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HyperX Launches Streamer Starter Pack for Aspiring Content Creators

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HyperX Launches Streamer Starter Pack for Aspiring Content Creators

Sydney, Australia – 6 December, 2021 – HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the release of the HyperX Streamer Starter Pack. The Streamer Starter Pack is a convenient bundle that includes the HyperX SoloCastTM USB microphone and Cloud Core gaming headset with DTS® Headphone:X®1 Spatial Audio for streamers and influencers looking for quality gear. 

“HyperX is always looking for new ways to deliver an amazing user experience. We are proud to present a streaming bundle worthy of the next viral tweet or post from streamers looking for a convenient way to start creating content,” said HyperX. “Becoming a streamer has never been easier, and the HyperX SoloCast microphone and Cloud Core gaming headset are a great combination to set up any streamer for success.”

The HyperX Streamer Starter Pack includes the SoloCast USB microphone with an easy Plug N Play setup. The microphone utilises a cardioid polar pattern that is more sensitive to sound sources directly in front of the microphone, making it ideal for in-game voice chat, streaming voice audio and audio recordings for content creation. The microphone offers a tap-to-mute feature that indicates mute status when the red LED is flashing, and a stand that swivels to fit a variety of setups for ease of use.

Available now for AUD $179 at JB Hi-Fi, the Streamer Starter Pack also includes the Cloud Core gaming headset, which features a DTS Headphone:X1 Spatial Audio two-year activation code to provide clear positional audio for a more immersive gaming experience. It also features soft leatherette and plush memory foam for signature HyperX comfort and utilises aluminum frame construction for long-lasting durability and stability. 

The Cloud Core headsets offer multi-platform compatibility with PC, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S2, Xbox One™2, Xbox One S™2, mobile3, Nintendo Switch™, and other virtual reality systems with 3.5mm ports4. The headsets offer players clearer voice quality and excellent sound for enhanced team communication, and both headsets are TeamSpeak™   and Discord Certified.

1 DTS, DTS:X, DTS Sound Unbound, Headphone:X, the DTS logo, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. © 2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
2 Adapter required for Xbox One controllers with no 3.5mm port. (Adapter sold separately)
3 Compatible with devices with CTIA standard connectors
4 Compatible with Virtual Reality systems with 3.5mm port

About HyperX

For 18 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognised for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components. 

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About HP

HP Inc. is a technology company that believes one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. Its product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions helps bring these ideas to life. Visit http://www.hp.com.

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Chorus Review

Admir Brkic
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Chorus Review

Chorus

Developer: Deep Silver Fishlabs
Publisher: Deep Silver
Platforms: Xbox Series X , Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, PC (Reviewed)
Release Date: 3 Dec 2021
Price: $39,99 USD – Available Here $59,95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

Do you know what’s seriously missing in gaming nowadays? A game where you can freely traverse the vast universe, occasionally engaging in space fights and random encounters while improving your ship and learning new abilities. Wow, that was suspiciously specific, right? And what a coincidence that I have something on my PC right now. Chorus seems like a game that takes the very best of Everspace while toning down the strategic aspects of it. It hands you the controls, tells you “here is how you shoot, here is how you fly, those are the enemies……..aaaand good luck!” Just the idea of participating in intense tense space dogfights and improving your ship and weapons sounds appealing on its own, but there are also other elements that can either make or break the game. Let’s see how it all exactly goes with Chorus.

Story

Chorus is a third-person space combat shooter where you take control of Nara, a former warrior of The Circle (more on them later), and she is joined on her space adventure by Forsaken a sentient space ship. Yes, your weaponized space vehicle isn’t just for show, it can talk to you and advise you on your journey. Sadly, you can’t control him directly (only Nara) but he is there to provide commentary on whatever is happening on the screen, warn you of incoming threats, and so on. Now, regarding The Circle; a long long time ago there was a dark age for the universe of Chorus. The galaxy was ravaged by constant wars and people longed for peace as the Great Prophet promised them. He was a charismatic figure that quickly rose to fame. He became the inspiration for all the people in the galaxy and eventually their leader. Member of The Circle dedicated their lives to erasing the source of all misery, the selfish human discord, and strive for bringing absolute harmony to all living beings: The Chorus. Supported by the mysterious galactic force called “the Faceless”, what started as a religious movement had turned into a bloody crusade, conquering the galaxy at an exponential rate. And that is where you come in. Bring down The Circle (with Great Prophet included) and make everlasting peace the old-fashioned way – by shooting down everyone who is not on your side.

