Atomic Wolf Studio and publisher Games Operators have announced Yet Another Fantasy Title (YAFT), parody action RPG set in open world, that makes fun of clichés and tropes of the fantasy genre. The announcement is accompanied by the trailer, shedding light on ridiculous and yet epic adventures that await players.
Dude, where’s my unicorn? See how Yet Another Fantasy Title ridicules fantasy worlds
The developers from Atomic Wolf and the publisher, Games Operators, invite you to a well-known fantasy world. Maybe we are too familiar with it and it’s time to make fun of clichés and tropes of the genre. The latest trailer shows a parody of dungeons, dragons, wizards and unicorns.
Every fantasy land has its Chosen One. Or it had one in the case of Yet Another Fantasy Title (YAFT). As a simple outlaw, who’d normally be prey for the protagonist in some side quest, you slew the kingdom’s savior and took his unicorn stead. Now it’s up to you to kill the dragon, steal the Ring and get some rep in the castle’s hood. Allies will be important on your epic quest which, by the way, you can totally leave for later and concentrate on causing some mayhem – since you’ve killed the hero of this land, who’s going to stop you?
Watch the game’s announcement trailer
An epic masterpiece by an old British professor or some story by an inexperienced Dungeon Master – no fantasy tale is safe from YAFT’s roast. Despite its munchkin-like tone, the game stays a classic action RPG set in an open world. The player’s character may choose to follow the main quest or do tons of side activities, while riding their horse/unicorn/wolf/donkey throughout the land. You can adjust your playstyle thanks to a vast arsenal of weapon types. If you enjoyed a game like Rustler (dubbed Grand Theft Horse), YAFT (Grand Theft Unicorn) will be right up your alley.
Main game features:
Absurd Yet So Classical Fantasy Open-World Game: YAFT is filled with various pop-culture references and humor. Find them all on your way to the dragon, and slay this so-called fire-breathin’ pain in the neck.
Plot twists yet such a predictable story: Kill The Chosen One, take over his quest, and set on a journey to win half of the princess and a hand of the kingdom. Or maybe there is no princess in this story?
Crazy yet so typical side quests: Drink with ogres, fight big bad trolls, and rob gold-digging goblins of the precious ring. Let a drunk-on-potion wizard send you on various missions, and wreak havoc – whenever and however you want. Just mind the guards – they may have something against that.
MAGIC, because what would be a fantasy game without a good old fireball: Don’t want to fight with a sword and bow? Try magic! Send fireballs to turn your enemies into ashes. Freeze them and let them live forever as ice statues. Create a blizzard and fry those who decide to oppose you.
Horse, Donkey, Wolf, and Unicorn riding: Find various rides and decide whether to explore the world on the back of a regular horse, magical unicorn, furry wolf, or stubborn donkey. And if you’re not a fan of animals, you can always go on foot.
15 different weapons of mayhem: A sword and a bow won’t be your only weapons. Choose from a dozen or so different ones to find which are the best to fight monsters, and which are better for humans.
About the publisher: Games Operators is a publishing company that invests in, releases, and promotes video games. The company helps to develop innovative and unique video games like 911 Operator and Radio Commander by getting involved in projects at various levels of progress – from the conceptual phase to nearly-finished products. http://www.gameops.pl/
Slice Cyber-Enhanced Scum in an Infinite Cycle To Enact Your Violent Revenge
BEIJING, CHINA – JULY 13, 2022 – Developer eBrain Studio has announced that cyberpunk action roguelite LOOPMANCER is now available on PC via Steam. When private eye Xiang Zixu awakens in his bed on the morning of death, he sets out to investigate the connection between the disappearance of a famous journalist, his murder, and his limitless resurrection.
Kill, die, and enact revenge across seven randomly generated levels filled with bionic cyborgs, deformed mutants, and opera-mask-wearing gangsters controlled by the notorious Wei Long. Are you strong enough to become a LOOPMANCER?
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“I advise you not to get involved in this,” says Wei Long, LOOPMANCER’s mob boss. “Or you’ll die a very tragic death!!”
As Xiang journeys through bustling streets and chilling ghost towns, he’ll unlock upgrades for his lethal arsenal of high-tech weaponry, cybernetic enhancements, and slow-motion finishers. Every death is an opportunity to revisit one of LOOPMANCER’s intricately designed levels – with traps, randomly generated layouts, and hidden secrets to keep you on your toes.
