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Roguelike Kung Fu Deckbuilder Nitro Kid Slides onto PC October 18

Philip Federico
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Open Playtest Now Available Ahead of the Full Launch this Fall

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Sept. 21, 2022 — Nitro Kid, a roguelike deck-builder from developer Wildboy Studios and publisher tinyBuild squares up on PC via Steam on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. An open playtest with never-before-seen characters and game levels starts on Steam today.

Enter neon 80’s Miami where sleazy megacorporation INFINITY has stepped in to clean up after a crystal meteor devastated the city, killing hundreds of adults due to acute radiation, and displacing even more children–or so it seemed. Later dubbed NITRO KIDs, these missing youths were discovered to have never been missing at all. Instead, they were held in confinement by INFINITY, the subject of experiments in massive underground laboratories in hopes of creating a new breed of military super soldiers.

Prepare to fight as secret agents L33, J4X, and K31, some of the few individuals with knowledge of the NITRO KIDs’ whereabouts, as they jab, block, and slide their way through the procedurally generated rooms of the INFINITY tower. Break in, fight off killer robots, formidable INFINITY employees, and abominable mutants, and finally burn the INFINITY tower to the ground and save the NITRO KIDs.

Navigate a grid-based combat system with progressive deck building to shift and slide around enemies to find the most optimal position to execute deadly kung fu combos with more than 250 unique cards to choose from. Lay down a Skill card like Inferno to double a target’s Burn damage before igniting them with a flaming Whirlkick, or apply the Full Metal Jacket card to take up to 10 more points of damage when in a pinch. Unlock and combine lethal new cards, including playable characters and card sets to invent new playstyles.

An open playtest is now live, where players will be randomly assigned one of two new, unrevealed characters–heavy hitter and counter attack master J4X or tech and weaponry expert K31–as well as never-before-seen levels ahead of the full release. To learn more about the playtest and apply for a chance to join, check out the Wildboy Studios community on Discord before its full launch on October 18.

“We’re excited to release our special fusion of ‘80s action movies, a retro cyberpunk aesthetic, and classic kung fu films as our submission to the resurgence in popularity of all of the above,” said Patric Corletto, CEO at Wildboy Studio. “We’re bringing an entirely unorthodox style of gameplay to this 80s inspired style of game, and we can’t wait to see where players take it.”

Nitro Kid will be available on Windows PC via Steam on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. It will support English, French, German, Spanish (Europe), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese languages.

For more information, visit the Wildboy Studios website, follow @tinyBuild and @nitrokid_wbs on Twitter, and join the Wildboy Studios’ Discord.

About Wildboy Studios

Wildboy Studios is a New Zealand-based game development company formed in 2017 by New Zealanders Sid Bardiya and Ben Costeloe, and Italian Patric Corletto. With a strong desire to focus on narrative-driven design, they began working on a project that would later be named ATONE. Nitro Kid is their second game.

About tinyBuild

tinyBuild is a Seattle-based indie label behind the Hello Neighbor franchise and over 30 renowned titles, including Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and Party Hard. With additional development offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Riga, Latvia, tinyBuild is rapidly building a portfolio of fun, high-quality games across multiple platforms.

NI NO KUNI: CROSS WORLDS ADDS IMPRINT EQUIPMENT SYSTEM IN NEW GAME UPDATE

Philip Federico
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LOS ANGELES – September 21, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released a new game update for its massively multiplayer online role-playing anime game Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds. With the update, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds’ Imprint System can now be used to Imprint Equipment,and it will help players take on the game’s toughest challenges in the newly opened Chaos Field dungeon ‘Aquarius’s Ancient Castle’.

The max level has been expanded as well so players can enjoy the vast world of Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds even further with their newly imprinted equipment.

