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WARNER BROS. GAMES AND DC LAUNCH GOTHAM KNIGHTS

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Step into the Roles of Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin as the New Protectors of Gotham City and Evolve into Your Own Version of the Dark Knight All-New Open-World Action RPG Set in DC’s Batman Universe is Available Now

Sydney, Australia – Oct. 22, 2022 – Warner Bros. Games and DC announced that Gotham Knights, the new open-world, third-person action RPG (role-playing game), is now available for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S and PC and is playable either solo or as a two-player online* cooperative experience.

Developed by Warner Bros. Games Montréal, Gotham Knights features Batman Family characters – Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin – a new guard of highly trained DC Super Heroes who must rise up as the protectors of an increasingly vulnerable Gotham City in the wake of Batman’s death.Introducing an original story set in DC’s Batman Universe, players must solve mysteries that connect the darkest chapters in the city’s history, while engaging in epic confrontations and encounters with notorious DC Super-Villains, such as the cold-blooded Mr. Freeze, mastermind criminal influencer Harley Quinn, shape-shifting colossus Clayface and the mysterious Court of Owls, a secret society made up of Gotham City’s wealthiest families.

View the official Gotham Knights – Cinematic Launch Trailer, below:

View the official What Is Gotham Knights Trailer, below:

“We are thrilled to launch Gotham Knights and return players to Gotham City to play as the iconic DC Super Heroes Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “Our development team at Warner Bros. Games Montréal has created a rich, multi-layered story, coupled with compelling gameplay and iconic villains for fans to engage with.”

“We’re honoured to be able to tell a new story centred around our four heroes – Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin,” said Patrick Redding, Creative Director, Warner Bros. Games Montréal. “Gotham Knights is the culmination of the hard work by the entire Warner Bros. Games Montréal team to deliver a unique gameplay experience that transports players into the roles of these characters, whether playing solo or with a friend in online co-op and bring to life some of the most infamous DC Super-Villains in new ways. We’re thrilled to finally share Gotham Knights with fans around the world.”

In Gotham Knights, players will patrol the dark streets of five distinct boroughs in a dynamic, interactive Gotham City using a variety of traversal abilities and heroic combat moves, as well as the iconic Batcycle.

 As Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin progress, their distinctive gameplay skills will evolve, along with an increasing arsenal of gadgets, gear and abilities. Each member of the Batman Family is also able to unlock special co-op take-downs and abilities such as healing or buffing teammates. Players will be able to stop crimes and explore the open-world in untethered two player online co-op. Experience, loot and story progression will carry over for the host, so players can play through the game entirely in single player or co-op mode or choose to have a friend join their session periodically.

The four playable heroes in Gotham Knights include:

  • Batgirl, also known as Barbara Gordon, is a highly trained fighter and expert computer coder and hacker who wields a tonfa along with a fierce combination of kickboxing, capoeira and jiu-jitsu.
  • Dick Grayson is Nightwing, whose unique combat style combines agility and strength. Nightwing uses his escrima sticks and wrist darts, as well as his traversal abilities which include parkour, grappling and his glider, the Flying Trapeze.
  • Red Hood, formerly known as Jason Todd, is an expert marksman and hard-hitting, hand-to-hand fighter who has gained the ability to harness mystical powers that aid him in battle and allow him to propel his body through the air to traverse the city.
  • Robin is Tim Drake, a master with his collapsible quarterstaff and a specialist in stealth techniques and deductive reasoning. Using technology from the Justice League satellite, Robin has the unique ability to teleport himself across the battlefield to take out enemies quickly and efficiently.

The Gotham Knights Standard Edition is available for $109.95 (SRP). The Gotham Knights Deluxe Edition is available for $149.95 (SRP), including the base game and Visionary Pack downloadable content (DLC) with exclusive gear, cosmetics, Beyond Suitstyle character skins inspired by the Batman Beyond animated series and more. The Gotham Knights Collector’s Edition is available for $499.95 (SRP), including the Deluxe Edition, augmented reality collectable pin, 16-page media book, exclusive Gotham City map, four-character statue diorama and more.

Additionally, players can also look forward to the upcoming Heroic Assault mode, a new co-op experience that will support up to four gamers and will be available as a free update for all Gotham Knights owners on Nov. 29, 2022. This standalone mode is separate from main story campaign and provides a dedicated arena-like environment with specific objectives to complete and enemies to defeat on each floor, with 30 action-packed floors in total.