Defeat challenging bosses, investigate side paths, and make difficult decisions to determine one of seven unique endings. Discover how every choice affects Xiang Zixu and the residents of Dragon City. No one ever said becoming a LOOPMANCER would be easy.
LOOPMANCER includes RT and integrates NVIDIA DLSS for performance boosting. NVIDIA DLSS is an AI super resolution algorithm accelerated by Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX GPUs. It allows the game to render at 1080p, improving frame rates. It also uses AI and game engine data to deliver the image quality of a native 4K output.
ABOUT EBRAIN STUDIO EBrain Studio is a Beijing-based developer that has just released its first game, LOOPMANCER. The title is now available on PC via Steam.
Battle the Kandarian Demon at Castle Kandar in a free new map, along with new weapons, premium cosmetics, and an all-new Exploration mode
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – July 13, 2022 – Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games, in collaboration with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), have released the “Army of Darkness” update for their co-op PvP|PvE multiplayer action title Evil Dead: The Game. This major content update introduces a new map featuring Castle Kandar, the setting of the classic MGM film Army of Darkness, as well as two new weapons, new premium cosmetics and a new single-player Exploration mode. The new map, weapons and mode are free for all owners of Evil Dead: The Game. The update is available now for players on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store.
Evil Dead fans will recognize numerous locations on the Army of Darkness map, most notably Castle Kandar itself, recreated in vivid detail. Other locales include the iconic Windmill, the Arthurian Outpost, Fort Gort and the Castle Kandar Keep, which held the Necronomicon during the attempted siege by the army of darkness. In addition to the free map, players will also be able to fight with two new, free weapons: the Mace, a slow but powerful close-range weapon perfect for going medieval on deadites; and the Explosive Crossbow, slow to reload but with a blast worth the wait.
In the new Exploration mode, players will be able to experience Castle Kandar as well as the other maps in the game entirely on their own. Free roam across all the vast locations and learn the lay of the land while honing your slaying skills against roving Deadites.
Starting today, players can also purchase two new Ash outfits from Army of Darkness: the Ash Williams S-Mart Employee Outfit and the Ash Williams Gallant Knight Outfit. The Medieval Bundle is available as well, featuring new outfits for Lord Arthur and Henry the Red, along with a gold getup for Evil Ash and his minions.
The Medieval Bundle includes:
Henry The Red’s Scottish Vibe Outfit
Lord Arthur’s Battle Prep Outfit
Spoil those Survivors’ good looks in style with the Gilded Attire costume pack for the Necromancer Demon army, including Evil Ash, along with a new Screamer jump scare image for the Necromancer Demon
The Ash S-Mart Employee Outfit and the Gallant Knight Outfit are available now for $2.99 each. The Medieval Bundle is available for $7.99 and is also included in Evil Dead: The Game’s Season Pass 1.
Inspired by the iconic horror, humor and action of the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead: The Game brings the series’ biggest characters together in a pulse-pounding battle with the forces of darkness. Work as a team of four survivors to kick Deadite butt and banish the vile Kandarian Demon. Or become the Demon yourself, using its powers of possession to stop the good guys dead and swallow their souls!
Evil Dead: The Game delivers the ultimate Evil Dead action experience. Choose your squad with fan-favorite characters from every era of the franchise, including Ash, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo Simon Bolivar, Annie Knowby, Scotty and Lord Arthur. Battle with more than 25 hard-hitting weapons, like the good ol’ chainsaw and boomstick, and level up a variety of character classes with their own unique abilities to survive the night in multiplayer and bonus single-player missions.
The title is officially licensed by Boss Team Games from Renaissance Pictures, leading European production and distribution company STUDIOCANAL, leading entertainment company Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to develop the first multi-platform console and PC game based on “The Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn,” and “Army of Darkness” films and the STARZ “Ash vs Evil Dead” television series. The game is developed and published by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games.
Players with NVIDIA graphics cards can experience Evil Dead: The Game with AI-accelerated NVIDIA DLSS for maximum performance and image quality. The game can also be played via GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service.
An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 22 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, SnowRunner, Evil Dead: The Game and A Quiet Place. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.