In addition, players will have the opportunity to participate in limited-time events to receive special rewards:

  • Find The Imprint Medals – Clearing various missions such as Swift Solutions Errands and the Familiar Arena will grant players Silver Imprint Medals and Gold Imprint Medals. Medals can then be exchanged for rewards like Secret Juice. Exchanging all the available items will grant players access to a 4★ Equipment Selection Chest, which includes Light and Darkness equipment.
  • Treasure Hunt Event – Players can earn Treasure Hunt Compasses by participating in the Duel Yard and clearing the Power Up Dungeons. With the Treasure Hunt Compasses, players can open each slot of the board where various rewards await including Superior Weapon Enhancement Stones, Familiar Summon Coupons, Equipment Summon Coupons, and more.

Developed based on Level-5 and Studio Ghibli’s original fantasy RPG series ‘Ni no Kuni,’ Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is now available on mobile platforms and playable on PC using cross-play.

For the latest game info and updates, visit the official website (https://ninokuni.netmarble.com/) and follow the game’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord channels.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and Marvel Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

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ALIEN SYMBIOTES ATTACK MARVEL FUTURE FIGHT IN LATEST GAME UPDATE

Philip Federico
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LOS ANGELES – September 21, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new game update titled “Symbiote Invasion II” for its blockbuster mobile RPG MARVEL Future Fight. Players can experience newly added characters, uniforms, and tier upgrades among other content.

The Symbiote Invasion II game update adds two new characters: Gorr from Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder and Toxin (Modern). In addition, players can customize their characters further with new uniforms for Venom (King in Black), Agent Venom (Classic) and Scream (Silence).

In Alliance Battle mode, Squad Battle has been replaced with the new higher difficulty level: Legend. Players wanting to test their skills are required to pick a combination of heroes before going into battle. New character tier upgrades are now available for Gorr (Natural Tier-3) and Venom (Tier-4 with new Striker skill). Additionally, Agent Venom, Toxin and Scream will receive Awakened Skills and Transcended Potential.

Other updates to further elevate the overall gameplay experience include improvements with Skill Tooltip, Skill Preview, and Combat Ready (hero setup function has been added at combat start).

MARVEL Future Fight has over 120 million players across the world with the game currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Seven Knights 2, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, MARVEL Future Revolution, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2022 MARVEL

App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.  App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

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Broken Pieces Full Playthrough

Claudio Meira
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Broken Pieces Full Playthrough

In this full playthrough of Broken Pieces, we take the role of Elyze, the only person left in the town of Saint-Exil. Dangerous entities roam the streets during the night, so Elyze must make good use of her daytime to explore and uncover Saint-Exil’s secrets.

Broken Pieces is fundamentally a narrative-focused, action-adventure game with emphasis on puzzles and story. The game also throws some combat into the mix to make things less monotone. These encounters with what appears to be ethereal beings aren’t frequent enough and, most importantly, not as fleshed out enough to be engaging. Despite the constant walking back and forth, the story is interesting, and the suspense ramps up gradually, even if the conclusion leaves a lot to be desired.

Broken Pieces is a psychological thriller taking place in a french coastal village somehow outside the flow of time. Solve the mysteries by putting the pieces of the story back together by figuring out the enigma behind this mystical place.

Broken Pieces
Developer: Elseware Experience, Benoit Dereau, Mael Vignaux
Publisher: Freedom Games
Website: http://www.elseware-experience.com/BrokenPieces
Platform: Windows
Release Date: 10 Sep, 2022
Price: $19.99 USD

Available now on Steam – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293730/Broken_Pieces/

Summary:

Recommended – “Broken Pieces takes some inspiration from old classics to deliver an action-adventure thriller that just falls short of realizing its potential.”

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NBA 2K23 Review

Travis Bruno
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NBA 2K23 Review

NBA 2K23

Developer: Visual Concepts
Publisher: 2K Games
Platforms: Xbox Series X (Reviewed), PC, PlayStation 5
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $69.99 USD – Available Here $119.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

As someone who grew up in the Chicago suburbs while Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were dominating the NBA, the return of the Jordan Challenges to NBA 2K23 twelve years after it was previously showcased already makes 2K and Visual Concepts’ latest yearly iteration of basketball an appealing item. That being said, after last year’s microtransactions pervaded nearly every aspect of the game, will the various additions and on-court improvements help this release shine past these darker aspects?

