that pull on the heartstrings a bit despite the few interactions players have with the cast of characters, especially when it comes to the bosses players battle against as well as the ending sequence.

Perhaps the most interesting element that comes from Little Witch Nobeta’s story is the way the world is built around the narrative as what looks like a fairly cute world is actually cruel and sinister. While players travel through the game they can obtain over a hundred different items from monsters, chests, breakable items, behind hidden walls, and more. These items contain a lot of the game’s lore and detail much of what has happened to the outside world, including detailing various races, the way crafted souls are created, numerous nations and how they are involved, and much more. In fact, depending on how many items players gather it can be easy to put together how certain elements have played out in the main storyline, including what happened to a few boss characters and even Nobeta herself and while this is an interesting way to make the game’s narrative a bit more compelling, it would have been nice to see this worked into the main story a little more directly.

Gameplay

In Little Witch Nobeta players will find themselves exploring a variety of locations that mostly range from narrow corridors that open into larger rooms before later areas open up a bit more in scope and utilizing magical spells and, to a lesser extent, melee to take down the various enemies that stand in Nobeta’s way. Navigating these areas can involve some light platforming here and there with Nobeta quickly gaining access to a double-jump ability though players can also chain together melee attacks to float a bit further and reach hard to reach locations. Though be careful, dodging or running too much can make Nobeta trip and fall when she runs out of stamina, something that may be a little humorous while simply exploring but can be quite risky in a fight.

Combat in Little Witch Nobeta is handled primarily through long-range magical attacks that play similar to a shooter with every one of her spell types having both a primary attack as well as a chanted charged secondary attack. Initially players will only have access to Arcane spells that works as a pistol that can be chanted to pierce through armor but eventually Nobeta will learn Ice that can rapidly fire icicles and can be charged to send locked-on ice missiles at enemies all while shielding Nobeta from fire damage, Fire that works similar to a shotgun and not only can be chanted to buff her melee attack but unleash an explosion when fired, and finally Thunder that works similar to a sniper rifle and has the most unique charged element as it not only slows down time but also allows Nobeta to rain lightning in a targeted location. This allows players to choose spells that either best fit any given fight while also letting them use what they prefer, with the icicle blasts and thunder spell being personal favorites.

All spells use various levels of mana to cast and powering up a spell by chanting will drain mana faster but players have a number of ways to not only increase Nobeta’s chanting speed but also recover mana at the same time. Attacking enemies with Nobeta’s staff will increase both gauges and countering incoming magical attacks with absorption, while a little tricky, can instantly boost Nobeta’s mana. It is also worth noting that there are a number of puzzles in the game that require players to figure out what spell to use and how to use it to clear the location which is a nice touch that, at least in one occasion, left me stumped for a bit. 

Where Little Witch Nobeta‘s combat and balance between choosing when to chant and dodging around arenas or simply blasting away with spells shine are the game’s few boss battles. While most of these bosses do telegraph their moves well-enough giving players chances to learn their attack patterns more than a few of these encounters will likely take at least a few tries to complete especially once the difficulty spikes during the later bosses. One thing that is also interesting to note is that Nobeta is a very light character, meaning that getting struck by powerful blows or even her own explosive spells can send her flying through the air with ease so players will always have to be a bit mindful of getting knocked into an instant-death fall.

That being said, this is far from a difficult game despite its design being similar to others in the soulslike genre. Players can choose from normal difficulty at the beginning or opt for the harder Advanced option but players cannot increase their difficulty once they have started the game, even in New Game+. On Normal players will frequently gain health and mana from defeating enemies or smashing breakable objects in the area while Advanced will often force players to rely on limited items to try and stay alive while managing a limited inventory space that can be slightly increased by finding bag upgrades. 

Other elements that will feel familiar for longtime fans of the subgenre are elements such as using souls obtained from enemies to increase Nobeta’s stats at Goddess statues. Nobeta can level every stat, ranging from increased health, mana, stamina, to dealing more damage or chanting faster, individually with each upgrade costing a different price from another. This allows players to build Nobeta to best fit their playstyle and just like other games, using the Goddess statue will respawn most enemies in a location allowing players to farm for souls if necessary. One nice thing that is also a bit on the easier side, players will not drop their collected souls when defeated and respawning at the Goddess statue unless they have used a cursed healing item, with this curse being cleared upon visiting a statue.

