Back in 2017 a rather unique horror game was released on PC by YGGdrazil Group and then last year it was released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One by Mastiff Games. This horror game was Home Sweet Home and thanks to its thai based horror, it offered a unique style of scare but left things a bit open ended and now we have a good reason for that. The YGGdrazil Group has announced that Home Sweet Home Episode II will be releasing on PC sometime in 2019 and while no console release has been announced at this time, perhaps the story will continue there as well.
Home Sweet Home Episode II follows Tim, a simple man in search of his missing wife. At the conclusion of the first game, Tim found himself with few answers other than that her disappearance held a far more sinister and evil purpose and had affected others, who similarly went missing without a trace. Awakening in a dark and mysterious forest, Tim begins his search anew, unaware of the dangers that lie before him.
Deeply inspired by both Thai culture and folklore, Home Sweet Home Episode II oozes horror around every corner and within every shadow. Pursued relentlessly by a deadly and otherworldly Thai Dancer, Tim must race against the clock and through deadly enemies in his quest for information. Mind bending puzzles hide clues to his progression as well as a series first—combat. Armed with an arsenal of weapons, Tim can approach every enemy encounter using stealth, brute force, or a combination of both. Yet unlike in the first Home Sweet Home, multiple enemies will pursue Tim at the same time, turning every encounter into a battle between life and death.
With Wolfenstein: Youngblood releasing tomorrow July 26th on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC Bethesda and MachineGames have opted to release a launch trailer for the game that gives us a look at both in-game cutscenes as well as plenty of Nazi killing action.
For those who haven’t been following the game, Wolfenstein: Youngblood places players in the boots of one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters after he ends up missing. Set nineteen years after the events of the previous game BJ has disappeared after a mission into Nazi-occupied Paris. Now, after years of training and guidance from their battle-hardened father, BJ’s twin daughters Jess and Soph are forced into action.
Back in June it was announced that a new game was being developed from Rose City Games by the name of Cat Lady and now we know a bit more about the Viz Media published title. The game will be releasing on PC sometime in the future and follows Ally Marie as she arrives for her regular visit to Grandma’s cat-filled mansion but is startled to find an ancient evil has awoken. Not only is Grandma missing: all of her belongings are transforming into monsters, and the cats are now self-aware.
With the help of her cats, Ally must find a way to save Grandma and destroy the ghosts lurking in the mansion. The game will blend dual-stick shooter action, roguelike elements, and tons of collectibility. Swap and upgrade your feline friends to blast homey hauntings with magical spells, investigate randomly generated biomes to progress through multiple unique areas of the mansion, and uncover the spooky intentions behind your Grandma’s kidnapping and the parade of perilous poltergeists who stand in your way.
Those who’ve never had a chance to play the original Catherine or want to give Catherine: Full Body a shot before it is officially released now have the chance to do so as Atlus USA has released a demo for the game on the PlayStation Store allowing all PlayStation 4 owners a chance to obtain it.
To go along with this demo release the company has released a new trailer for the game focusing on showing off the various decisions players will need to make in the game as Vincent has to deal not only with Catherine and Katherine now but also a new girl named Rin. You can find the video below and keep an eye out for Catherine: Full Body when it is released on the PlayStation 4 on September 3rd in North America and Europe.
Just like how its inspiration started as a PC game before coming to the PlayStation it looks like Two Point Hospital will now be heading to consoles as Two Point Studios and Sega have announced that the game will be heading to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this year where it will be available both physically and digitally.
While the PC version is priced at $35 the console release will likely be a bit higher as the company announced that the console versions of the game will include not only the base game but also the “Bigfoot” and “Pebberly Island” expansion packs and they are planning a number of free updates in the future.
For those who have yet to try out the game, players will build up a hospital from scratch all while optimizing your hospital design to increase patient (and cash) flow, arranging corridors, rooms and waiting areas to your exact specifications. Expand your hospital to multiple buildings as you look to get as many patients through the door as possible.
You may remember that back in May a game based around the John Wick franchise was announced for release in the future by the name of John Wick Hex and now Good Shepherd Entertainment and Bithell Games have released a featurette video that focuses on the “Gun Fu” aspect of the series and how the team worked with a number of stunt men that appeared in the movie in an attempt to capture its essence in the game.
Seeing firsthand how John Wick analyzes a situation and executes a full-force solution with whatever he has available was key to translating the films into a fast-paced, action-oriented strategy experience that lets players become the legendary hitman himself. You can check out the video below and keep an eye out for the game when it is released in the future for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
For quite some time fans have wondered if we would ever see Monster Rancher again despite the fact that the best part of the game, which involved using everything from other games to music CDs, probably wouldn’t work that well these days. Well Koei Tecmo has announced that they are doing something with the franchise but it is a bit of an odd choice.