Story

As usual with a NBA 2K release, the MyCareer mode that functions as both one of the core online aspects and primary option for those looking to build their own star comes with its own storyline. This time around in NBA 2K23 players’ MyCareer will be drafted to the team of their choosing but unfortunately, their selection in the draft wasn’t a popular one with the fans as nearly everyone wanted them to recruit Shep, who was drafted immediately after the player by a separate team. This ignites a rivalry between Shep and MP (the player’s name… get it?) as they try to prove that they deserved to be drafted first. 

Now while this tale does avoid plenty of random drama and does allow the player to immediately jump into the NBA, it is also incredibly bland. As players play through games and complete various objectives, they will talk to stand-in characters that replace the actual coaches and managers of the team they selected to be drafted by all while the rivalry is played out in a useless manner to the point that it detracts from the actual effort of becoming a rising star for the team.

Outside of the poorly handled plot of the MyCareer mode, the main storyline told through NBA 2K23 are the Jordan Challenges. These fifteen matches begin with Jordan’s North Carolina game playing for the 1982 NCAA Championship and run all the way through to his final championship match against the Jazz in 1998 that culminates in winning his sixth Championship with the Bulls. These games all provide players with three challenges that mimic the feats that Jordan did during the match, such as scoring 63 points by himself against the Celtics, accompanied by great in-game commentary that try to match the feel of the era. 

Every match also features an interview or discussion with NBA greats or coaches that were part of the game players will be challenging and many offer halftime video packages that make these Jordan Challenges feel like a truly great gathering of Jordan’s biggest moments and a real special highlight of this package.

Gameplay

When players first launch NBA 2K23 they will likely find themselves astonished at the fact that the game has an outstanding amount of content on offer and surprisingly most of it can be enjoyed entirely in single player. Players can take advantage of the aforementioned Jordan Challenges to try and master every aspect of his career all while refreshing themselves and growing accustomed to the various  on-the-court mechanic changes that have been made to NBA 2K23.

The historical references to the NBA greats doesn’t stop there as MyNBA has now been given a number of new options that take full advantage of what the expanded roster has to offer. Players will now find that instead of only having the current roster to work with, they will now be able to select from one on four “Eras” to begin playing through. This includes starting all the way in the 1980s during the Magic Johnson vs Larry Byrd Era, the 90s through the Jordan Era, the ’00s and the Kobe Era, and finally the modern era. 

Players can still choose to heavily modify things as they wish and create their own thing using the modern era but by taking advantage of these historical NBA eras players can choose to rewrite history or play things out similar to how they happened if they so wish. The entire rosters of these times are there for players to take advantage of and as they progress through the years various NBA legends will appear as parts of the draft just like they did in real life, giving players a chance to really shake things up. Along those same lines players will have options to vote yay or nay on various rule changes proposed by other owners such as extended shot clocks, the moving of some teams to other cities just like they historically did, and more. Those looking for nostalgia or happen to be fans of the greats will easily be able to sink countless hours into this mode alone.

Also on offer as a single player option, with optional online matches, is The W mode that has returned in a mostly similar fashion as the original. Players will find that the WNBA mode still is rather small compared to what is offered elsewhere as their created player will not be nearly as customizable stat wise nor is there any real story. Instead players will select from the twelve teams available and play through games, increasing various ranks and eventually unlocking the ability to create a team of their very own. While a fairly solid mode it still feels as if The W is being treated as a side addition instead of something that could truly shine.

Now MyTeam has also been given various improvements despite its core aspects remaining the same. Players will find that the “contracts” for certain cards that would then vanish from the player’s deck after some time have been removed entirely, allowing everyone to keep cards that they have earned or bought and there are even some cards that can be given various upgrades before starting over for better rewards. This mode also offers the inclusion of a triple threat co-op mode that allows three friends to team up against three others in what can potentially make for some fun matches. That being said, while MyTeam does have these improvements it remains an absolutely ridiculous pay-to-win scheme. Virtual Currency remains a prominent issue throughout every aspect of NBA 2K23’s online game modes and MyTeam can be where it is at its worst with players coming across those who have sunk hundreds of dollars into creating monstrous teams compared to those who stick to free-to-play and need to grind out currency through matches.