To learn more about Gotham Knights, visit GothamKnightsGame.com or join the community conversation on Twitter (@GothamKnights), YouTube (GothamKnights), Instagram (@GothamKnights), Facebook (GothamKnights) and Discord (GothamKnights).

Fans can read more about the Gotham Knights backstory in DC’s official six issue prequel series Batman: Gotham Knights – Gilded City. Written by Gotham Knights story consultant Evan Narcisse with art by ABEL, the series debuts Oct. 25, 2022. Each physical issue will include a code for a redeemable in-game item, and issue No. 1 will include a code for an exclusive BOSO22 Batcycle skin. Subscribers to the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription platform will also receive each issue day and date with its print counterpart and is the only digital path to receiving the in-game items. The platform includes a wide-ranging selection of stories featuring all of the Gotham Knights videogame characters. For more information, fans can check out DCUniverseInfinite.com. Please note, DC UNIVERSE INFINITE is not intended for children and is not available in all countries.

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About Warner Bros. Games

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 www.wbgames.com.

About Warner Bros. Games Montréal

Established in 2010, Warner Bros. Games Montréal, a Warner Bros. Games development studio, designs AAA videogame experiences for players globally. The studio recently launched Gotham Knights, an open-world, third-person action RPG set in DC’s Batman Universe, and previously developed Batman: Arkham Origins™.  Additional information can be found at http://wbgamesmontreal.com.

About DC

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels.  DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service.  Learn more at DC.com.

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NEXON’S BLUE ARCHIVE NEW STUDENT “MARINA” UPDATE

Philip Federico
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“Red Winter Federal Academy” affiliated “Marina” Update
Event Story “A Revolutionary Ivan Kupala” and “Cherino” Recruitment Returns
New Content “Joint Firing Drill” added, with items available for coins
Event Story Return Celebration “10-Recruitment Ticket” Gift

SEOUL – Oct. 21, 2022 – NEXON Korea Corp (CEO: Jung-Hun Lee) announced an update featuring the new student, “Marina,” for the subculture game Blue Archive developed by their subsidiary company Nexon Games (CEO: Yong-Hyun Park).

The newly added “Marina” is a Piercing-type Striker affiliated with the “Red Winter Federal Academy.” Her EX skill deals damage proportional to her ATK to enemies within an arc and reduces their “Recovery Boost” for 30 seconds.

Along with this, the Event Story “A Revolutionary Ivan Kupala” and the “Red Winter Federal Academy” affiliated Piercing-type Striker Cherino’s Recruitment are returning. You can join Cherino, who has lost her position as president due to the sudden coup d’état, on her revolutionary journey to regain her position. Also, players can clear Event Story No.1 “Ivan Kupala Festival Street” to obtain the “Red Winter Federal Academy” affiliated Explosive-type Special Student “Nodoka.”

New content “Joint Firing Drill” has also been added. You may participate periodically in a “Firing Drill,” “Defense Drill,” and “Breakthrough Drill,” which are each composed of four stages. You may obtain “Joint Firing Drill Coins” from completing “Joint Firing Drills,” which can be used to obtain items like “Secret Tech Notes,” “Eimi’s Eleph,” “Superior Fusion Keystone,” and “Superior Activity Report.”

Nexon is also gifting all users who log in before Tuesday, Oct. 25 a “10-Recruitment Ticket” in celebration of the returning event Story.

Details regarding Blue Archive’s new student “Marina” and upcoming event update can be viewed in the official community.

Official “Blue Archive” Forum: [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM Ushers Award-Winning Anthology Frights to Xbox Oct. 28

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Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM Ushers Award-Winning Anthology Frights to Xbox Oct. 28

VANCOUVER, Canada — October 21, 2022 — Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM, a short playable story in the award-winning anthology Paper Ghost Stories, brings a spectral visitor to three childhood friends on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Friday, October 28.

Strange happenings occur when three children in Southeast Asia meet a new neighbor. Twist and turn through a dark narrative as they attempt to make a new friend and nightmarish visions emerge. Terrifying, otherworldly energies lurk behind the seemingly normal apartment block. Seek dark secrets hiding underneath reality’s foundation, and reveal the block’s uncovered truths.