Gameplay

After a mildly sluggish tutorial segment, I was launched into open space and came upon a great epiphany – this is fun! Sure, the controls are kinda unorthodox compared to what you might expect from your average arcadey third-person space shooter. Controller triggers for flying and shooting, right stick to control the direction, and the left one for evading and activating subsonic flight. It takes no more than 10 minutes to get used to but the fun doesn’t stop there. Eventually, you’ll learn how to upgrade the hull (the HP of your ship) and the shield and even learn some abilities along the way. Throughout the story, you will unlock “rites”, the special abilities that bind Nara and Forsaken. Some are pretty fun although you only get the near the end of the game, such as telekinesis, and rite of the storm. There is nothing more fun than taking a short break from shooting the enemies with conventional weapons and throwing them around with telekinesis into nearby asteroids or even other ships. On the other hand, a rite of the storm is pretty much a fancy name for an EMP in Chorus. A well-placed “zap” into enemies will stun them and leave them completely defenseless for your battling gun, lasers, and missiles. And I definitely have to mention a rite of the spear, a special ability that (you guessed it) transforms you and your ship into a huge spear made of energy where you can pierce through the enemies. So while the selection of conventional weapons in the game isn’t exactly huge, mixing them with your abilities in space dogfights never stops being fun.

Visuals

With this being an arcadey third-person space shooter, you will probably spend more time admiring your surroundings and vast emptiness of space rather than on your ship. I think the folks at Deep Silver Fishlabs expected that so they put extra effort into the level design and making what little life in the universe is left seem visually pleasing. There are six main sections of the game where you are free to fly around, complete the main and side objectives and engage in occasional random encounters. What’s interesting is that each of those sections is distinct, with its own identity. For example, the Stega Central area is well presented as the huge graveyard for stray spaceships and it is pretty much the empire of asteroids. Not much life there, however, once you get to Nimika System later you will see it’s the exact opposite. A bustling and highly industrialized corner of space, well-populated with all types of enemies in the game.

Audio

Not much to be said when it comes to audio, but I always held an opinion that a good soundtrack and voice acting of the game can also be the once you never notice, only the bad one can stand out. I can’t exactly write essays when it comes to the soundtrack here, except just pointing out that it’s there. It’s not exceptionally good and it’s not bad, it merely does its job. Regarding the voice acting, there is a lot of it. I never imagined I’d find a game with too much of it but it finally happened. The playful banter and occasional chit-chat between Nara and Forsaken can be amusing at first but it slowly devolves into being insufferable. Later on, at the start and finish of every main and side quest, you will always be followed by (in this order) a short comment on the situation by Nara with Forsaken, followed by a comment from Forsaken to Nara, and finally a comment from to herself. After more than 10 hours of play, I was seriously on the edge of trying to mute them both somehow.

Overall

With all that said, I think Chorus is a game well deserving of your time. What really puts it above the rest is the unique setting and incredibly flexible dogfights. Once you get the hang of all of your weapons and abilities, every enemy encounter will play out in a completely different way. Zapping enemies with lasers, showering them with a barrage of missiles, and making swiss cheese of them with a Gatling gun never gets old.

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FAST-PACED SPACE-COMBAT SHOOTER, CHORUS, OUT NOW

Philip Federico
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Can you bring down the Circle?

Nimika Prime / Sydney Australia, 4th December 2021 | Enter a dark new universe and explore epic locations in the highly anticipated Chorus, out now on current and next gen formats, from developer FISHLABS and publisher Deep Silver.

With Chorus, FISHLABS has taken the nostalgic feel from classic space shooters and expertly blended it together with a contemporary mindset, evolving the spirit of these games.

Chorus follows ace pilot Nara and her sentient ship Forsaken on their compelling journey of redemption, expertly balancing the spectacle of space exploration with frenetic, fast-paced action. Explore epic cosmic vistas and tight crystalline corridors as you fight to free the galaxy from mysterious cult, the Circle.

The Circle is ruled by The Great Prophet, but not much is known about this mysterious figure. Under his command Nara and Forsaken were responsible for many of the cult’s major victories and atrocities on their path to dominate the galaxy. Once the Circle’s deadliest warrior, Nara is now their most wanted fugitive.