Before we delve into the microtransaction issues with MyCareer, there are a few nice improvements made to the mode. First and foremost The First and foremost The City has finally been shrunken down a little bit to be more reasonable in size. This eliminates the long distance travel that players used to have to make to access various parts of the MyCareer mode. Of course, skateboards and other modes of transportation still exist but they continue to control awfully. Thankfully for those that really want to cut down on travel time, Visual Concepts has included a fast travel system via subway platforms in various parts of the city making it even faster for long distance locations. 

Here players will still find various NPCs offering side-quests that generally involve either completing various feats on the court or taking part in drills but mostly involve simply traveling from place to place on the map talking to other NPCs or participating in basic races. This is also where players will find various shops to customize the look of their character while in The City as they will always wear their team jersey when playing actual NBA matches. Here begins the issue with microtransactions and virtual currency as not only is it used for MyTeam, players will also be using it in MyCareer for nearly everything. 

When starting their character will have a baseline start of 60 and even with the $100 edition of the game offering a nice advantage to start with however it is shockingly obvious walking around The City and seeing other players already near max that a lot of people have already opted into paying to win and purchasing as much VC is needed to boost their character. While this isn’t a universal thing, it is an incredibly discouraging one especially when players witness how little VC they earn from completing basketball matches. After sinking hours into the MyCareer mode it is entirely possible to come away with only enough points to slightly improve your character or… buy a pair of shoes. 

Not only is VC used for everything, the price of character upgrades and clothing has been increased over last year’s entry making the grind even harder as it constantly entices players with VC and pop ups every time players start the game. There are little activities that can potentially award players extra VC but these either fall to chance with Daily Rewards or other competitive modes.  As such, unless players wish to drop money themselves they will find themselves simply outclassed even if they outplay their opponents simply because their attribute scores cannot surpass those who’ve paid to win. Thankfully the single player aspects of MyCareer can still be enjoyed even though players may still struggle a bit against some top athletes from the league from time to time if their own character isn’t built quite up to snuff.

Now that that is all out of the way, the actual on-the-court controls remain a phenomenal aspect of the game and is part of the reason why, even with the excessive amount of microtransactions and advertising, NBA 2k23 continues to offer the best technical gameplay a basketball fan could be looking for. Various on-court improvements include some refinement to the returning shot meter that players will use for making jump shots and three pointers, adjustments to how players can drive into the paint and finish the play either with a lay-up or other shot depending on the way they hold the shot stick or simply press the shoot button, and even a number of fancy dunks to style on opponents. All of these improvements to shooting and driving the ball up the court are helped by the fact that players now appear to move far more realistically than in the past allowing for better ankle-breaking moves and the ability to create solid passing lanes for the team.

On the defensive side of things players will also find that it is easier to box out an opponent or hold them from rushing the basket as well as trying to block shots as well. Unfortunately it appears that any attempt at stealing the ball will almost always result in a foul so be prepared for this when on defense. Alongside these enhancements is the addition of adrenaline boosts. Every player has three boosts per possession of the ball and one is consumed every time players make a difficult maneuver. These boosts work quite well as they limit players to having to make proper use of various skills instead of spamming them all over the court and playing as a team rather than trying to force things with one player

As far as the AI of the players on the court, things have seen a little bit of improvement in NBA 2K23 as players on the team will actively make attempts to clear up passing lanes and create spacing for potential drives for the basket while also doing their best to cover the opponents players. That being said, the AI still struggles with aspects such as the shot clock forcing them to either freeze in place or take wild shots instead of passing the ball, an aspect that continues even into the MyCareer mode as players on your own team may ignore clear opportunities for a pass that would result in an easy basket in favor of a bricked three pointer.

