Izanagi Games has announced that the next game from Danganronpa series creator Kazutaka Kodaka is a full motion video game called Death Come True. The game will be releasing in Japan sometime in 2020 and while no platforms have been announced it has been revealed that the main character will be named Makoto Karaki and will be played by the same actor that played Makoto Naegi in the Danganronpa stage play.
The description of the game so far has it set inside of a hotel where the protagonist is wanted for a series of murders but also has no memories at all. To make things stranger, he has the ability to “Time Leap” to return to the past whenever he dies. As a criminal on the run he must try to find out who he can trust and find the truth behind his own character through the horror of multiple deaths and repeats.
XSEED Games has released another pair of character introduction trailers for Granblue Fantasy: Versus, leaving only one character left to be focused on. This time around the characters are the “Peerless Shot” Metera and “Crimson Spear” Zeta. Metera is a zoning style character that can make use of her infinite arrows to attack enemies at a distance, ride on her bow to shoot from an angle, and use “Aetherial Seals” to keep enemies at a distance.
Zeta, with her obsession with Katalina, is a combo-based fighter that wields her Spear of Arvess and can perform a special type of block named “Rhapsody” that will allow for quicker follow-up attacks. Both trailers can be found below while Granblue Fantasy: Versus itself is set to be released on the PlayStation 4 in Japan on February 6, 2020 and in Q1 2020 in the West.
CryoFall is a multiplayer survival game that unleashes players on a hostile alien planet. Players will need to band together to gather resources, create tools, and build bases to survive. The game is currently on Steam Early Access.
CryoFallstarts off just like every other survival game. Players are dropped as naked as the day they were born in the middle of nowhere. The next few minutes are dedicated grabbing rocks, sticks, and fibres from the ground to build a basic stone axe and pickaxe. From there, players work through four tiers of the tech tree, starting from basic machines all the way to building hoverboards and battle mechs.
Progression is locked behind learning points. Players can earn points from almost any activity in the game, such as gathering and hunting. Each tier of the tech tree has a number of technology groups that need to be unlocked with learning points. The only exception is the first tier, which unlocks all the technology groups for free. Regardless of tier, each item on the tech tree needs to be purchased separately. The price rises significantly with each tier, but the learning point rate bonus never catches up with the prices. As a result, players need to bring or make a few friends so each member of the group can specialize in one or two technology groups. The rate is so slow that one or two players will have to create their own private server so rates can be significantly increased.
Ignoring the highly time gated content, the learning curve
is gentle. CryoFall has a quest line that teaches players all the basic
mechanics of the game. The tutorials are extremely thorough, offering step by
step instructions. Completing the quests offers a generous bonus reward of learning
points. The bonus allows players to blitz through the first tech tree tier but worsens
the jump in learning point costs between tier one and two.
The tech tree has an interesting mix of specialities. Since CryoFall
is a sci-fi title, players don’t spend long in the stone age. Electricity is
introduced quickly, and players can get their hands on basic firearms within
the first few hours of play. Homebodies, explorers, and fighters have plenty of
specialities that will fit their playstyle, and each playstyle will contribute
equally to a group.
The building system is simple but reasonably powerful. As a two-dimensional
game, builders only have to worry about walls, floors, and placeable objects.
Players only need a small fraction of the final material costs to lay down blueprints
that are later filled in to create the object. The system easily lets a single architect
lay down the plans and have all party members fill in the base as materials become
available. Electricity is simplified, so power is automatically transmitted to
all machines within a land claim zone. Considering demolishing objects only
refunds a portion of the original cost, it makes bases a lot cleaner and easier
to manage.
Combat is a simple affair. CryoFall offers a balanced
mix of melee and ranged weaponry. There is a great emphasis on status effects, with
each weapon or ammunition type offering its own effect. Combat controls will be
familiar to anyone whose played a top down shooter. Movement and positioning are
important as ranged weapon users can usually kite enemies as long as they
manage their stamina and reloads. Melee users will need to be a little less
concerned, as only need to ensure they aren’t taking on more they can handle at
once. There is lots of opportunity for combat outside of PVP. Lots of animals
are scattered around the world. Well equipped players can also enter
contaminated zones, where rare items are up for grabs if players can survive
the radiation and the powerful enemies in the area.