This immersive narrative is supported by stunning gameplay; flying Forsaken is exhilarating and players will find it thrilling to use the ship’s weapons, powers and aerobatic abilities in zero-g combat.

KEY FEATURES

•  A compelling single-player experience

• Play as dual protagonists Nara and her sentient AI companion and starfighter, Forsaken, on a personal journey of redemption

•  Experience fast-paced, frenetic action that evolves the spirit of classic space shooters

•  Fight to unite resistance forces against the Circle and their ominous leader, the Great Prophet

•  Face down hordes of enemy starfighters, titanic battleships and unknown Void entities

•  Reclaim, upgrade and wield devastating weapons and abilities in zero-g dogfights

•  Explore a dark new sci-fi universe, teeming with mystery and conflict

•  Enjoy gorgeous next gen sci-fi visuals in 4K, from cosmic vistas to sprawling space stations

•  Engineered to take advantage of gen 9 hardware, enhancements include:

    o 4K resolution at 60fps                         o Advanced enemy ship destruction

    o Higher quality volumetrics                 o Richer environmental effects

Chorus is out now on Xbox Series X and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment systems from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 5 and PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment systems, and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam.  

For more information about Chorus, please visit one of the following official sites:

Website: www.ChorusTheGame.com                    Twitter: Twitter.com/ChorusTheGame

Facebook: Facebook.com/ChorusTheGame              Instagram: Instagram.com/ChorusTheGame

© 2021 Koch Media GmbH. Developed by the wholly owned development studios Deep Silver FISHLABS and Deep Silver Dambuster.  

ABOUT DEEP SILVER

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires. Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the Saints Row, TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver development studios include Deep Silver Dambuster Studios and Free Radical Design, both in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

ABOUT DEEP SILVER FISHLABS 

For more than 15 years Deep Silver FISHLABS has been creating compelling games that have been brought to life on millions of screens across the globe. We joined the Deep Silver / Koch Media family in late 2013 and, since then, we have continuously raised the quality bar. Today, we are one of four internal development studios run by our parent company, alongside Deep Silver Volition in the US, Deep Silver Dambuster Studio in the UK and Warhorse Studios in the Czech Republic. 

We specialize in high-end 3D games for consoles and PC. With a strong development history and award-winning portfolio of mobile games; such as blockbuster space-action shooter Galaxy on Fire: Manticore and the tactical zombie brawler Dead Island: Survivors; we are currently developing thrilling titles for PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia and Nintendo Switch. 

ABOUT KOCH MEDIA

The Koch Media Group is a global developer, publisher and distributor of video games, VR games, gaming hardware and merchandise. The group’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America, Australia and Asia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading global publishing partner. The Koch Media Group runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned publishing units such as Deep Silver, Milestone, Vertigo Games and Ravenscourt, publishing games for consoles, PC and VR platforms across all physical and digital channels. Additionally, as global publishing partner Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Capcom, CI Games, Giants Software, Kalypso, Koei Tecmo, Konami, Paradox, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Techland, Tripwire, Warner Bros, and many others. With its parent company in Höfen, Austria, and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong. The Koch Media Group owns nine game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy), Voxler (Paris / France) , Flying Wild Hog (Warsaw, Kraków, Rzeszów  / Poland), Free Radical Design (Nottingham / UK) and Vertigo Games (Rotterdam /The Netherlands). Additionally, the Koch Media Group collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world. Part of the Koch Media Group is also Koch Films, a leading European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor. The Koch Media Group also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading video game merchandise company in Munich, Germany, and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Koch Media is an Embracer Group company.

THE QUEST BEGINS IN ANVIL: VAULT BREAKERS AS SEASON ONE KICKS OFF ON STEAM

Philip Federico
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Seoul, South Korea – Dec. 2, 2021 – Developer Action Square opened pre-season of its action-packed co-op roguelike shooter ANVIL: Vault Breakers on Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview. Players can now enter into an expansive universe to take on hordes of enemies in their search for the mysterious Vaults scattered across multiple galaxies.

ANVIL: Vault Breakers lets players take control of characters called Breakers to battle against hostile aliens and monsters. Teams of Breakers must work together to locate relics and artifacts from fabled Vaults brimming with the remnants of alien civilizations. The powerful energy and technology found within allows players to increase their ability survive and fight.