About Boss Team Games
Boss Team Games, LLC focuses on console, PC, and mobile games based on iconic characters and franchises. In addition to Evil Dead: The Game, the company recently released the hit mobile game Cobra Kai: Card Fighter and is working on other titles adapted from popular film and television franchises. Follow Boss Team Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bossteamgames.
About Renaissance Pictures
Renaissance Pictures was formed in 1979 by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell.
About Creative Licensing
Located in Los Angeles, Calif., Creative Licensing is a full-service independent merchandise licensing agency that specializes in long-term brand development. Founded in 1982, Creative Licensing currently represents a large catalogue of classic films and properties, including STUDIOCANAL for this project.
About STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company)
STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and series, operating in all four major European markets – France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain – as well as in Australia and New Zealand. It finances and produces around 30 films per year, distributes around 50 films per year and owns one of the largest film libraries in the world, boasting nearly 6,500 titles from 60 countries. STUDIOCANAL also produces more than 200 hours of TV series each year at an international level, either directly or through its award-winning network of European production companies (TANDEM Productions, RED Production Company, URBAN MYTH FILMS, BAMBÚ PRODUCCIONES, STUDIOCANAL ORIGINAL, SUNNYMARCH TV, SAM Productions).
About Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Metro Goldwyn Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous television channels.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
During the mid-90’s, we had a huge influx of platformers with everyone wanting to capture some of that Mario and Sonic charm. As we pushed to the new century, that started to fade a bit – but a lot of fine works still exist that became cult classics as they managed to truly push the envelope, even though their original audience had long since moved on. KLONOA is one of the centerpieces of this movement and has come back to celebrate its nifty little legacy. KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series is a collection featuring the hard to find, yet much loved duo of chipper platformers. Does it still hold up? Let’s find out.
Story
KLONOA is one of those titles that is hard not to like, and even though its story is a bit standard fare (even for its time), it still tells it in a delightful way on both titles in this collection that still holds up just fine. Klonoa is a cat you can travel dreams. With some allies and a fully realized world, that is the main concept of the experience. Door to Phantomile throws the player right in adventure, with Klonoa and his little sidekick aiming to save the world from an evil that is trying to turn the land of dreams into a world of nightmares. The second release, KLONOA: Lunatea’s Veil, is less about actual dreams and more about stopping an evil priestess while exploring new lands.
If you are still foreign to the idea of KLONOA, the best way to explain it is to understand why it is so charming and endearing for its time. This world is a joy to explore on both accounts, and the game kind of sucks you into a place where a creative mind was at work, with plenty of lore and little explanation for the odds and ends that make it come together. Despite the lack of context, everything just works and keeps an element of wonder dangling across the joyous atmosphere. The player feels like they are visiting and not an inhabitant of these areas within both titles, and that keeps everything light and fresh throughout. I can compare (not the games) but the feeling to the likes of Kirby, which is a true accomplishment for a platformer that came after many other developers had moved on to other genres.
Gameplay
There is something about simplicity in a platformer that goes under-appreciated. Both titles kind of have the same concepts. Players go to stages (or Visions, as labeled here) and get from point A to point B by controlling Klonoa. Klonoa can attack with a wind bullet that hurls enemies closer, and then toss them any direction on a 2.5D field. Jumping comes standard fare, incorporating a double jump to bounce off a snagged enemy, or the ability to glide a short distance by holding the jump button to flap your ears. It isn’t about all that this cat can do, however – it’s about how he interacts with the world around him.
You see, when you toss an enemy into the foreground or background, they can in turn unlock special areas or gain items that allow our hero to get a little buff from time to time. It is a clever mechanic that is mastered in both games, with futher refinement found in Lunatea’s Veil. There is also a collection aspect to the gameplay as well, which provides an incentive to play around with the world and replay levels, as there are plenty of inhabitants to save and diamonds to collect during both journeys. This remake doesn’t upgrade any of the original gameplay experience with anything new, but instead just makes it a focus as there really was nothing wrong with these polished titles to start with. They’re both fun, light, and imaginative throughout.