Visuals & Audio

In a few ways Little Witch Nobeta is a gorgeous game while also being a bit too basic at its core. The character designs for Nobeta, who is given a few fanservice unlockable costumes, and the bosses that players battle against through the game are gorgeous looking and have quite a lot of detail, especially during battle where their special skills are given plenty of great special effects to make them appear very powerful. Along these same lines Nobeta’s spells are impressive looking but unfortunately enemy variety is a bit lacking. Players will face off against only a few types of enemies and often these are then simply color swapped in later stages though at least some of these variations have different types of attacks. The environment that players travel through is also rather mundane most of the time as players will be traveling through plenty of gray-rock hallways but at least this monotony is broken up by the occasional fancier stage, especially near the end of the game.

The only voice track provided with this release of Little Witch Nobeta is the freshly recorded Japanese voice track and while this may be disappointing to some, fans of the Hololive Vtubers may be pleased to hear that three of the game’s bosses are voiced by members of Hololive, with Polka, Fubuki, and Noel lending their voices to the game. All of these characters, including Nobeta, are actually handled quite well, both with in-combat dialogue and reading item descriptions dependent on what location they were obtained. The game’s soundtrack is also quite impressive as the title features a varied soundtrack that changes depending on where players are exploring as well as some rather impressive sounding boss themes.

Overall

Little Witch Nobeta is not a hard souls style game by any means but that doesn’t make it a bad one. Instead it can be seen as a way to ease into the genre while also enjoying a fairly simple storyline with plenty of world lore to discover and some great character designs to go along with its fast-paced shooter-style combat. With limited enemy types and a fairly short runtime, clocking in at around nine hours if players uncover nearly everything in a single run, Little Witch Nobeta isn’t without its flaws but this is certainly a game that fans of the genre and even those looking to dip their toe into should enjoy.

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Little Witch Nobeta – Gameplay

Beneath a charming exterior lays a darker mystery as Nobeta travels through a dangerous castle and uses powerful spells to battle against multiple bosses that may sound quite familiar to some.

Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!

Nobeta, the little wonder, came to the castle alone to solve the mystery of her own life. Constantly challenging powerful crafted souls, she learned all kinds of magical abilities and befriended a mysterious little black cat. What secrets hide in the depths of the castle?

Little Witch Nobeta
Developer: Pupuya Games, Simon Creative
Publisher: Idea Factory International
Website: http://ideafintl.com/little-witch-nobeta/
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC/Steam (Early Access)
Release Date: March 7, 2023
Price: $49.99 USD

Available now to purchase – http://ideafintl.com/little-witch-nobeta/buy/

Summary:

Recommended – Little Witch Nobeta’s charming character designs belies a dark world that the simple but enjoyable story is set against all while offering entertaining fast-paced spell shooting combat.”

Check out our Review for Little Witch Nobeta here!

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Octopath Traveler 2 Gameplay

We unveil a bit of Throné’s tale as we go through her introductory chapter: Mainly why she is a thief and her reasons for wanting to break free of such a life. We also acquaint ourselves with a few of Octopath Traveler 2’s game mechanics, such as Throné’s unique fighting and thieving skills. Finally, we get to explore a bit of the overworld and look at what kind of characters and side quests players can expect to encounter.

This game 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.

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Developer: Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp.
Publisher: Square Enix
Website: https://www.octopathtraveler2.com
Platform: Windows, PS5/PS4, Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 25 Feb, 2023
Price: $59.99 USD

Available now on:

PS4/PS5: https://www.playstation.com/en-au/games/octopath-traveler-ii/
Nintendo: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/octopath-traveler-ii-switch/
PC/Steam – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1971650/OCTOPATH_TRAVELER_II/

Summary:

Recommended – Octopath Traveler II is a true RPG gem. Its robust cast of characters delivers engaging storylines set in a picturesque and diverse world, while Its gameplay is full of freedom and possibilities.

Check out our Review for Octopath Traveler 2 here!

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WayForward Reveals LUNARK Release Date

Sci-fi cinematic platformer hits consoles and PC on March 30

Valencia, Calif. – March 3, 2023 – The futuristic fight for the fate of mankind begins in only a few weeks! Independent game studio WayForward is excited to announce that LUNARK, the pixel-art sci-fi cinematic platformer, is scheduled to release digitally on March 30, 2023. Developer by Canari Games and rated E10+ by the ESRB, LUNARK will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam, priced at $19.99 ($17.99 for preorders/early adopters).