Each Breaker brings distinctive abilities and skills to combat, so players must choose wisely as they gear up to join the battle. A Breaker’s strength will increase as they equip relics acquired in previous runs, allowing them to unlock stats from the season pass. With over 100 randomly generated relics, an assortment of galaxies to explore and distinctive threats to conquer with dozens of weapons at their disposal, players will get a unique experience every playthrough.

Action Square is continually listening and incorporating feedback from the community throughout the development of ANVIL: Vault Breakers, especially around season passes and progression. The developers will utilize the current pre-season to finetune future season passes and season meta progression. More info about this can be found in ANVIL’s Steam blog here.

The team is looking forward to hearing more from the community throughout pre-season so they can continue improving and enhancing the experience as the game nears its final launch in 2022.

Players can download and play pre-season of ANVIL: Vault Breakers on Steam today.

For more information about ANVIL: Vault Breakers:

Visit the website: https://www.anvil.world
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1487390/ANVIL
Follow along on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANVIL_ACTION2
Join Discord: https://discord.com/invite/anvil

About Action Square

Action Square (KOSDAQ – 20550:KS) is a game development company founded in 2012 with a mission to develop action-packed games for all to enjoy. The company’s first mobile Action Role Playing Game (ARPG) called Blade was a major success in Korean market. The company have since then moved on to develop a sequel called Samguk Blade and have several other projects under development for various platforms like Steam and Xbox.

Action Square’s latest project called ANVIL is a sci-fi themed top-down roguelike shooter which will be available PC (Steam) and Xbox.

Action Square also has an upcoming ARPG project which is based on a Netflix miniseries called Kingdom.

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THE FULL MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION Code Fairy SAGA NOW COMPLETE WITH RELEASE OF FINAL VOLUME

Philip Federico
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THE FULL MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION Code Fairy SAGA NOW COMPLETE WITH RELEASE OF FINAL VOLUME

The Entirety of the New Story Arc Set Within the Legendary Mobile Suit Gundam Universe Now Available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (December 3, 2021) – Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has launched Vol.3 of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION Code Fairy, the concluding chapter of the all-new story arc set in the legendary sci-fi universe, in the Americas on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

As a multipart story told through three volumes, the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION Code Fairy saga is now complete with the dramatic conclusion of Vol. 3 available for all Mobile Suit Gundam pilots to experience. Players who purchase the Standard Edition of Code Fairy will gain access to all three volumes of the game, in addition, those who purchase the Deluxe Edition of Code Fairy will receive access for up to eight exclusive Mobile Suits from Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2. All three volumes are also available for individual purchase.

To check out a new trailer to commemorate the launch of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION Code Fairy Vol. 3

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION Code Fairy tells an original story surrounding the “Noisy Fairy” – a secret unit led by Alma and under the direct control of Kycilia of the Principality of Zeon. During the “One Year War,” the unit struggles to break through into the continent of North America which is where the game’s story picks up. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION Code Fairy is a tale of unbreakable bonds formed in the midst of the brutality of war. 

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION Code Fairy builds upon the world established by the free-to-play action title MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2, even unlocking special Code Fairy-themed rewards and items in BATTLE OPERATIONS 2 for players who progress within Code Fairy. Additionally, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 players can unlock a special Code Fairy themed mission through gameplay progression. 

For more information regarding MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION Code Fairy, please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/gbocodefairy. For other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS. 

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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of the BANDAI NAMCO Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS

CRSED: F.O.A.D. shooter got “Fangs”

Philip Federico
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This update brings a new playable character and cross-platform multiplayer

Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software announce the release of the “Fangs” Content Update for the brutal online shooter CRSED: F.O.A.D. It brings a new Champion, the vampire Bram van Helsing, as well as new mystical rituals, weapons, cool costumes, a myriad of cosmetic items and a deadly aspen stake. 

Bram van Helsing is a wealthy Dutch nobleman, a hematophagous occultist that practiced so-called “unity ceremonies” with his minions. Activists wrote statements to the police every day with requests to stop the “debauchery” going on but failed to achieve anything. At some point Bram’s compulsive desire to drink blood had begun to lead to sleep problems and ultimately made him go to a Rehab center for treatment. There he met another patient who told him rumors about the F.O.A.D. murder games, a perfect event to satisfy a vampire’s thirst.