Sure, there are a few quality of life enhancements such as the addition of a co-op mode to the first title and little costumes that come off as mainly odd (such as a Pac-Man hat), but those who loved the originals will be happy with these two titles as while they don’t really show a lot of evolution due to how short of a tenure this franchise had in the limelight, they do highlight its original excellence. KLONOA 2 didn’t need to remake the wheel to move forward, it just gave us more of an already great experience. I think there is something special about that mindset when it comes to development, as think of how nervous we get with modern titles that do sequels to well-made games, and how often they falter for trying to implement something new, all while unintentionally harming the feel for what made their first product so special. While not a massive jump forward, KLONOA and its sequel deliver a ton of content by simply sticking to basics, with two solid and lovely experiences that still feel as solid and intuitive as they did over two decades ago.
Visuals
This is the selling point for KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series. Like a lot of remakes like Crash and Spyro, KLONOA basically gets both titles on the same level graphically, with new 3D polish and enhancements to the visuals that truly make the game feel like even more of a spectacle. Mostly running at 60 FPS, the backgrounds and character models look fantastic, and while some may notice a bit of a minor stutter in some areas, I never had any ill-effects when it came to gameplay as everything felt fluid and solid for both titles.
Audio
The soundtrack here is masterful for its time. With delightful tunes that capture the essence of the brightly lit worlds, along with the chipper gibberish voice acting, these characters and environments have a lot of character, and are all animated wonderfully with the new design that truly makes each title feel like the definitive version. That may sound like a light compliment, but a lot of remakes try to do too much to sound design with such niche and unique titles like this (such as change the soundtrack to an orchestral selection), but here we simply get a modern upgrade that still retains all of that goodness that made both titles such beloved games to start with.
Overall
We are living in the age of the remake all over again this generation. Yeah, that isn’t always a good thing, but seeing both KLONOA and its sequel ported in such fine form is welcome as these are two platformers not to sleep on. KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series as one package isn’t as much as a tribute as it could have been, but due to how difficult it has been to find this rare duo of games – I think most will content with having these ports due to the gentle care that was put in to modernizing them for current audiences. These gems are testaments of a very transitional period in gaming, where developers chose to either move forward or refine a past era, and that mix does wonders to make this cat a joy to toy with all these years later.
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The Fundraiser Begins Today and Runs Through December With a Spaceship Build-off Stream on July 22
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, and LOS ANGELES – July 13, 2022 – Cloud Imperium Games will soon meet their interstellar rival, CCP, at the CIG studio for the “Battle of the Bricks,” a fundraising event for Extra Life, a charity supporting Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Battle of the Bricks tasks each team with hand-building replicas of popular ships from sci-fi spacefaring MMOs, EVE Online and Star Citizen, while completing difficult challenges. Tune in to Star Citizen’s Twitch channel at 1 p.m. Eastern / 10 a.m. Pacific on Friday, July 22 to watch CCP and Cloud Imperium Games build ships while eating the world’s hottest chili peppers, revealing embarrassing photos, and more. The fundraiser will remain open until December 31, 2022.
CCP and Cloud Imperium Games are accepting donations today on the Battle of the Bricks fundraiser page here: Tiltify – Battle of the Bricks.
Throughout June 2022, EVE Online and Star Citizen players submitted digital recreations of their favorite spacecraft to be considered for the charity live stream event. The teams received countless creative submissions, with EVE Online’s Primae and Star Citizen’s Banu Merchantman being selected by a panel of community judges as the winners for the build-off.
“When Cloud Imperium Games challenged us on Twitter to a spaceship build-off back in December, we gladly took them up on it,” said Rafn Herlufsen, Director of Player Experience and Community at CCP Games. “CCP Games and Cloud Imperium Games are friendly rivals, but they are similar in that each has a dedicated community of intrepid space pioneers. Tune in to the live stream event on July 22nd to cheer on your team and help us fundraise for a good cause.”
“We knew our friends at CCP would answer the call to the Battle of the Bricks, and we’re excited to bring our amazing communities together for this fantastic fundraising event for Extra Life,” said Tyler Witkin, Director of Community at Cloud Imperium Games. “It has been inspiring to see our separate universes join forces to rally around such a wonderful cause and celebrate the creativity and passion on display in the space game genre that we all share. We hope everyone joins us live for the final challenge on the 22nd.”