Explore relationships between characters through choice-based conversations unlocking various narrative perspectives. Converse with residents, complete minigame challenges, and try to maintain the sanity of a youthful crew as they endure a night of Ghost Month. Dip into Paper Ghost Stories’ haunting universe ahead of the upcoming Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open, the first full-sized game in the series, launching next year. 

Learn the full story through multiple playthroughs by making different decisions. Coming in at around an hour of playtime, discover an eerie world in the “paper theatre” aesthetic inspired by the paper puppetry of Southeast Asia. Experience a coming-of-age drama authentic to Malaysian culture through soundscapes recorded on-location. Adventure into the unknown and see why 7PM earned the SEA Game Awards 2020 Grand Jury Award, Best Game Design, and Best Visual Art.

Paper Ghost Stories: 7PM launches Friday, October 28 for $3.99/€3.99/ £3.49 on Xbox consoles. For more information, follow Cellar Vault Games and Chorus Worldwide on Twitter, and visit the official Paper Ghost Stories page on Chorus Worldwide’s website.

“Before we can share more on Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open, we’re keen to offer a taste of the anthology with more players,” said Shintaro Kanaoya, founder and CEO of Chorus Worldwide. “7PM was where it all started, and we’re happy that Xbox fans will have a chance to witness these first cryptic events.” 

About Chorus Worldwide

Chorus Worldwide is a global publisher composed of gaming veterans with experience at world-renowned companies including Microsoft, Supermassive Games, and Electronic Arts. Originally created to guide indie developers into the rapidly growing Asian markets, Chorus now works with talented developers across the world, including Argentina, Indonesia, and Malaysia, to launch games globally, finding huge success in titles like the acclaimed Coffee Talk, and the Asian releases of The Room and The Room Two.

About Cellar Vault Games

In 2015, Benny Chan Beng Lee and Eshan Jayatilaka, two students in their final year of game dev studies, played Hideo Kojima’s infamous P.T. with the rest of their team. So inspired were they by the experience, they applied those principles to their graduation project, The Plight, and then set up their own studio in Malaysia.

Continuing to be inspired by their formative experience, Cellar Vault Games makes horror and mystery titles infused with a local flavour. The team hopes to continue broadening its scope, embrace the burgeoning talent of the Malaysian game dev scene, strive for the highest quality, and unlock the next hidden gem in the vault.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Review

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Review

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

Developer: Falcom
Publisher: NIS America
Platforms: Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed)
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $49.99 USD – Available Here $79.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

The Legend of Heroes series has had quite a journey in the West. Not only has this long running series seen its many releases scattered across various platforms but even different publishers have handled certain arcs with one swapping hands right in the middle of the story. As such, it seemed as if the forgotten Crossbell arc may never see an actual Western release after its preceding Trails in the Sky and following Trails of Cold Steel were released in their entirety. Thankfully that has changed with NIS America bringing the first game in the arc, The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, to the West with the sequel arriving in 2023 so now that this RPG has finally arrived in the West, is it worth diving into?

Story

Although it may find itself placed in the middle of the series, newcomers will find that Trails from Zero is mostly accessible thanks to the fact that it starts with a fresh new protagonist by the name of Lloyd Bannings as he travels back to his hometown of Crossbell. Lloyd is a freshly graduated police detective and quickly finds himself assigned to the Crossbell Police Department’s brand new Special Support Section. What seems like a unique position for growth quickly reveals itself to be a strange stunt from the government to focus more on taking care of odd jobs for the citizens than actual policing. It isn’t long however before this unique group of rookies find themselves embroiled with the criminal underworld in Crossbell, dealing with the corruption running rampant through the city, and dealing with the political tensions that arise from Crossbell’s tenuous position between two powerful nations looking for an advantage.

That being said Trails from Zero starts as a fairly slow burn which is something of an issue for The Legend of Heroes series as the SSS starts incredibly small in an effort to restore the people’s faith in the local police but thanks to some excellent writing, even the smallest of details eventually are woven together to create an intriguing plot point and the smaller scale of Crossbell and its cast of characters help make these storytelling elements all the stronger. Players are quickly introduced to the core cast of characters that make up their party with Lloyd coming off as a bit too stereotypical as a JRPG protagonist but thanks to his allies and developments throughout the story his strengths become apparent, the standoffish genius Tio Plato who begins to warm up to the group, to the laidback Randy Orlando, and the more prim Elie Macdowell opening up as well.