Visuals & Audio

NBA 2K23 delivers the near life-like details to the characters that fans of the series have come to expect over the years. Nearly every player in the modern era is designed to look as close to their real life counterpart as possible but it is worth noting that some characters in the retro modes have been designed from the ground up instead and, while they still are quite impressive looking, do have some rather odd looking features compared to how they did while playing in the NBA. It must be said that Visual Concepts has also made an effort to provide various filters to help make games set in older eras mimic the television and broadcast quality of the time to a great degree though players can choose to turn them off if they wish.

As far as the audio goes Visual Concepts has managed to provide separate commentary teams for older games as well as the current modern games with plenty of strings of dialogue to keep games feeling fresh for quite some time. The voice work throughout the game’s story modes are handled well enough but don’t really stand out in any special way while the soundtrack features quite a lot of music to enjoy though be prepared for only one music genre to take most of the focus.

Overall

NBA 2K23 is the type of game that has nearly everything that a basketball fan could want, if only it wasn’t mired down by pay-to-win mechanics and microtransactions at nearly every turn when it comes to online play. The on-the-court gameplay is as tight as ever and with so many different single player modes, the Jordan Challenge and Eras being the major offerings, available players will easily be able to sink hundreds of hours into NBA 2K23‘s various single player modes even if they choose to avoid the grind or pay up element that is the online experience.

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Dakar Desert Rally ’80s Vehicles Trailer

Philip Federico
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Today we’re sharing the latest trailer from Saber Interactive’s Dakar Desert Rally, the biggest open-world, off-road racing game on the planet, coming Oct. 4, 2022, to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Travel back in time in style to see two legendary Dakar vehicles from the ‘80s: the DAF Truck Turbo-Twin and Ari Vatanen’s Peugeot 405 Turbo 16, both of which are playable as day one in-game unlocks when you purchase the Deluxe Edition of Dakar Desert Rally.

Dakar Desert Rally – ’80s Classics Trailer:

Dakar Desert Rally delivers an authentic experience with more than 30 stages of full rally racing from the classic Dakar Rally, including officially licensed vehicles, teams, pilots, and a wide variety of hardcore and arcade game modes. Drive across thousands of square kilometers of diverse terrain featuring dynamic weather in both single-player and online multiplayer modes offering tough competition for up to four players. You can also create and share your very own rally events using the custom roadbook editor.

Available to pre-order now on consoles and PC for $59.99, the Deluxe Edition of Dakar Desert Rally features the full base game plus the Dakar Desert Rally Season Pass, which includes the classic DAF Truck Turbo-Twin and Peugeot 405 Turbo 16 at launch, as well as five upcoming DLC packs containing a new map, new vehicles, and two new rally events, all at a discount.

The standard edition of Dakar Desert Rally is also available to pre-order for $39.99.

Pre-ordering any version of Dakar Desert Rally will unlock the exclusive Audi RS Q e-tron, which made history by becoming the first electric vehicle to win a desert rally at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Check out DakarTheGame.com for more info, and #DaretoDrive by following the game on Twitter, Instagram, Discord and Facebook.

Explore Scorn’s Immense Bio-Labyrinth in Brand-new Gameplay Revealing the First Grotesque Puzzle

Philip Federico
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Take an early peek at the start of a truly unsettling adventure

LONDON (Sept. 21, 2022) – Beware, as you take your first few steps into the world of Scorn. Developer Ebb Software and publisher Kepler Interactive revealed 8 minutes of new gameplay for the upcoming horror game that will leave players with auditory nightmares for years to come. Scorn squishes its way onto PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store and GoG) and Xbox Series X|S (day one with Xbox Game Pass) on Oct. 21.

All-new 8 minutes of Scorn gameplay:

In this introductory sequence, players are acquainted with the character they’ll be guiding through the bio-labyrinth. With no assistance, players will work their way into the bowels of the game’s world, equipping themselves with strange tools and solving a grotesque puzzle that only hints towards things to come…

In Scorn’s exploration of a surreal, nightmarish world, players will come to understand the character they’re guiding, if only slightly. Tasked with exploring Scorn’s hellscape, players must learn its rules and master its puzzles without any guidance or support, being left to fend for themselves in a totally immersive experience. By uncovering these secrets and gathering the strange bio-mechanical tools that seem to have been used by the civilization that previously called this world home, surviving might just be possible. Finding the truth, however, is an entirely different question.