“We’re thrilled that CCP Games and Cloud Imperium Games are going to be supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through Extra Life,” said Adam Schifani, Senior Manager of Community Experience at CMN Hospitals. “We are grateful to both the EVE Online and Star Citizen communities for their generosity and passion!”
As various donation milestones are met during the stream, CCP and Cloud Imperium Games will spin a wheel to determine the activity both teams must attempt. Activities for the stream range from wholesome to zany, including EVE Online or Star Citizen in-game ship giveaways, trying rotten shark, eating mystery-flavored jelly beans, and much more. The full list of activities that the teams could be tasked with attempting will be revealed during the live stream event on July 22, 2022.
EVE Online can be downloaded for free by visiting www.eveonline.com. For all the latest information about the game, please visit EVE News.
For further information, including how to download and play Star Citizen, visit theofficial website. Enlist today and join this ever-expanding universe by visiting the game’sWelcome Hub andGuide System for tips on how to play.
About EVE Online®
EVE Online (PC/Mac) is a compelling, community-driven sci-fi MMO game where players can build and pilot a wide variety of spaceships, traversing vast solar systems for free and choosing their own path from countless options, experiencing space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a sophisticated player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. EVE is a captivating game in which hundreds of thousands of players compete for riches, power, glory and adventure, forging their own destinies in a single thriving universe.
About CCP Games
CCP is a leading independent game developer that has been praised for its artistry, technology and game design that facilitates emergent behavior, empowering players with compelling means of self-expression. Founded in 1997 on the principle of pushing the envelope and breaking new ground on all levels, CCP is on a mission to create virtual worlds more meaningful than real life. With the launch of EVE Online in May 2003, CCP established itself as a pioneer of cutting edge massively multiplayer games, winning numerous awards and receiving critical acclaim worldwide. CCP is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, and has additional studios in London and Shanghai.
About Star Citizen
Star Citizen combines classic space sim and FPS gameplay with boundary-pushing visuals in a massively multiplayer setting of unprecedented fidelity. Live how you want to live: shift paths from cargo hauler to outlaw, explorer, or any other role, whenever you want. Explore multiple planets and moons, including vast cities and underground caverns, all created with a unique combination of procedural planet technology and complementary hand-crafted design.
About Cloud Imperium Games
Cloud Imperium Games is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. It was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts (Wing Commander series, Freelancer, Privateer), Sandi Gardiner, and international media lawyer and producer Ortwin Freyermuth (Carlito’s Way, Shattered, Das Boot – Director’s Cut), with industry veteran and studio director Erin Roberts (Lego videogame series, Starlancer, Privateer) joining the team in 2013. Cloud Imperium Games is creating Star Citizen, a record-shattering, largely crowdfunded space sim, and Squadron 42, a Hollywood-caliber, story-driven single-player game set in the same universe. Cloud Imperium Games operates in “open development” – sharing progress and updates in near real time. This paradigm-shifting development process (game development usually occurs behind closed doors) gives the community an unprecedented look at Star Citizen and Squadron 42’s development and allows direct feedback and interaction between players and developers, thereby ensuring that the games being developed are what players want to play.
About Extra Life
Extra Life is a fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. The Extra Life community fundraises year-round to Change Kids’ Health to Change the Future. Donations go to member children’s hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, and child life services.
Since its inception in 2008, Extra Life has raised over $100 million USD to Change Kids’ Health to Change the Future. Right now, children’s hospitals need YOUR support.
“Hot Springs Resort No. 227 Daily Log” event story treats players to new characters and special rewards
SEOUL – July 13, 2022 – The wait is finally over for Blue Archive’s new steamy event story “Hot Springs Resort No. 227 Daily Log.” In this update, students of Spec Ops No. 227 will have to overcome various obstacles to build their massive hot springs resort. Players who pre-registered for the event will receive their reward of 1,200 in-game currency Pyroxene. Additionally, logging in by Tuesday, July 19 will gift players an extra 1,200 Pyroxene, as well as tech note items that are used to enhance students’ skills.
This exciting new story also introduces three new students: Cherino, Chinatsu, and Tomoe. These students all bring something valuable to player’s teams. When using her EX Skill, Cherino mounts her weapon, the Purginator No. 1, which then deals additional damage to enemies for every three normal attacks. Chinatsu helps allies by increasing their attack speeds. The third student, Tomoe, increases the crit, crit damage, and movement speed of allies within range, while also decreasing the normal attack range. Obtaining Tomoe will require Elephs, a currency received by clearing the first episode of the event story.