By keeping the core cast of characters small the story can spend more time allowing them to develop and interact with one another in a satisfying fashion. Of course there are plenty of other great characters to be found in Trails from Zero especially with the wide array of side-characters that players will interact over the course of the roughly fifty five hour journey. In many ways, the town itself can feel like the star of the show as players will see various interactions with NPCs and shops change over the course of the story. This allows for the game to feel a bit more personal as townsfolk will remark about the latest events and even provide additional backstory and worldbuilding elements that help create a thriving narrative that, despite the slow burn, eventually culminates into an incredibly satisfying and grandiose finale.

Now it is worth noting that while newcomers can jump into Trails from Zero fairly easily, there are references to events and even the conclusion of a plot point from Trails in the Sky that only those familiar with the first three games will easily recognize. Along these same lines those who have played Trails of Cold Steel may also notice some events that can allude to future events. That being said this is a real boon to fans of the franchise as Falcom is excellent at bridging a storyline between story arcs. It is also worth noting that while the various side-quests that players can take on do reveal extra bits of worldbuilding and even some great unique dialogue more often than not, most of these side-quests are unfortunately a bit on the bland side and often require far too much backtracking or travel before the game’s fast travel system opens up.

Gameplay

As far as gameplay goes, Trails from Zero will feel right at home for longtime fans as it makes use of most of the same systems that fans have grown familiar with over the years while newcomers will find it fairly easy to get a grasp of. When it comes to exploring areas filled with enemies, players will usually be able to see foes on the map and aim to either stun them or run into them from behind to try and gain an advantage in combat. Once in a fight the game makes use of a fairly standard turn-based system with characters acting along an action queue where standard attacks and crafts can be used instantly and most Arts having a small casting delay before being unleashed on enemies.

Battles may take place on a grid based field but players will not be moving their fighters around, instead they will move automatically to attack enemies or, in a few cases, only move to try and approach their target. Depending on the skill being used, players will be able to adjust the area of effect to try and target more enemies or allies to get the most out of their move. It is also nice to note that the S-Crafts mechanic allows players to jump the line of attack and unleash a powerful move that can either deal extreme amounts of damage to an enemy or heal/buff the entire party. These S-Crafts can only be used once the gauge reaches 100 and can be triggered at any time, meaning players may want to save them between battles.

As mentioned before, players can ambush enemies on the field by approaching them from behind or stunning them and, besides having a starting advantage in combat, there is another combat mechanic that comes into play. These come in the form of Team Rush which can randomly occur during a battle or almost always if the player has advantage. Team Rush will play a cinematic style series of attacks that see the entire party laying into the enemies and dealing quite a lot of damage to the point that it can wipe out entire mobs of generic foes. This, plus the ability to easily aim AoE attacks, allows for players to make the most out of the combat system with plenty of options available.

As usual for the series players will be able to take customization an extra step further thanks to the Orbment system. As players earn quartz from treasure chests, completing quests, and crafting them from enemy drops they will be able to equip a number of each to their party members. Through trial and error players will learn that various elemental levels earned from equipping certain types of quartz can unlock powerful new arts that can be used in combat though it is worth noting that most of these unlocks are not hinted at and must be discovered for oneself.

It is also nice to note that the game’s fast forward option becomes an absolutely wonderful addition when it comes to combat and exploration. As mentioned before, many side-quests see the player traveling back to areas they have previously visited or facing off against enemies that are a bit too simple. As such being able to speed up the gameplay to help accelerate exploration and the game’s combat, as fun as it is, makes backtracking and grinding, should players ever need to, far easier to handle.

Visuals & Audio

Now although Trails from Zero was originally released in 2010 as a PSP game, the title’s graphics hold up incredibly well thanks to the art style and sprite usage throughout the game. It is worth noting that the graphics were given an improvement for the PlayStation 4 release however, for strange reasons, this version of the game has not seen the most significant graphical upgrades like the Switch and PC releases were given. That being said, the game runs flawlessly and still looks fairly impressive for a sprite based RPG with plenty of great looking special effects for powerful arts. It must also be said that the character portraits are quite impressive looking, though one downside that must be mentioned is that the level designs for some areas can be a bit on the simplistic side and can feel rather repetitive, an issue that is only compounded thanks to the amount of backtracking players will likely do.