Scorn is available to pre-order now for $39.99 (Standard Edition) and $49.99 (Deluxe Edition). For more information, visit scorn-game.com.

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About Kepler Interactive

Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London.

Stanley Parable Meets Dark Souls On October 19th As The Last Hero Of Nostalgaia Hits Xbox & PC

Philip Federico
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Satirical Souls-like tasks you with fighting the loss of fidelity in a world beset by creeping pixelation

Gateshead, United Kingdom – September 21st, 2022 – Coatsink and Over The Moon are pleased to announce that their satirical Souls-like, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, will be coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 & PC on October 19th.

Set in a world that celebrates videogame nostalgia, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia blends the complex systems and dark aesthetics of its Souls-like inspirations with a wicked tale told by a cynical narrator who jeers your attempts to save the world from a blight of pixelation at every turn. Delivering tough but fair combat, engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore and even an online co-op mode, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia draws on the best of the games that inspired it while delivering a humorous and innovative twist on the genre.

Nostalgaia is the world of videogames, and it’s collapsing backwards into a mysterious pixelation. Everything is fading away to nothing: even the memories of our proud, cherished video games are being lost.  Now, with our fidelity all but gone, at the very brink of extinction, hope emerges to fight back.

As the most hideous pixelated hero to ever spawn in Nostalgaia, you must fight through an army of mindless inhabitants populating the degenerating world, all while absorbing the insults and putdowns of a narrator who despises your very existence.

“The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is very much a love-letter to the Souls series, but it’s still very much a game that I’ve tried to take in its own direction,” said Over the Moon CEO Jon Warner. “When it releases on Xbox and PC on October 19th, players are going to discover a game layered with interesting narrative elements and that plays with the balance between humour and darkness.”

About Coatsink
Coatsink formed in 2009 and has grown into a diverse and versatile development studio and indie Publisher which is now part of the Thunderful Group. Coatsink has developed and published fantastic games for all current gen consoles, PC and Virtual Reality, including the recent games Get Packed, Onward, Cake Bash, Transformers: Battlegrounds, PHOGS! and Jurassic World: Aftermath. Coatsink has built its reputation on exciting and innovative titles and a wicked sense of humor.

Over The Moon
Over The Moon is the award-winning developer of The Fall and The Fall Part 2: Unbound. Its design philosophy is relatively simple. It believes that when a project’s goals are clearly articulated and our various disciplines are aligned under those goals, the resulting products become more than the sum of their parts. It values creativity, humility and kindness.

The Cycle: Frontier Ends its First Season with a Cataclysmic Bang

Philip Federico
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Enjoy the final week of Season 1 with a new in-game event before everything explodes for the upcoming Season 2: “The Depths of Tharis Island”

BERLIN — Sept. 21, 2022 — The inaugural season of YAGER’s free-to-play extraction shooter, The Cycle: Frontier, is coming to a close later this month. But things on Fortuna III are about to get even more dangerous with The Cycle: Frontier’s first major in-game event: Cataclysm, running from September 22 until September 28, when Season 2 launches.

Cataclysm invites players to fight for survival as the days shorten, storms become even more frequent, and meteors rain down, bringing not only destruction but also strange Meteor Cores. Prospectors can use these Cores to craft powerful legendary weapons that may otherwise be out of reach for them.

When the Cataclysm ends, Prospectors’ levels and reputation will be reset, and all of their items and upgrades will be destroyed in preparation for Season 2. All acquired cosmetics and Aurum balances will remain unscathed by the Cataclysm, allowing players to keep them for Season 2. Players who have purchased Welcome Packs will gain access to those items at the start of the season.