The “Flock of bats” ability allows Bram to levitate and move quickly in bat form. While in this state, a Champion gets “vampirism” status and 50% of the damage done to the enemy is returned in the form of health, while his transformation into a flock of bats allows him to move at high speed. Damage to the Champion is reduced by 50%, and during the “Sun Eclipse” ritual by 70%. On the other hand, the “Killing Sun” ritual is quite bad for a vampire’s health.  There is also a new kind of gravestone called  “Coffin of the Undead” available to players. After destroying it, a greedy enemy will be attacked by a ruthless Zombie.

The update not only brings new content, but also allows PlayStation and Xbox players to play together in the same sessions, as well as join cross-platform squads and communicate with each other.

More information on the “Fangs” update is available at the official CRSED: F.O.A.D. website: www.crsed.net

About CRSED
CRSED is a brutal online shooter featuring melee weapons, firearms, magic rituals, supernatural powers and a great dose of humor. Fight on the most picturesque corners of earth against the odds and be the last man standing. The game receives regular updates and is available for free on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Official website: https://crsed.net

About Darkflow Software
Darkflow Software is a game studio founded in 2016 by video game industry veterans and is located in Riga, Latvia. Currently, the company is working on the squad based multiplayer WW2 shooter Enlisted and online shooter CRSED: F.O.A.D.

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, Cuisine Royale and Star Conflict as well as PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

War Thunder uncovers the secrets of Winged Lions

Philip Federico
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Players are getting the Israeli aviation tech tree and cruisers equipped with reconnaissance aircraft

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the next major Content Update “Winged Lions” for the military online action War Thunder will be released later this December. It will bring the Israeli aviation closed beta test, launchable shipborne reconnaissance aircraft, dozens of new air, ground and naval vehicles and more.

Since the Israeli Air Force was formed after the end of World War II, the Israeli aircraft lineup begins immediately from rank IV. While researching new machines, players will follow the way that the Israeli engineers have chosen. Domestically assembled Spitfires were one the first planes in the force later joined by French Mirage III fighters that became the base for developing original Israeli Kfir (literally, “lion cub”) machines, while the US gives access to F-4 fighter jets and A-4 attackers. Aviation of Israel mainly consists of imported aircraft, but with a distinctive local feel, as they are highly modified, adapted to local conditions and equipped with new weapons. Their arsenal includes unique rockets with a shape-charge warhead, new to the game calibers of aircraft bombs, air-to-air missiles and even guided bombs!

All owners of early access packs will be able to take part in the closed testing of the Israeli aviation immediately after the “Winged Lions” update is live. After the end of closed testing, to start researching the Israeli Air Force aviation, the player will need at least one purchased aircraft of rank IV in any of the following playable nations: USA, Great Britain, France or Israel.

The update brings ship-launched reconnaissance aircraft, a feature that many large WW2 era warships were capable of. The reconnaissance aircraft will allow the players  to better examine the enemy grouping, scout a ship hidden behind rocks, fight enemy aircraft, destroy an enemy boat with cannons and machine guns, or damage an enemy cruiser or destroyer with bombs. Just like regular seaplanes, reconnaissance hydroplanes will be able to capture points – a small plane can decide the outcome of a battle for large ships. Powerful and fast German battlecruiser Scharnhorst that is equipped with such aircraft will be added to War Thunder in the “Winged Lions” update.

Ground vehicle fans will get several modern tanks like Challenger 2 TES (2008) and Leclerc SXXI (2003). The most interesting one is probably Type 10, the latest Japanese MBT that entered the JSDF service in 2012. One of the main new features of Type 10 is the automatic loader located in the rear of the tank, which increases the rate of fire. The new diesel engine doubles the reverse speed in comparison with the predecessor. The Type 10 also receives a new APFSDS round, that has the same name as the tank itself – Type 10. It complements the range of shells, already familiar with the JM12A1 HEATFS and the JM33 APFSDS rounds.

Follow the news at the official website to get more information on the “Winged Lions”.