With the release of Trails from Zero NIS America has provided the original Japanese voice track accompanied by some excellently handled English text localization giving the massive amount of dialogue in the game the care it deserves. The soundtrack is also an exceptional offering with every track sounding impressive, especially when it comes to the game’s battle themes and most of the exploration tracks.

Overall

There was once a time that The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero seemed like a game that would remain locked in Japan but now that it has arrived in the West it has proven itself to be just as impressive as the rest of the series. Stellar writing, a colorful and charming cast of characters that are tighter knit than usual, and a satisfyingly told story that is a bit of a slow burn make this RPG a fantastic adventure with fun and engaging combat. Those who have yet to dip into The Legend of Heroes series may be hesitant to do so but the beginning of the Crossbell arc here serves as a solid entry point while also giving longtime fans satisfying continuations of past entries.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake Extended Gameplay Footage and Screenshots Revealed

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Resident Evil 4 Remake Extended Gameplay Footage and Screenshots Revealed

Ever since it was first revealed that Resident Evil 4 would be given a full remake, fans have been waiting for a good long look at what the game will look and play like and now Capcom has delivered on quite a lot of those elements. The company has released an extended gameplay trailer showing everything from gunplay and stealth to various signature enemies and allies that Leon will encounter throughout the game. The footage of Leon S. Kennedy’s harrowing first encounter with the Ganados highlights how the development team is introducing modern design techniques and state-of-the-art graphics to both faithfully recreate and add depth to the original game’s vision.

This first look at combat showed only some of the new ways Ganados attack, chase, and outflank Leon with staggering speed and ferocity. Leon’s arsenal of weapons and close combat maneuvers now include the ability to parry enemy attacks and deliver finishing blows with his knife. The Merchant returns with plenty of new and returning gear for Leon and players will also be given a look at how Leon’s attache case will be making its return, though now players will be able to synthesize healing items and ammunition similar to more recent games.

The new trailer can be found below while the game itself is currently set to be released on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 24, 2023.

Resident Evil Village DLC: Winters’ Expansion and Gold Edition will be available on October 28!

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Sydney, Australia – 21st October 2022 – Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, a bundle of Resident Evil Village and add-on content Winters’ Expansion arrives on October 28th, 2022, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam.

The story of Ethan Winters and the Winters family depicted in Resident Evil 7 Biohazard and Resident Evil Village will come to an end. The DLC Winters’ Expansion including the new story Shadow of Rose will also be released soon. Included below is the latest information released during the Resident Evil Showcase today.

Watch the full showcase here:

A gameplay demo of the Third Person Mode is now available!

In this demo, players can try out the Third Person Mode, where you will be able to enjoy witnessing Ethan’s desperate actions to survive in a whole new light. You can also use the First Person Mode which same as the main game. Players who have never played Village are welcome to experience it.

Shadows of Rose

Shadow of Rose, the final chapter of the Winters’ story. Taking place 16 years after the main story, in the “Realm of Consciousness” that is far from the real world, what awaits Rosemary is a nightmare-like escape. In the end, Ethan’s beloved daughter who sacrificed his life to protect, her destiny will be…

  • Full of aliens wandering in the Realm of Consciousness

A strange creature that appeared from the liquid void and blocked Rose’s path. The reason for their appearance is shrouded in mystery.

  • Purifying Crystal

A light that illuminates the Realm of Consciousness creeping in the darkness – Purifying Crystal. It seems to have a relationship with Rose’s “power”.

  • Masked Duke

A mysterious man who manipulates the aliens in Realm of Consciousness.

  • The alien chasing after Rose

The alien those chase after Rose in Realm of Consciousness. Its threat is incomparable to the Face Eater.

Resident Evil Re:Verse release on 28 October! More support for cross-platform play!

Resident Evil Re:Verse, the online exclusive multiplayer game that lets you battle it out as beloved characters from the Resident Evil series, will be available for free for anyone that’s bought either Resident Evil Village or Resident Evil Village Gold Edition! This title will release on October 28th, 2022, with support for cross-platform play.

To enjoy the game, players must register for a Capcom ID and link their account with their platform of choice. Please refer to the video below to register and link your account to play Resident Evil Re:Verse.