After the Cataclysm, players can look forward to Season 2: “The Depths of Tharis Island,” starting September 28. Season 2 introduces the new Tharis Island endgame map and a mysterious new endgame mechanic, plus new loot, cosmetics, and a new Fortuna Pass.

About The Cycle: Frontier

Available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, The Cycle: Frontier is a free-to-play PvPvE extraction shooter driven by suspense and danger. Prospect for resources and other riches on an abandoned alien world ravaged by a deadly storm, inhabited by monsters, and frequently raided by other ambitious Prospectors.

For more on The Cycle: Frontier, visit https://thecycle.game. Keep up with the latest updates by following the game on Twitter and YouTube, and join the conversation with the devs on Discord.

About YAGER

YAGER was founded in 1999 by five enthusiastic developers and artists, focusing on creating immersive and thrilling games. Making beautifully crafted games that amaze players with the richness of their worlds, where there are multiple ways to succeed and progress their characters, and where all of this continues to evolve after launch, where novelty and drama are just around the corner, making our games immensely fun to play, talk about and watch. Today, 22 years after our founding, a highly skilled international team of game enthusiasts is working to build YAGER’s vision of immersive and engaging games.

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Deathloop, Slime Rancher 2, Valheim, Grounded’s Full Release, and More

Philip Federico
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by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game

We’re back to bring you a bunch of games to close out your September. In case you missed the Tokyo Game Show, we even dropped a few games you can play right now! Let’s look at the games coming soon and updates you can check out right now.

Available Today

Deathloop (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
In the critically acclaimed Deathloop, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef. As Colt, the only chance for escape is to end the cycle by assassinating eight key targets before the day resets. Learn from each cycle, try new approaches, and do whatever it takes to break the timeloop. Enjoy a slew of features like photomode, accessibility options, and the Goldenloop Update with a new weapon and ability, cross-play matchmaking, an extended ending, and more. Put an end to eternity today on Xbox One consoles with cloud gaming!

Hardspace: Shipbreaker (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S)
Available now with PC Game Pass and coming to Cloud Gaming and Xbox Series X|S today! Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve, and slice a variety of derelict spaceships at will in zero-g to recover valuable materials. Be careful with your tools: you don’t want to trigger an explosive chain reaction that could be deadly, or worse – costly! Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts to pay your debt to Lynx Corporation through a compelling campaign, relax in freeplay, or compete in timed challenges.

Coming Soon

SpiderHeck (Console and PC) – September 22
Available on day one with Game Pass: SpiderHeck is a fast-paced couch co-op brawler. Duel to the death against your friends and catch delight as they pull off the ultimate parkour feat, before catapulting themselves face-first into the lava. Or join forces and show those pesky insects who are the real heck masters here!

Beacon Pines (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 22
Available on day one with Game Pass: Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy storybook adventure where you use charms to rewrite fate. Something strange is happening and Luka and his friends are the only ones taking notice! Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate.

Slime Rancher 2 (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – September 22
Available on day one with Game Pass: Continue the adventures of ace slime rancher Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys to Rainbow Island, a prismatic paradise brimming with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and an avalanche of wiggling, jiggling, new slimes to wrangle. A mysterious, new world is waiting for you to explore however you choose!

Moonscars (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 27
Available on day one with Game Pass: Unravel the mystery of your existence in this challenging, yet rewarding, souls-like 2D platform slasher! As the fierce clayborne warrior Grey Irma, you must push your combat skills to the limit and master new abilities to progress through this stunning yet unforgiving world. Facing off against relentless enemies and the cruel mistress the Moon, you will discover your past and finally find the peace you so desperately desire.

Grounded – Full Release (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 27
The full release of Grounded is coming on September 27! Experience the full story while you and up to three of your friends explore the entire backyard. Discover how you were shrunk down to the size of an ant and why you were put into the backyard while finding a way to get big again.

Let’s Build A Zoo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 29
Let out your wild side with this cute management sim! Import and breed rare creatures, hire the right staff, keep your visitors happy, and deal with plenty of weird and wonderful events. Then try your hand at DNA Splicing, and stitch together over 300,000 different types of animals!