About War Thunder
War Thunder is a free-to-play, cross-platform, massively multiplayer military masterpiece with millions of fans worldwide, that allows players on PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Mac and Linux to fight their way across air, land, and sea in the same battlefield. War Thunder offers 1,700+ playable aircraft, armored vehicles and ships from the early 1930s to the 2000s. The US, Soviet, British, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and French military vehicles represented in game are carefully researched, historically accurate recreations of their real world counterparts. Fans can expect hundreds more added as Gaijin Entertainment commits to ongoing development via regular updates. Official website: http://warthunder.com

About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, Cuisine Royale and Star Conflict as well as PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/

Chorus First Hour of Gameplay

Philip Federico
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Chorus First Hour of Gameplay

Join us for the first few story mode missions as we engage in some awesome zero-g space combat. We take control of our hero Nora and her sentient starfighter to liberate The Enclave by destroying Circle Ravens and Psychic totems sent out by the dark cult called The Circle.

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Chorus
Developer: Deep Silver Fishlabs
Publisher: Deep Silver
Website: http://faq.deepsilver.com/
Platform: Windows
Release 4 Dec, 2021
Price: $39.99 USD

Available now on Steam – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153640/Chorus/

Summary:

Recommended – “A space shooter with incredibly fun and addictive dogfights that you might forget the game even comes with a story.”

Check out our review for Chorus Here

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Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars Review

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Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars Review

Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars

Developer: Square-Enix/Alim
Publisher: Square-Enix
Platforms: PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), Switch, PC
Release Date: 28 October 2021
Price: US$29.99 – Available Here

Overview

Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is the newest game from the creative mind of Yoko Taro. One of the creators of the Drakengard and Nier series, Taro gained a small cult following throughout the years. Taro’s games feature themes of existentialism, and they also touch on some “taboo” subjects such as female sexuality; including but not limited to abortion, gender identity, and more. After the success achieved by Nier Automata, Taro gained immense popularity, especially in the West. Voice of Cards isn’t part of the Nier canon and was originally pitched by Taro as a social mobile game. With the intervention of producer Yosuke Saito, development shifted to consoles and PC as a small-scale project. However, what Voice of Cards lacks in “high production values” is compensated by the artistry and innovation in regards to its presentation.

Story

Voice of Cards tells the tale of a dragon that, after having been defeated once, returns to once more threaten the peace now enjoyed by the people. A hefty reward is offered by the queen to those who are able to slay the dragon. As Ash, the money-hungry, “self-proclaimed hero” along with his monster companion Mar, the player must overcome a series of quests and enlist the help of people who have their own personal reasons for joining Ash; some related to the dragon, some not so much. Other parties are also in search of the dragon. Is the dragon really the cause of all the world’s problems? None of that matters to Ash, or so it appears. And so, Ash departs on his quest to get rich.

As with everything in the game, the story is told as if you were in a session of tabletop Dungeons and Dragons with a snarky “gamemaster” narrating everything. The gamemaster’s words are absolute, which basically renders most of your story-related choices inconsequential. This is standard JRPG story-telling and allows the game to flow in a very straightforward and easy-going way.

Gameplay

Think of Voice of Cards as a traditional, old-school JRPG. Something like the Dragon Quest titles of old in regards to its progression and overall presentation. The game is laid out exactly like a tabletop game with the player controlling a piece that can be moved along the card-filled board. The towns, NPCs, etc. are all represented as up-sided cards where your piece can land, thus triggering a dialogue or event. While in the field, most of its terrain is covered in down-sided cards which are flipped once your piece is right next to or adjacent to a card; this manner of exploration is interesting because it encourages the player to keep moving their piece to reveal what lies beneath the next card. It could be just another piece of terrain, a chest, an NPC, and so on. As your piece is placed upon certain tiles, random events might trigger that prompts the player to choose an option or roll a dice to see what the outcome will be.

Battles occur randomly as you move your piece through the field or dungeons. Upon encountering an enemy, the game will switch to a smaller table that is used exclusively for dealing with battles. The battles are turn-based with each character acting according to their agility status. Instead of MP, the game uses a system in which gems are accumulated each turn. Every turn, your party will receive one gem regardless of whether you used a simple action such as a normal attack or if you passed a character’s turn. Stronger and effect-inflicting attacks or actions will require the use of gems. Although the battles flow well and relatively fast, they are the weakest point of the game. The battles provide no challenge whatsoever: you can just mash buttons if you want while in battle without fear of enemies killing even one of your party members. Just have the latest equipment that you can buy in towns and you’re set. The battles continue in this braindead pattern throughout most of the game. The difficulty spikes a bit towards the end, but by then, the battles will have mostly outstayed their welcome. I can come up with only one reason for the game designers to have handled the battles like this. They did it for the sake of accessibility; you don’t even need to read most of the text since the gamemaster will do it for you. There’s no difficulty selector, and the game can even be played with one hand most of the time, although not for the kind of accessibility some of you might think.