The company has revealed that they are making a port of Monster Rancher 1, or simply Monster Farm as it was in Japan, and will be releasing it sometime this year in Japan. No platforms for the game were announced but considering this is a port of a 1997 PlayStation game it may end up being a bit limited. Those who want to check out the official teaser website for the game here.
ANODYNE
2: RETURN TO DUST LAUNCHES AUGUST 2019 ON PC/MAC/LINUX
Launch
Platforms Include Steam, Kartridge, GOG, Itch, and Humble
July 24th, 2019 —
Analgesic Productions is excited to announce Anodyne 2: Return to
Dust will launch for Windows, Mac, and Linux this August for
$19.99 on Steam, Kartridge, GOG, Itch, and Humble storefronts — enter an
evocative, surreal, lo-fi 3D and 2D world in the follow-up to 2013’s standout
adventure!
Anodyne 2 combines
the thrilling scale and cinematic storytelling of 3D games with the tight
design and easy-to-pick-up satisfaction of 2D Zelda-like adventures.
Nano Dust infects the islanders of New Theland, distorting their emotions and
desires. You play as Nova, a Nano Cleaner who must explore the island, seeking
out the sick and shrinking inside their bodies to suction up the Dust.
The art of Anodyne 2 reimagines the PS1 and N64’s lo-fi
visuals, setting the stage for you to explore 3D cities, valleys, and
wastelands. You’ll also shrink into the varied 2D mindscapes of characters,
from snowy, aurora-lit valleys to perilous volcanic construction sites!
Features:
In 3D, run, jump
and drive across gorgeous and haunting locales, speaking with strange and
memorable characters.
Choose where you
want to go! The sweeping vistas of New Theland quickly open up to
exploration. Instantly transform into a car to quickly drive around the
world.
In 2D, use your
Nano Vacuum to collect dust, suck up and fight enemies, all while
overcoming mind-bending challenges related to the characters’ inner lives.
Seek magical Cards
which expand your access into New Theland’s outer reaches.
Experience the
thrilling and emotional story of Nova. Her destiny is clear: she is the
Nano Cleaner who will save New Theland. But strange characters &
painful experiences will put her loyalty to the test…
Similar to the Final Fantasy
franchise, there’s no need to play the original Anodyne to
understand the story in Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, but
longtime fans will find connections between the two! Discover the true
nature of the Nano Dust, Nova, and The Center, in the latest game from
Analgesic Productions!
Analgesic Productions is a studio
specializing in single-player, narrative-heavy adventure games with
experimental flair and twists on traditional gameplay. We are Marina
Kittaka and Sean Han Tani. We’re also the creators of Even the Ocean, All Our
Asias, Bratavism, and more.
BE THE BAD GUY! DARK ROGUELIKE RPG IRATUS: LORD OF THE
DEAD
OUT NOW ON STEAM EARLY ACCESS
Dominate your enemies and raise an
army from their corpses in this challenging new game from Daedalic
Entertainment and Unfrozen
HAMBURG, Germany — July 24, 2019 — Daedalic Entertainment and indie developer Unfrozen have unleashed the devilishly evil roguelike RPG Iratus: Lord of the Dead on Windows PC via Steam Early Access. Flipping the script on classic fantasy RPGs, Iratus: Lord of the Dead makes you a newly resurrected necromancer on a bloody quest for vengeance against the fools who imprisoned you.
Wield an array of occult powers to make your
enemies recoil in fear, using the blood, guts, bones and souls of the fallen to
create monstrous pawns for your own personal army. With four different skill
trees to master (Alchemy, Magic, Ire and Destruction) and nearly 100 different
minion skills to unlock, you’ll have plenty of choices to defeat your foes in
turn-based combat.
Iratus:
Lord of the Dead is a delightfully
difficult roguelike that challenges your strategic prowess on all fronts, with
permadeath affecting not only minions but enemies, as well. Body parts and
essence are finite resources in the game’s sprawling dungeon overworld, so
you’ll need to think carefully about what you conjure and how it’ll help you
exact revenge.
Key
Features
Be EVIL: Play as the
villain and use dark necromantic powers to crush your heroic foes!
Craft an army from the
body parts of dead enemies: Pick from 16 different types of undead minions
like zombies, vampires, mummies, banshees and more with nearly 100 unique
talents.