Register CAPCOM ID: https://cid.capcom.com/en/

How to Register a CAPCOM ID Account:

Linking External Accounts to your CAPCOM ID Tutorial Video:

Early access for Resident Evil Re:Verse!

We will open early access from October 24th, at 1:00PM AEDT, until October 26th, at 2:00 pm, so players can experience Resident Evil Re:Verse before the service starts. Players who have purchased Resident Evil Village can participate by simply downloading Resident Evil Re:Verse. Like the official service, early access also supports cross-play across all platforms to enable fierce battles with other players!

Title updates roadmap for Resident Evil Re:Verse

Updates are planned for Resident Evil Re:Verse after it has been officially released, including additional stages and playable characters. In the latest promotional video, you can even see a different side of Chris Redfield’s elite Hound Wolf unit in Resident Evil Village, as well as village-based stages and the main monster Lycan.

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Resident Evil Village Gold Edition Game Information

Platform: PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4,

Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC (Steam)

Release Date: 28 Oct 2022

Genre: Survival Horror

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New Tales From The Borderlands – Now Available

Philip Federico
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Make mayhem your business in this much-anticipated spiritual successor filled with fame, fortune, and frogurt

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software released New Tales from the Borderlands® worldwide. The new choice-based, narrative adventure game expands further the Borderlands universe and is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

A spiritual successor to the beloved Telltale Games title, New Tales from the Borderlands is a brand-new game that carries forward the same sense of adventure and storytelling. Within the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Meridian City, players control three lovable losers on the worst day of their lives through deep, immersive story scenes, mini-games and free-walk sequences. Every choice that players make can affect how the story unfolds, often in unexpected ways.

“With concept and writing collaboration between talent who worked on the original Tales from the Borderlands and an all-Gearbox production team driven by the incredible creative leadership of Gearbox Studio Quebec, we’re stoked for everyone to play New Tales from the Borderlands,” said Randy Pitchford, founder of the Gearbox Entertainment Company. “The new storylines and characters will entertain newcomers to the Borderlands universe and those who have played and loved other Borderlands games.”

New Tales from the Borderlands contains a number of compelling narrative dynamics and features that bring the cinematic experience to new heights:

  • Three Nobodies on a Mission. Decide the fates of altruistic scientist Anu, her ambitious, “streetwise” brother Octavio, and the fierce, frogurt-slinging Fran. With nothing left to lose and everything to gain, you’ll claw and con your way through this thrilling five-part story full of gun-toting goons, otherworldly beasts, and delicious tacos.
  • An Explosive Cinematic Adventure. The Borderlands aren’t just home to Vault Hunters, bandits, and weapons-corp CEOs—they’re full of downtrodden, intrepid civilians just trying to get by. With a host of returning and fresh faces, including an assassin bot with comedic aspirations and a less-murderous-than-usual bandit, this unforgettable tale is sure to delight fans new and old.
  • You Control the Final Outcome. The decisions you make determine how your story ends. Whether it’s Anu’s vision of a universe that uses technology to save lives rather than destroy them, Octavio’s dreams of fame and fortune, or Fran’s frosty plot for revenge—their success or failure depends on you.

New Tales from the Borderlands is available in two editions:

  • New Tales from the Borderlands: Standard Edition is available for $59.95* on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in digital format only;
  • New Tales from the Borderlands: Deluxe Edition is available for $79.95* on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in digital and physical formats, and includes the New Tales from the Borderlands as well as Tales from the Borderlands**.

Developed by Gearbox Software, New Tales from the Borderlands is rated “MA 15+” by the Australian Classification Board. For more information, please visit newtalesborderlands.com.

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*Based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local store for info.

**Digital orders of New Tales from the Borderlands (Deluxe Edition): a digital copy of Tales from the Borderlands will be automatically entitled at time of purchase. Physical orders of New Tales from the Borderlands (Deluxe Edition): a digital copy of Tales from the Borderlands will be delivered via code in box. Terms apply. Tales from the Borderlands will be delivered for the same platform format and to the platform account associated with the purchase.

Atomicrops’ New Halloween-Themed DLC Incoming!

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Experience new challenges and more for the action roguelite farm sim on October 25 on PC and later this year on consoles

STOCKHOLM – Oct. 20, 2022 – Atomicrops, the action roguelite farming sim set in a post-apocalyptic mutant wasteland, has announced its new “Deerly Beloved” DLC. This Halloween-themed content drop will launch on October 25 on PC via Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store for $4.99 USD with a 10% discount at launch. It is expected to arrive on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch later this year.