CryoFall is a game that demands a commitment. The land
claim block is core of the base and will only protect the base for a certain
period of time. Players will need to log on at least every few days. Otherwise,
the base slowly takes damage until it disappears completely. Crops are also on
a timer, withering away after a day and a half. Seeds are a rare enough that losing
the crop is annoying, as it may be a while until players find replacements out
in the wild.
The audio/visual presentation is decent. The visual style is
generic, but the graphics are well done. The sound effects are solid. The music
will need a bit of work before launch as the track list is extremely limited
right now.
CryoFall is shaping up to be a solid pick for players who are willing to commit to a laid-back multiplayer survival game. The pacing is perfect for playing while watching films or listening to podcasts. For gamers looking to play solo or in small groups, the highly time gated content will require either a dedication to grinding or access to a private server. While CryoFall was designed for larger player groups in mind, AtomicTorch Studio can make the game more accessible to small groups by making a simple, in game method of booting up a customizable private server that can be turned off and on as necessary. Currently, the game has an enjoyable amount of content and could pass for a smaller release. AtomicTorch’s plan is to have CryoFall in early access until April 2020 at the earliest, so there is plenty of time for more content and balancing before the game’s full release.
See in the New Year
with a special event that will spread festive cheer
December 10, 2019 — World of Tanks is ready to see in both Christmas
and New Year with its biggest in-game event of the year: Holiday Ops 2020. It’s
all about baubles and battles. From 13th December to 14th January, players will
be able to spruce up a new in-game garage, which is better suited for the upcoming
holidays, and earn great rewards.
This new garage features an interactive Christmas tree, a feast, an installation and a yard, all ready to be adorned to your liking. There are more than 300 different decorations to be found and 4 collections to be completed (Christmas, New Year, Magic New Year and Lunar New Year). So, get ready to deck the garage with bundles of decorations, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!
Normally at Christmas, only the best behaved get rewards,
but not with Holiday Ops; players will receive decorations for causing
destruction, creating their own New Year’s firework display and completing
special missions in Random Battles. By putting up these ornaments, tankers will
increase their Festive Atmosphere and each new level will bring special
rewards!
Once players reach level 5 of Festive Atmosphere, they will
be introduced to a brand-new Holiday Ops 2020 mechanic: the ability to create
their own dream team of vehicles that will earn additional bonuses in battle.
The machines chosen will become Holiday Ops vehicles and depending on their
class, they will earn extra Battle XP, Free XP or Crew XP. Tankers will
initially start with one Holiday Ops vehicle slot at level 5, but with each
level increase, a new slot will be unlocked. The Festive Atmosphere level that
unlocks a new slot corresponds to the vehicle tier which can be placed there;
level 5 is for Tier V vehicles, level 6 for Tier VI, and so on.
There are a lot of festivities going on, but players won’t
be doing this alone: they’ll be guided through Holiday Ops 2020 by the Snow
Maidens. Every day they will gift players a present that features one random
decoration and personal missions for 5x XP. The Snow Maidens will also be
rewards for hitting certain levels of Festive Atmosphere so tankers will be
able to keep them as crew members for good!
“2019 has been a great year and
Holiday Ops is the perfect way to not only end it, but also to kick off 2020,”
states Max Chuvalov, World of Tanks Global Publishing Director. “We hope our players
love the festive mood we’ve created and the fairy tale nature of the event as
we wanted to give them something they’d never forget!”
And there’s even more! The holidays are a time of giving and
Holiday Ops is no different. Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, from 13th
December each tanker will get a special present that contains the Tier II
French Premium light tank, the F42 AMR, 3 decoration boxes and one Charge (a
special item that can be used during Holiday Ops). Thanks, Santa!
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About World of Tanks
World of Tanks is the
first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to
armoured warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II
with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 600 armoured
vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
Wargaming is an
award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia,
Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders
in the gaming industry with 4500+ employees and offices spread all over the
world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major
gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular
free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of
Warships.
NEW TRIALS OF MANA TRAILER SPOTLIGHTS HEROES DURAN AND ANGELA
SYDNEY, 10th December 2019 – Square Enix Ltd., today gives players a closer look at the journey of two of its six heroes, Duran and Angela, in a new trailer for the highly anticipated Trials of Mana™. The video outlines the stories of Duran, a skilled, hot-headed young soldier from the kingdom of Valsena, who seeks revenge against the Crimson Wizard, and Angela, the rebellious princess of Altena, a kingdom of magicians, who is prone to act out to get attention as she struggles under the weight of responsibility under her mother’s shadow. The remaining four playable heroes, Hawkeye, Riesz, Kevin and Charlotte, will be featured in future trailers.