Valheim (Game Preview) (PC) – September 29
Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!

PAW Patrol Grand Prix (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 30
Available on day one with Game Pass: No track is too big, no racer too small! The PAW Patrol are on their fastest mission yet – To win the Pup Cup! Race around iconic locations including Adventure Bay, Jake’s Snowboarding Resort and The Jungle in this 4-player-championship to find out who will be crowned the winner.

In Case You Missed It

Amazing Cultivation Simulator (PC) – Available now
Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.

DLC / Updates

Xbox App on PC Updates
It’s time to update your Xbox app on PC! We’ve made improvements to the app making it faster to launch and partnered with HowLongToBeat so you can view estimates for how long it will take you to complete a game in the game details pages for most PC Game Pass games. Check out all the details here, and thank you for all the continued feedback!

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Late Cretaceous Pack – Available now
Game Pass members save up to 10%! Showcase four stunning new prehistoric species in your parks with Jurassic World Evolution 2: Late Cretaceous Pack. Inspired by the fascinating Late Cretaceous period, this pack includes four captivating species that roamed the land, sea, and air over 65 million years ago. Learn more here!

Sea of Thieves: The Sirens’ Prize – Available until September 29
The stakes are high: time to delve deep and seek ways to bolster the strength of Belle and the Pirate Lord in battles yet to come. Descend to sunken Shrines and return with Ancient Treasures in The Sirens’ Prize, Sea of Thieves’ seventh time-limited Adventure is running now until September 29!

Sniper Elite 5: Concealed Target Weapon & Skin Pack – Available now
Game Pass members save up to 10%! Enhance your armory with the Concealed Target weapon and skin pack, including new camouflage gear to up your stealth game. The free Survival Map, Amongst the Rubble is available now to all players as part of the latest update!

Try FIFA 23 for 10 hours with EA Play on September 27
It’s kick-off time! FIFA 23 brings The World’s Game to the pitch, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can try it for 10 hours via EA Play on September 27 – days before launch! Plus score a 10% discount on purchases of EA digital content, monthly member-only rewards, and more.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Deathloop: Hunting Pack – September 21
Roam Blackreef in style with the “Horizon” Colt skin and “Athleisure” Julianna skin. Don’t break a sweat with the “Ultralite” Rapier weapon! 

Super Animal Royale: Season 5 Perks Pack – September 27
Boost your Super Animal apparel with the latest Perks cosmetic set. Fight foes in style with an all-new Umbrella, BCG, Outfit, and Sparrow Launcher! 

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Kronos Pack – October 6
Time is of the essence when you put yourself at the service of Kronos. This pack contains a gear set, a mount, and a spear.

Xbox Touch Controls Coming To Nine More Games

Ultimate members, more games are available now with touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming! Plus, you can play Grounded’s full release with Touch Controls on September 27. Jump into these games at xbox.com/play via browser, Xbox Game Pass app for Android, or Xbox app for PC – no controller required!

  • Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition
  • Grounded – Full Release (September 27)
  • Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
  • Road 96
  • Shadowrun Returns
  • Shadowrun: Dragonfall
  • Shadowrun: Hong Kong
  • This War of Mine
  • Torment: Tides of Numenera

Leaving September 30

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Be sure to jump back in to tie up any loose ends, and don’t forget to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep them in your library. Plus, you might have seen that Aragami 2 was listed as leaving soon in our previous announcement, but the good news is that Aragami 2 will remain available to members on Cloud, Console, and PC.

  • AI: The Somnium Files (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Astria Ascending (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Dandy Ace (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Dirt 4 (PC) EA Play
  • Dirt Rally (PC) EA Play
  • Going Under (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Lemnis Gate (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Slime Rancher (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Subnautica: Below Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • The Procession to Calvary (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Unsighted (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Visage (Cloud, Console, and PC)

We’ll be back soon with more games as usual. Make sure to download the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on your phone to make it even easier to install (or pre-install!) the games you want to play next. Catch you next time!

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