The hot springs resort update also comes with 20 types of themed furniture, including Traditional Tile Lattice Wall and Cypress Healing Set Bathtub. These will be available by crafting and in furniture chests. Additionally, participation in Hot Springs Management will grant currencies such as Eleph and Eligma, as well as artifacts for Tomoe.
Further details on “Hot Springs Resort No. 227 Daily Log” can be found on the official website and social media pages.
About NEXON Co. Ltd. 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 50 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter.
Being one of the most demanded season recaps so far, it’s finally time to gear up to survive as Thunderful & Megagon Industries take you on another trip to the post-apocalypse with Daily Rides Season 15 Recap: FURY RIDE. Get ready to kick up some dust with outfits and a new paint job appropriate for the end of the world. Lonely Mountains: Downhill is available on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC (Steam®). The game is also verified for Steam Deck.
Players looking to take on the challenge in FURY RIDE can unlock some awesome new outfits for their rider and a rad new paint job for their bike. The Scavenger outfit will have you battle-ready and perfectly complements the Scavenger bike paint job – a mad combo that offers maximum style. Are you more the cautious type? The Hazmat outfit will protect you from anything out in the wilderness, except your own bike crashes. The Prepper outfit is available for anyone who always wants to be ahead of the game. And finally, the Wastelander outfit will kit you out in full post-apocalyptic garb… witness!
Daily Rides is a cross-platform daily leaderboard competition. Each day a trail will be selected randomly, complete with new obstacles and shortcuts. The four week season offers up a new theme with unlockable cosmetic rewards for participants. Do you have what it takes to dominate the new season? Get riding and see if you can rise to the top of the leaderboard!
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Lonely Mountains: Downhill was initially released on October 23rd in 2019. During its first year, the game has been a hit amongst players and critics alike; resulting in more than one million players (2.5 million as of December 2021). The game won awards such as “Best Indie Game” at the German Developer Awards and “Best International Indie Game” at Poznan Game Arena. Lonely Mountains: Downhill recently received two free DLCs which both add additional environments and tracks, “Riley’s Return” and “Misty Peak”.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill is available now on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, PC (Steam® and Windows 10 via the Microsoft store) and Mac (Steam®). Lonely Mountains: Downhill is verified for Steam Deck. A demo for Lonely Mountains: Downhill is available on Steam® and Nintendo Switch™, so if you are on the fence download it and head down the first trail of the Sierra Rivera mountain.
For more information about Lonely Mountains: Downhill please visit the official website: https://lonelymountains.com/
Over the years Nippon Ichi Software has taken their signature Disgaea franchise and updated past games for release on more current consoles with nearly every title being given some form of update or enhancement to the original experience. That being said, it came as something of a surprise when it was announced that Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny, released exclusively on the Switch last year, would be getting a “Complete” release a year after release. To make things a bit stranger, it would finally bring the title to PlayStation platforms after previously keeping the PlayStation 4 version of the game exclusive to Japan. So now that Disgaea 6 Complete has arrived, does it offer an enhanced enough experience to give another look?
Story
With the release of Disgaea 6 Complete Nippon Ichi Software has bundled all of the original DLC that was previously released for the game and while it may not offer much in the way of actual story content, it does include a number of returning fan favorite characters from past Disgaea games and even a few signature characters. Each of these characters offers a short but entertaining interaction between the character and Zed before being recruited into the party. Unfortunately outside of the addition to the DLC party members, the story remains untouched compared to the original release. This isn’t a bad thing of course as the original game still features all of the signature elements fans of the franchise have come to expect.
The appearance of an unbeatable God of Destruction has thrown the Netherrealms into chaos as no one has managed to stand up to the being and lived to tell the tale, let alone put a scratch on it. As such an emergency meeting of Overlords and other powerful beings is held in an attempt to find a way to defeat the creature and save the land. This meeting is suddenly interrupted when the main character, a zombie named Zed, breaks into the meeting after beating down every guard in his path and announces that he has already defeated the God of Destruction.