Advanced turn-based
battle system: Learn your enemies’ weak points, exploit them with physical
and magical abilities, and attack their minds to drive them insane.
Combat and choices with
consequences: Classic roguelike features including character permadeath.
Choose from four types
of necromancer talents that change the way you play, including Alchemy,
Magic, Ire and Destruction.
Intelligent enemy AI and
multiple difficulty levels to challenge even experienced RPG strategists.
Improve and expand your
underground lair to grow in power.
Detailed 2.5D art style
with fully animated effects evoking classic dark fantasy atmosphere.
Standout voice acting
from Stephan Weyte, who played Caleb in the hit Blood franchise.
Iratus:
Lord of the Dead will be
continuously updated and expanded throughout early access with new content,
features and improvements. To stay up to date on the latest developments,
please visit Iratus: Lord of the Dead
on Steam.
About
Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops
high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of
high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and
multiplayer games. With more than 80 employees, Daedalic is currently
developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC and mobile
platforms.
Among the AAA titles in production at the
studio are the team-RTS A
Year of Rain (PC), as well as The
Lord of the Rings – Gollum (multiplatform). A Yearof Rain combines classical
elements like base-building and a comprehensive story campaign with
hero-focused and team-oriented gameplay. The
Lord of the Rings – Gollum is an action-adventure that tells the
story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling
media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of
Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers.
With a total of 32 awards in the German
Developers Award (including multiple accolades for “Studio of the Year”) and 11
German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun,
Ken Follett’s The Pillars of
the Earth, The
Long Journey Home, and State
of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious
games awards in Germany.
About
Unfrozen
Unfrozen is a games developer based in
St. Petersburg, Russia, formed by talented developers who have 15 years worth
of experience working in the games industry. The tactical RPG Iratus: Lord of the Dead
is their first project as a studio.
For Honor® Announces Year 3 Season 3: Hulda, With The New
Hero, “Jormungandr”
Along
with the new Hero, Year 3 Season 3 Adds a New Map and Gameplay Updates To download all assets please visit the
press extranet: ubisoft-press.com
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — July 24, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft
announced that the Jormungandr, a new feral warrior, will be joining the Viking
Faction of For Honor® with the launch of Year 3, Season 3: Hulda for
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of
devices and Windows PC. Owners of the Year 3 pass will be immediately able to
play as the Jormungandr starting August 1 at 12pm PT, while all other players
can gain access to the new Hero on August 8 at 11am PT for 15,000 Steel.
The Jormungandr are Viking sectarians who wear their devotion to the
Great Serpent, after whom they are named, on their scarred bodies. Led by Hulda
or Gretar, respectively the female and male version of the New Hero, the
Jormungandr aims at crushing the weak before Ragnarok comes, as they believe
only the most worthy must remain for the Great Battle. Wielding their mighty
War Hamarr during fights, they cull their opponents with their powerful
attacks.
All players will have the chance to wield their weapons on a new Breach
map, the Viking fortress of Storr Stronghold, included in the upcoming Season.
Following in the footsteps of previous gameplay updates, Year 3 Season 3 will
also further balance the roster with new Hero updates to the Nobushi, Shinobi,
Orochi, and many other Heroes.
To get an exclusive first look at Year 3 Season 3, tune in on the
special Warrior’s Den livestream on Thursday, July 25 at 9am PT, on the For
Honor Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/forhonorgame.
For those looking to receive seven days of exclusive access to new Year 3 Heroes at the time of their launch, along with other additional rewards, the Year 3 Pass is now available and is included in the For Honor Complete Edition.
For Honor will also be available on Uplay+, Ubisoft’s
subscription service for Windows PC. More details on Uplay+ can be found at
Uplay.com*.
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with
other Ubisoft studios,* For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling
multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the four great factions – the
bold Knights, the brutal Vikings, the deadly Samurai and the fearsome Wu Lin –
fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle,
the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their
warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each
Hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.
For the latest about For Honor and other Ubisoft games, please visit
news.ubisoft.com.
*Terms and conditions apply, including
platform, age and territorial restrictions.
ABOUT FOR HONOR
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in
collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,* For Honor offers an engaging
campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the four
great factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings, the deadly Samurai and
the fearsome Wu Lin – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee
battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts
players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique
skills and combat style of each Hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their
way.
*Associate Ubisoft studios include Quebec,
Toronto and Blue Byte.Additional development from
Studio Gobo.
ABOUT UBISOFT
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 www.ubisoft.com.