Trials of Mana tells the story of six heroes as
they battle against the forces of evil that threaten a world where Mana has
been weakened. Players will craft varying experiences by selecting a party of
three from these unique characters as they embark on the adventure of a
lifetime to protect the very essence of Mana itself. Originally released in
Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3 in 1995, and later making its debut in the
West with the Collection of Mana™ on Nintendo Switch earlier this year, Trials
of Mana is a full, high-definition remake of the third entry in the classic
Mana series, seamlessly bringing the beloved story and characters to a new,
modern era of fans with real-time combat, beautiful 3D graphics and updated
gameplay.
Trials of Mana will be available forNintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 system and STEAM® on24th
April 2020.
TRAILS OF COLD
STEEL III ANNOUNCED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH™!
NIS America is excited to announce that The Legend of Heroes:Trails of Cold Steel III will be coming to Nintendo Switch™ in Australia and New Zealand in 2020! This is the first title within The Legend of Heroes series to release on the platform.
About
the game:
Nearly a
year and a half has passed since the Erebonian civil war, and much has changed
since then. From the shifting stances of countries to the internal politics of
the Empire, and even the life of Rean Schwarzer, the shadows of the past have
given way to the embers of a new chapter. Now graduated from Thors Military
Academy, Rean has become an instructor at the Thors Branch Campus, a
newly-opened academy that quickly finds itself thrust onto the national stage.
It is here that he takes the lead of a brand new Class VII, and must guide a
new generation of heroes into an unknown future. Though all is calm now, the
nefarious Ouroboros organization continues to weave a dark plot that could
engulf the entire continent in war…or perhaps something even more sinister.
Trails of Cold Steel III invites players into a world full of intrigue
and excitement that is years in the making. They will embark on a whirlwind
tour through the never-before-seen lands of the recently expanded Erebonian
countryside, and encounter fresh faces as well as old friends familiar to fans
of the series. In true Trails fashion, the deep, engaging story pairs
with an incredible cast of characters and a combat system refined over decades
of innovative RPG worldbuilding.
Key Features: Welcome to the New Class VII – Explore the newly annexed lands of the
Empire with a brand new squad, and catch up with familiar faces from the past.
An Immersive Story – Experience an epic story developed across three
titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive
introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive
right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Combat Honed to a Fine Edge – Challenge oncoming threats with a combat
system that has been refined over the course of decades. The addition of
features like Brave Order and the Break System opens up new possibilities in
battle.
ASSASSIN’S
CREED® THE REBEL
COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCHTM
Play the Award-Winning Assassin’s Creed
Franchise on-the- go!
Sydney, Australia — December 9, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Assassin’s Creed® The Rebel Collection is available across retailers worldwide exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch Lite™ for the suggested price of $79.95 AUD.
Assassin’s
Creed® The Rebel Collection includes Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ with all
past single-player DLC, and Assassin’s Creed® Rogue. From becoming the most
feared pirate in the Caribbean to transforming into the ultimate Assassin
Hunter, fans and newcomers alike will have the opportunity to experience two
major opuses from the Assassin’s Creed series, fully playable single-player and
on-the-go with Nintendo Switch™.
This
exclusive compilation takes full advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo
Switch™ and Nintendo Switch Lite™, including enhanced features such as
Touchscreen Interface, Optimized HUD, and Motion Control Aiming.
Assassin’s
Creed® The Rebel Collection includes:
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™. Players will sail into the Golden
Age of Piracy, where pirates
have established their own lawless Republic. Playing as Edward Kenway, the
most feared pirate captain in the Caribbean, players are drawn into the
ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. Players will take part in
world-famous battles, discover hidden treasures, and earn the respect of
legendary characters like Blackbeard. The game’s vast open world features
countless remote islands where corruption, greed, and cruelty are
commonplace.
All
single-player DLC, including Freedom Cry and more. In
Freedom Cry, players will embody the former slave
Adewale who finds freedom as a pirate aboard Edward Kenway’s ship. 15
years later, Adewale becomes a trained Assassin to free the slaves and
avenge them. In addition to this DLC and Aveline’s one, the Illustrious Pirates pack and all the
ship customization packs will be available in Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™.