While no one believes him, Zed begins to tell his tale of victory through failure as his special ability, Super Reincarnation, allows Zed and his allies to reincarnate into a different world every time they are slain in combat, meaning that not only is it possible for Zed to grow infinitely stronger, but he will never stop even when killed over and over again. The strongest element of Disgaea 6: Complete’s storyline is the way that players never quite know who or what they will encounter next as Zed’s reincarnation ability means players will meet a large number of different allies, all of which have their own motivations for trying to fight and are just as ridiculous and humorous as one would expect from a Disgaea game.
That being said, it is only the side-characters and their growth that actually shine as part of the best parts of the story. Zed’s personality and actions can quickly grow stale, though if you like undead puns then there are plenty to be had at his expense. It is also worth noting that, since the story is built around Zed and crew dying, players should expect the standard win in battle and die in cutscenes to happen over and over again to the point that, while initially funny, becomes a bit old and lacking variety after some time. Things do start to pick up relatively quickly however, so the many side characters, especially the undead dog Cerberus, help keep the story from falling too flat as players make their way through the game and its occasional low spots.
Gameplay
For the most part Disgaea 6 Complete plays the same as most remember as this SRPG features turn based combat that takes place on a grid-based map with the goal being to defeat their foes using basic attacks, skills with various attack ranges that can potentially hit allies as well, throwing enemies and allies, and of course the ever constant Geo Blocks that can add buffs or hazards to parts of the grid depending on the ground color. Attacking enemies from the side or back can deal extra damage and having allies nearby to execute a “team attack” that boosts the damage dealt from any attack rewards careful team placement but it is also worth noting that this game takes things to the extreme almost immediately right from the get go.
While the Disgaea series has always been known for its large damage numbers and character levels, players will quickly find themselves exceeding level 1000 within a couple hours of playing and dealing damage in the millions just a bit beyond that. This is partially thanks to the fact that players can now also choose to Super Reincarnate any unit at will, returning them to level 1 and gaining Karma that can then be used to boost their base stats, allowing units to grow at an incredible rate even without the other mechanics available. Couple this with the Juice Bar, which uses Mana and money called HL to raise levels, weapon mastery, class proficiency, and of course the return of Evilities, the Item World, and even a Cheat Shop that allows players to boost certain earned rewards at the cost of others, and players will find that they are given a wealth of powerful growth options far earlier than any other entry in the series.
This massive level of power boosts right at the start is introduced simply enough through a rather extensive tutorial that eases newcomers into the game and can thankfully be skipped by longtime fans but longtime fans will also notice that their customization is also far more limited than before. A significant number of basic classes found in previous Disgaea games have been removed entirely from Disgaea 6 and even the monster classes have been given a large reduction in number with many classic staple monsters being removed, though some new ones have been added as a result. That being said, the monster classes now simply act the same way as any normal humanoid class and no longer have a special mechanic tied to them in any way, further reducing the amount of options players have access to with even weapon skills being removed.
Perhaps the most interesting and also brand new feature for a Disgaea game is the auto-battle system and Devil Intelligence mechanic. While these games have always featured some level of grind, players can now choose to auto-battle almost any stage that they wish and even repeat auto-battles ad nauseum in an effort to level up, gain Evilities, complete quests, and earn D-Merits. Although a few basic auto-battle systems are available players can go rather in-depth by heavily modifying their units’ AI through Demonic Intelligence to perform certain actions, skills, and movement depending on a variety of conditions to make sure an auto battle runs as smooth as possible. That being said, the fact that the game so heavily focuses on using this auto mechanic is a drawback in itself as players are heavily encouraged on multiple occasions to simply run things automatically rather than learn the game itself, something that is a rather shocking change to the genre and a step in the wrong direction.
For those who have already played the original release, Disgaea 6 Complete plays the exact same game with the only added content being the aforementioned DLC being bundled in. This includes a number of powerful items and boosts that can help players get stronger far faster than before but don’t really break the game any more than players already could. It is nice to note that while the content is mostly the same, the gameplay itself is incredibly smooth and faster loading than ever, especially compared to the Switch release.