The lack of challenge can be a huge detractor to the game’s overall enjoyment, especially for some more old-school players. Even then, there’s a lot to love in Voice of Cards. Its presentation keeps things fresh. The story at first is your “tired and true” trope about a group of characters who want to save the world, but let’s remind ourselves that this is still a game with heavy influence from Yoko Taro and his team. There is no shortage of events and secrets to discover which will pique a player’s curiosity. There’s even a game of cards… inside a game of cards; it serves as a nice distraction and can even be played with three other players; provided you are in the same room since there’s no online multiplayer to speak of.

Visuals

Browsing through the images in this review is basically most of what you’re going to see in the game. The graphics are super simple but charming. The card artwork might not resonate with everyone because of their anime style. I’d say that the card’s artworks are very pleasing to my eyes. The navigable field leaves a lot to the imagination, and to me, this is on purpose: every time you enter a new city or dungeon you’ll have only tiles with the occasional fog or some other effect. The same NPC and shop cards are reused a lot of the time. It’s with the help of the gamemaster who will narrate with precision what exactly stands before you and your own imagination that you’ll have a clear idea of where you are and the type of situation you find yourself in.

Audio

Keiichi Okabe returns once again, not as the main composer, but as a contributor of sorts. Nevertheless, the music composition in Voice of Cards is beautiful: the melodies take inspiration from Celtic themes and traditions. The only downside about the music is the lack of variety regarding the number of tracks. The audio design is excellent: the sounds of the cards flipping, the dice rolling against the wooden table and whatnot are very relaxing and will remind you of those old GURPS sessions or, at least, make you imagine how it is or used to be.

Overall

Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars promised a true JRPG adventure with an engaging story told only with a table, cards, and some dice. Featuring big names from the JRPG scene, Voice of Cards delivers on its ideas and story but sets aside one important aspect of any JRPG: its combat is borderline frustrating. In fact, this might drive away many players who will dislike the game entirely because of the combat. I won’t say that the lack of challenge and diversity to the combat are minor setbacks; they take a lot out of what was primed to be one of the best RPG experiences this year. That said, there’s enough quality content in Voice of Cards that will make it worth your while, especially if you’re a fan of a good old tabletop RPG session.

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Milestone releases the Batman Expansion for Hot Wheels Unleashed

Philip Federico
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The amazing post-launch plan for Hot Wheels Unleashed is moving forward. Today Milestone releases the Batman Expansion, a brand new themed DLC with content coming from the DC Universe, dedicated in specific to the Dark Knight legacy.

The Batman Expansion brings a huge amount of new playable content with a brand-new Career map to complete, inspired by Gotham, and a breathtaking new environment with many new tracks, the Batcave. The Expansion also includes 5 themed vehicles, The Penguin, Robin™ 2.0T, Armored Batman™, Batman™ Rebirth, The Joker™ GT, a new Track Builder Module, the Joker Funhouse Split, and many themed customisation items. The Batman Expansion is included in the HOT WHEELS™ Pass Vol. 1 or can be purchased separately from today

Hot Wheels Unleashed offers players the opportunity to drive the cars as if they were playing with the die-cast toys. The gameplay includes adrenaline-filled races, an extended choice of Hot Wheels vehicles with different attributes and rarity levels that players can customise with different skins, and jaw-dropping tracks set in everyday-life locations with special track modules and interactive items. The game also features a revolutionary Track Builder enabling players to customise tracks in any game environment and share them with the game’s community.

For more information, visithotwheelsunleashed.com. Drivers can also join the #HotWheelsUnleashed conversation online at Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

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About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as RIDE and Gravel, Milestone’s own IPs.

For more information, please visit  www.milestone.it

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and e-commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.


HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ © 2021. Published and Developed by Milestone S.r.l. All rights reserved. HOT WHEELS™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2021 Mattel. All manufacturers, accessory suppliers, names, tracks, sponsors, brands and associated imagery featured in this game are trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners.

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