The new “Deerly Beloved” premium DLC will feature:

  • A new final boss – this skeletal deer is itching to get hitched and will fight for love!
  • Four new epic camps to discover with exciting rewards
  • Make a spooky combat-focused ally
  • Harvest souls with epic tier loot from a legendary farmer
  • Tree upgrades that mutate to your advantage
  • New tool – Axes: Cut down trees so you can move them
  • A new shop to discover

In addition, all Atomicrops owners on PC will receive a free update on October 25 featuring new ways to improve your idyllic farm life. The revamped crop progression system delivers dozens of new upgrades when you grow and evolve crops from different biomes. Meanwhile, new tools like upgradable garden beds and the Propagator will help simplify the task of sowing your crops.

Manage and protect the last farm in the post-apocalyptic wasteland in Atomicrops! Grow mutant crops and reap a bountiful harvest to keep humanity (and your profits) alive, but be ready to fight off nightly raids from local mutant pests and bandits. Forage the surrounding biomes for loot, upgrade your farm with new tools, befriend helpful animal companions, and marry a local townsfolk to help you defend it all.

For more on Atomicrops, visit www.atomicrops.com.

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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.

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Review

Claudio Meira
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Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Review

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars

Developer: Acme Gamestudio
Publisher: tinyBuild
Platforms: PC (Reviewed), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Price: $49.99 AUD / $34.99 USD – Available Here

Overview

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is an action-RPG that makes heavy use of Greco-Roman culture for its worldbuilding. Asterigos was developed by Acme Gamestudio which is composed by some veteran game makers including ex-Blizzard staff. As is the case with many indie action-RPGs nowadays, Asterigos utilizes the blueprint from the Souls series for its combat and exploration. With that said, it is a much more approachable and forgiving game that plays and feels more like a traditional action-RPG.

Story

You assume the role of Hilda, a warrior of the Northwind legion. When the expedition led by her father to investigate the cursed city-state of Aphes goes missing, it falls upon Hilda to find out what went wrong and help them complete their mission.

Asterigos is a very narrative-driven, action-RPG with a lot of optional lore beyond the main story. During her journey, Hilda will encounter a variety of characters which she can choose to learn more about. It’s truly a ton of text in the form of dialogues or documents detailing the Aphesians and their current conundrum. My curiosity always gets the best of me, and I read everything. What kind of RPG player would I be if I didn’t? Sometimes, the text complements the game well. Other times, it feels like a drag to put it bluntly. The main story has a lot going on with different parties looking to gain the political upper hand. In the middle of all that lies Hilda, who is trying to find her Northwind legion companions. Hilda’s actions might benefit this or that character or group. You, as the player, even have a bit of input on how that’s going to play out. I like this concept, but the story wasn’t that gripping for my tastes.

Gameplay

So, what about that Souls-like gameplay? Well, Asterigos is more of a Souls-lite to be honest. Asterigos puts more emphasis on the RPG/adventure side of things. After the introductory area, which includes a battle with a neat giant Croc boss, you gain access to the main hub or your base of operations. From there, Minerva, your employer of sorts, will assign a mission for you. The first two mission areas can only be entered through passages inside the base. After that, you can pick a path or even go back to a previous area since they’re all connected.

Hilda came very well prepared for this mission. A few minutes into the game, she retrieves five weapons that she brought with her. These are your main weapons that you’ll be using throughout the adventure. Sounds boring? Well, not quite: As you level up, you gain talent points that you can use to unlock new skills for your weapon of choice. Each weapon has a fair number of skills. Some of them are more versatile than others and unlocking skills can change their usability somewhat. The downside to this system is that you have a very limited number of talent points, so you need to focus on one or two weapons at a time. You can also reset your spent points by using a certain item, which allows you to make different builds to keep the combat fresh. Besides your main arsenal, you can find or buy other secondary weapons which are mainly throwable ones. 