Visuals & Audio
Back when Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny was revealed it surprised many longtime fans as it moved away from the previous sprite based character models and shifted to 3D ones instead. For the Switch release this worked alright as most of the models still looked fine and saw some outlandish looking unique skill animations despite the removal of so many previous classes but things were still rough around the edges due to the limitations of the platform as quality options either forced the game to suffer from slowdown and longer load times or dropped the graphics significantly. Now with Disgaea 6 Complete the company has still provided quality options but thanks to the PlayStation 5’s capabilities these issues are no longer a problem even when focusing on graphics over performance.
The soundtrack for the game features some great pieces of music, including a stellar sounding base theme and a number of solid battle tracks. Unfortunately, despite the fact that this is a “complete” version of the game the company has neglected to create an animated opening sequence that has been a longstanding element in the Disgaea series despite having the time to do so. It is also nice to note that players will have the option to select between the original Japanese voice actors and NIS America’s English dub. The English voice actors have done a solid role here as every major scene is voiced by the cast and even the special moves are translated and voiced properly.
Overall
Disgaea 6 Complete finds itself in a bit of a strange place compared to previous enhanced or complete versions of past Disgaea titles. Arriving a little over a year after the original release this version of the game is easily the best way to experience what Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny has to offer between improved load times and graphic quality, smooth gameplay, and of course the included DLC but it really doesn’t change anything else about the original game. This means that the various underlying issues remain the same and while those who waited for a port of the game will find plenty to enjoy, those who have already played the previous Switch exclusive may find this Complete release a bit lacking.
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The Knights will further develop the acclaimed port of the popular board game – Scythe.
The Knights of Unity is pleased to announce that the company has acquired publishing rights to Scythe: Digital Edition. The company will deal with the game’s further development, introducing new features, and providing customer support at the highest level.
Knights would like to take this opportunity to thank former publisher Asmodee Digital for looking after Scythe: Digital Edition and to reassure the community that the game is in good hands. There are already plans for updates with appropriate fixes to make the player experience even more enjoyable – the roadmap will be revealed soon.
Players don’t have to worry about their accounts, as all progress and achievements will be saved. The company will inform about transfers in the near future. To be up to date with information about Scythe: Digital Edition, follow Facebook and Twitter, where you can find the latest information about the game and join the Discord channel.
Sydney, Australia, July 13th, 2022 – Welcome to Transylvania! With its beautiful countryside, this picturesque region invites hunters to explore lush pastures, dense forest areas, and rugged mountains. Where chamois have conquered craggy peaks and grey wolves stalk the mysterious ‘Shadow Country’, wild boars and mouflons roam the heart of this historical European landscape. Compete against red foxes in the hunt for hares and pheasants or seek out various species of deer on 144 square kilometers. Vânătoare plăcută!
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Way of the Hunter is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 16, 2022.
Take an early shot for once: Pre-Order is open Pre-Order for Way of the Hunter is available now and lets you choose between two versions. The standard edition goes for an SRP of $59.95 on PC and consoles and the Elite Edition is also available for Pre-Order at an SRP of $77.95. The early hunter catches the discount: If you pre-order the Elite Edition before August 16th, you’ll get a 10% discount.
About Way of the Hunter This authentic hunting experience lets you explore and hunt in large open-world environments in the USA and Europe. Discover true-to-life animals in beautiful natural habitats and handle various detailed and highly realistic weapons. Face the challenges of ethical hunting, supported by a compelling story, or simply enjoy hunting the rich environments freely.
Hunt like a pro with features that highlight animal signs, blood splatter analysis, and shot review with the rewindable bullet camera
Dozens of strikingly detailed animal species with realistic behaviour models for a truly immersive hunting experience
Enjoy your perfect hunting adventure among friends in co-op mode
Two vast hunting territories with 55 square miles each
Realistic ballistics and bullet physics simulation
Sophisticated natural animal animations and reactions when sensing the players presence
A compelling story about the struggles of a family hunting business, and the rivalry and friendships that surround it
Complex Trophy system generates unique antlers and horns based on multiple factors like fitness and age
About Nine Rocks Games Nine Rocks Games is a game development studio headquartered in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. “The team consists of veteran game developers with great experience in making successful games, including global hits like DayZ, Soldier of Fortune: Payback, Chaser, or many of the multimillion-selling Cabela’s line of hunting games, including Big Game Hunter and Dangerous Hunts.