Assassin’s Creed® Rogue. Amidst the chaos of
the French and Indian War, players will embrace one man’s slow descent
into darkness, forever shaping the future of the American colonies. As
Shay Patrick Cormac, players will transform from a loyal member of the
Assassin Brotherhood into the ultimate Assassin Hunter. On a perilous
journey through America and the icy cold waters of the North Atlantic,
players will take the perspective of a Templar for the first time in
franchise history. This game can be downloaded for free within the eShop
DLC.
Extra Content Pack. Fans of the franchise
can dive further into the Assassin’s Creed universe with an extra content
pack, included in Assassin’s Creed® The Rebel Collection
as a holiday gift. It contains Assassin’s Creed® Black Flag™ CG trailers and
concept art, the first 55 pages of the novel Assassin’s Creed® IV Black
Flag: Blackbeard: The Lost Journal and the manga Assassin’s Creed®
Awakening Volume I & II (in English only). This additional content is
partly included in the game card and can be downloaded for free within the
eShop DLC.
New and
exclusive outfits. From Altair’s outfit to Alexio’s one,
the game invites fans to deep dive into Assassin’s Creed universe
including not less than 10 new exclusive outfits of the main protagonists
of the franchise. In addition, fans who
played Assassin’s Creed III® Remastered
will be able to unlock an exclusive outfit for Assassin’s Creed® The Rebel Collection through Ubisoft
Club for free; players can embody their inner beast in Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ wearing the impressive animal spirit
outfit.
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of
world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s
video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout
Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to
delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular
platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018-19
fiscal year Ubisoft generated Net Bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more,
please visit ubisoft.com.
PQube has announced plans to release Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Infinite Combate in the West sometime next year where it will be released digitally and physically for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe as well as digitally on PC.
Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Infinite Combate, also known simply as DanMachi Infinite Combate, is a Mages developed dungeon RPG that follows the story of the original light novel and anime series. It is set in a fantasy realm where gods have limited their divine powers in search of excitement and to experience the hardships of the lower world. To interact with humans, each deity has founded a Familia, which are groups that adventurers can join to socialize and support each other, before they set out into the dangerous labyrinth called Dungeon.
One of them is Bell Cranel, the young main character of DanMachi‘s story. As the only follower of the Hestia Familia, he has it a bit harder than the others, but strives to improve himself. The game will feature a mixture of visual novel segments and dungeon crawling RPG gameplay that will cover the events of the first anime season as well as new story content.
While Square Enix may have been trying to keep things under wraps for a bit longer, an unlisted trailer from their official Kingdom Hearts account has posted, and since removed, a trailer revealing when players can expect the first piece of DLC for Kingdom Hearts III to be released. The trailer, possibly found below if it hasn’t been removed again, shows off plenty of cinematics including the re-appearance of the missing Final Fantasy characters.
ReMIND is described by Square Enix as being the other tale that unfolded during the climax of Kingdom Hearts III. Determined to rescue Kairi, Sora travels to the Keyblade Graveyard a short time before the final battle was to take place. Lacking a corporeal form, he traces the hearts of the seven guardians of light. Through experiencing their personal battles firsthand, Sora is about to discover truths that he has never before imagined.
The trailer also lists that the DLC will be launching on the PlayStation 4 first on January 23, 2020 and then a month later for the Xbox One on February 25, 2020, likely meaning that the official unveil is happening at the Sony exclusive “State of Play” next week.
Idea Factory International has revealed some new screenshots and character details for three new characters that will be able to join Quinn’s party in Arc of Alchemist when the game releases on January 30, 2020 in North America for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The characters introduced this time around are named Axel, Micah, and Rune.
Axel Delion has an adoration of Quinn, he dotes upon her excessively, much to his own detriment. However, his skill as a knight is unparalleled and he’s attained several victories in battle exercises. Micah Schneider is a knight who supports Vice-Captain Axel. Previously, she had served as his squire. She is one of the team’s most competent members, recognized for her common sense. She also takes on the role of admonishing Axel when he gets out of hand. In secret, she harbors feelings for Axel, but the path is steep.
Finally we have Rune Fontine who is part of the military clergy. She is in charge of treating injured troops hurt by the perilous journey. She is skilled at sewing and cooking, and is known by all for her kindness. Her patience allows her to talk down even the self-willed Sandra. Micah refers to her calming ability as a “maternal power”, from which Rune takes great pride.