There’s a lot to see in the city-state of Aphes. The levels are varied both in scope and themes. The Black Streets and the Arges Bazaar feature some vertical exploration with a bit of platforming; it’s too bad that the game is so limited and safe in this regard, especially since you gain the ability to jump early on. There’s even a mining town with plenty of NPCs to talk to exactly like in your typical RPG. Definitely, exploration is easily my favorite part of Asterigos. The game gives players a lot of space to explore. It’s fun to scour the environs for items and side quests. What isn’t fun is the amount of backtracking that you’re expected to do, since there’s no fast travel for at least the three initial missions. 

Combat is deliberately slow with Hilda taking a bit of time to link attacks and form a combo. Timing your button presses correctly to form a chain is a bit finicky: I particularly prefer to just mash a bit, it’s a lot less frustrating that way. Despite being ferocious beasts and highly trained soldiers, your foes lack aggressiveness and especially awareness; it’s too easy to move through them mostly undetected. Bosses can dish out a lot of damage, but the strategy to conquer them is simple enough that it won’t take more than a few tries to emerge victorious. You have three levels of difficulty to choose from, but even the hardest one is still easily negotiable for those used to action games. I can see a lot of people not being that bothered about the problems with the combat in this game. While I don’t really like how the combat is designed, I can say that it’s at least serviceable.

Visuals

The game’s visuals are simple but pleasing overall. Acme Gamestudio opted for a cartoonish art style when crafting Asterigos’ world and characters. Hilda and her allies are well modeled with good looking textures and animations. The same can be said about the main bosses and antagonists. Asterigos is a very good looking game considering it’s an indie, low-budget product. There are some inconsistencies such as areas that look a bit blocky and feature low resolution textures, but nothing that is too aggravating.

Audio

Asterigos’ soundtrack is varied with some good compositions. The music mostly stays in the background when exploring, which I find fitting for this type of game. Not everything is quietude though. Some areas have a more audible theme. Bosses also each have their epic themes. The sound effects are generally on the weak side and lack impact.

Overall

Asterigos doesn’t do anything exceptionally. Regardless, it’s a decent package that I feel will polarize fans of the genre.

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NEW FINAL FANTASY XVI TRAILER “AMBITION” INTRODUCES THE REALM OF VALISTHEA AND ITS DOMINANTS

Philip Federico
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LONDON (20th October 2022) –Square Enix Ltd., announced today the release of the latest trailer for the highly anticipated new entry in the acclaimed FINAL FANTASY franchise, FINAL FANTASY® XVI, which will be releasing on the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) in Summer 2023. The trailer, named “AMBITION”, gives players a more in-depth look at FINAL FANTASY XVI’s backstory, including the realm of Valisthea and its rich cast of characters they will encounter in the game, including Dominants – single men and women who are blessed with the ability to call upon a dread power, which is unlike anything ever seen in the series.

The development team also posted new comments as they set their sights on delivering an unforgettable experience to gamers across the globe. “I’m happy to announce that our newest trailer—Ambition—is now live,” commented Naoki Yoshida, Producer, FINAL FANTASY XVI. “Rather than focusing on action as we did in our last reveal, this time we wanted to give the world a more in-depth look at FINAL FANTASY XVI’s lore and its rich cast of characters—with the Dominants front and centre.”

“As the game edges closer to completion, the team has turned its full attention to debugging and final adjustments,” said Hiroshi Takai, Director, FINAL FANTASY XVI. “Now that things are starting to come together, the game is sizing up to be something truly special.”

To view new screenshots from the trailer, the full comments from both the Producer and Director, and information about the Dominants of powerful Eikons, Odin and Bahamut, please visit the official FINAL FANTASY XVI teaser website at: http://www.finalfantasyxvi.com

In an immersive world built by talented developers, including Kazutoyo Maehiro (Creative Director & Original Screenplay), Michael-Christopher Koji Fox (Localization Director) and more, FINAL FANTASY XVI brings players into the realm of Valisthea, where Eikons are powerful and deadly creatures that reside within Dominants—single men or women who are blessed with the ability to call upon their dreaded power. The story follows Clive Rosfield, a young man dedicated to mastering the blade, who is dubbed the First Shield of Rosaria and tasked to guard his younger brother Joshua—the Dominant of the Phoenix. Unexpected events set Clive on a dark and dangerous road to revenge.

FINAL FANTASY XVI is a standalone single-player action RPG being developed for the PlayStation®5 console and is set to release Summer 2023. This title is not yet rated.

About FINAL FANTASY
For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 168 million units worldwide. 

About Square Enix, Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 168 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 84 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com
 
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