A new behind-the-scenes video featurette focusing on the game’s origins, inspiration, and narrative can be seen below:

Set in a distant future in which Earth’s moon has been transformed into the vessel for humanity’s survival, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the 1990s, exemplified by games such as Prince of Persia, Flashback, and Out of this World. As Leo, a courier with unique abilities and a mysterious past, players will run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot through pixel-art environments that come to life through detailed animation and dynamic rotoscoped cutscenes. While exploring locations such as a dystopian megalopolis, sweltering crystal caves, and an alien forest, players will overcome traps, solve puzzles, earn upgrades, and battle enemy droids as they get caught up in a struggle for survival against the totalitarian LUNARK regime and its ruling AI, NOAH.

In addition to the aforementioned digital versions of LUNARK launching on March 30, a Mac version is coming soon to Steam as well, and physical versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 are in the works from Limited Run Games in both standard and collector’s editions; details on the contents and preorder window will be announced in the near future. For more news on LUNARK, as well as information on other titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and www.canarigames.com, and follow @WayForward and @CanariGames on Twitter and Facebook.

Key Features

  • Experience a modern 2D cinematic platformer with precision gameplay, stunning animation, and rotoscoped cutscenes!
  • Immerse yourself in a compelling sci-fi story of survival, revolution, and mystery
  • Intuitive but versatile controls: Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way to freedom!
  • Explore glorious pixel-art environments, including mysterious alien ruins, a flying penitentiary, a high-tech megalopolis, and an alien forest
  • Solve puzzles, overcome traps, and interact with a variety of characters
  • Discover hidden upgrades to expand your health and weapon capabilities
  • Yes, you can pet the dog (and cat)!

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

About Canari Games

After years of providing his expertise to other game studios as a pixel artist, animator, or sound designer, it was in 2018 that Montrealer Johan Vinet founded Canari Games to work on his passion project, LUNARK

Overcome the Deadly Odds in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a Chaotic Three Kingdoms Action-RPG, Now Available

Battle Demons and Warlords Across the Later Han Dynasty while Mastering Wizardry Spells and Swordplay based on the Chinese Martial Arts in this Team NINJA Thriller!

BURLINGAME, Calif. — March 3, 2023 — Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA challenge gamers to save a demon-infested Three Kingdoms from its twisted fate in the action-packed dark fantasy, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, on PC via Windows and Steam®, and across Xbox Game Pass on both console and PC.

Set in 184 AD, during the Later Han Dynasty, Wo Long features a land overcome by chaos and destruction. With an imperial dynasty on the verge of collapse, it’s up to a nameless militia solder to overcome adversity while fighting for survival in the turbulence of a Three Kingdoms plagued by demons and overrun by some of history’s most powerful and intimidating warriors, including Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian. To overcome the odds, players will need to awaken their inner strength by mastering the fluid swordplay of the Chinese martial arts, cast Wizardry spells based on the Five Phases (elements), and even summon Divine Beasts when things appear most bleak.

As someone who has been fascinated by the ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ depicted in manga and movies since I was a child, I was thrilled to be able to fulfill my dream of creating a game about the Three Kingdoms period,” said Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Producer, Fumihiko Yasuda. “It is our hope that you will enjoy the intensity that is distinctive of Team NINJA games, as you utilize various strategies to challenge the powerful warriors and vicious demons that stand in your way.”

Added Development Producer Masaaki Yamagiwa “We received a great deal of feedback from those who played the trial version of the game, and we have done our utmost to exceed their expectations. We hope that you will enjoy the exhilarating atmosphere of this Team NINJA creation, the challenge of confronting threats, and the joy that is sure to follow.”

In celebration of the game’s launch, KOEI TECMO released the “Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Original Sound Track” across various music platforms. This contains all 53 songs from the game in their entirety, including numerous masterpieces by Kenichiro Suehiro, creator of the musical work for “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World” and “GOLDEN KAMUY”.

In addition, KOEI TECMO announced a collaboration between Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, a popular action game that has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. The collaboration begins March 3 in NARAKA, and will be available in an upcoming DLC for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

A collaboration with the clothing brand EDWIN has also been announced. Items based on the game world are planned to be created in collaboration with Team NINJA, with further details to be announced in the near future!

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