Sega has announced that the next entry in the Yakuza series, called Yakuza 7: Light and Darkness in Japan, will be also making its way to the West but rather than keeping the numbered title they are instead dropping it and going with Yakuza: Like a Dragon as the title. The game will be released on the PlayStation 4 on January 16th in Japan while the Western release is set for sometime in 2020.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon follows a brand new protagonist named Ichiban Kasuga and takes place in the city of Isezaki Ijincho in Yokohama. From the depths of despair Ichiban Kasuga will need to fight his way back to the top after spending an eighteen year stint in jail only to come back and find his former gang members moved on and his boss throwing him away like literal garbage after trying to kill him.
Unlike previous entries in the series Yakuza: Like a Dragon will also feature a brand new combat style as it will utilize a “live command RPG battle” that takes the series’ signature action and blends it with an RPG fighting style that sees Ichiban teaming with others to battle against all sorts of enemies.
With GreedFall being released in a little under two weeks Focus Home Interactive has released a fourteen minute gameplay walkthrough for Spiders Studio’s upcoming RPG. The video features the player taking on a mission a few hours into the game and gives us a look at many aspects of the game, including the dangerous creatures that roam the wilderness and the various skills that players can use to overcome them.
Scattered around the many open areas of GreedFall, players will find a variety of places to set up camp. There, you can access your workbench to deeply customize your equipment, switching out parts to change up both the look and stats of your gear. Campsites are also a great opportunity to catch up with your companions and get to know them better. The video can be found below while the game itself is set to be released on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on September 10th.
A new short trailer for Arc of Alchemist has been released by Idea Factory International and this one is meant to give us a brief look at various aspects of the game but alongside this trailer came some unfortunate news. This news was that the game would once again be seeing another delay.
After initially being planned for release during the summer and then pushed back to winter the company is now aiming to have Arc of Alchemist released in early 2020 in North America and Europe for the PlayStation 4. The game will be digital only in North America where Europe will have access to the title both at retail and digitally and it is worth noting that Idea Factory International did not mention anything about the Switch version of the game which will be released in Japan in October.
PQube Games has released a new trailer for Gun Gun Pixies that focuses on showing off the gameplay aspect of the title and if you play real close attention, you’ll notice that Neptune will at least be part of the Western release of the game, though we have yet to see Noire who was also included as a guest character in Japan as of this time.
The company also revealed that the release dates for Gun Gun Pixies have been changed as the game will still be releasing digitally and physically on the Nintendo Switch in Europe on September 6th but the North American digital release date will now be September 10th with the physical release coming on November 1st. As for the PC release, that version of the game will now be arriving worldwide on November 1st.
Astroneer Charts the PlayStation Universe 15
Nov., Explorer Update Out 4 Sept.
PS4 Release to Feature Exclusive Skins and
Physical Edition
SEATTLE – 30 Aug., 2019 – Astroneer, the accessible interplanetary survival sandbox played by more than 3 million space explorers to date, will set a course for the PlayStation stars on 15 Nov. with a physical edition launching in brick and mortar retailers. Ahead of the PS4 release, new content will land on PC and Xbox One with the Explorer Update on 4 Sept.
As announced this
afternoon by publisher Gearbox Software at PAX West 2019, intrepid PS4
explorers will be welcomed to Astroneer’s vast, whimsical worlds this
fall. The PS4 releasewill feature all content available for Xbox One
and PC, in addition to the new PS4 exclusive suit and visor. Brave pioneers
that pre-order Astroneer will receive a PS4 theme, complete with music
from the soundtrack.
Among this wealth of
content is the brand-new Explorer Update on Xbox One and Steam for PC. The
Explorer Update introduces the long-awaited jetpack and jump-jet, a host of new
items and platforms, and an in-game camera, allowing astroneers to share their
galactic journey like never before.
Astroneer celebrates space travel by giving solo players
and friends alike a galaxy of planets to explore. Excavate and elevate the land
using the game’s Terrain Tool to collect valuable resources for researching new
technology. Craft vehicles, build and customize bases, overcome the challenges
of diverse biomes, and uncover the secrets at the heart of the solar system.
“The curious minds
exploring, terraforming, and unearthing every corner of the Astroneer galaxy
make for a collective pioneering spirit echoing that of space travel itself,”
said Joe Tirado, Communications Director, System Era Softworks. “We are
thrilled for PlayStation 4 pioneers to join this universe and share amazing
stories from the stars.”
Astroneer will release Nov. 15 for PS4. Pre-orders are
available now via the PlayStation Network. Details on retail availability will
be announced in the coming weeks. The Explorer Update, available at launch on
PS4, will release Sept. 4 for free on Xbox One and Steam for PC. For more
information, visit the official website or follow Astroneer on Twitter and Facebook..
About System Era
Softworks
System Era Softworks is an independent game development studio based
out of Seattle, Washington. Inspired by space-exploration and possessing an
optimistic view of space-age futurism, the System Era Softworks team
strives to build games that motivate future generations of spacefarers.
CD PROJEKT RED presents Cyberpunk 2077 Deep Dive — a 15-minute-long video featuring new game footage, as well as details regarding the story and lore
Accompanying the video is an extended version, which includes a recording of a special Deep Dive Q&A with members of the development team — Miles Tost (Senior Level Designer), Paweł Sasko (Lead Quest Designer), and Philipp Weber (Quest Design Coordinator). Hosting the panel is Hollie Bennett, CD PROJEKT RED’s UK Head of Communication.
Cyberpunk 2077 will release April 16th, 2020, for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with the recently announced version for Google Stadia set to launch the same year. For more information regarding the game, follow Facebook, Twitter, and cyberpunk.net.
About Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open world RPG set in the most vibrant and dangerous metropolis of the future — Night City. The game follows the story of V, a hired gun on the rise in a world of cyberenhanced street warriors, tech-savvy netrunners and corporate life-hackers. Featuring CD PROJEKT RED’s hallmark concept of choices and consequences, players will face difficult decisions that ripple through the entire game. Winner of over 100 awards at E3 2018, Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.
About CD PROJEKT RED CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the upcoming futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).
Award-Winning Nonviolent Musical 3D Platformer Coming
to Nintendo Switch Next Month
August 30th, 2019 — DevNAri and Whitethorn Digial announces
that Newt One is out now on
PC, PS4 and Xbox One for
$9.99; with a Nintendo Switch edition in the works as well and set to release
on September 12th!
The once vibrant world of
Groovy Hue has fallen to the Great Slumber. Take control of Newt to restore music,
life, and color to the land in this nonviolent musical platformer that rewards
you for how much life you put into the world rather than how much you take out.
After working with fan
feedback through Early Access, Newt One is ready to
bring a joyful, colorful, musical experience to your life!
Features:
Enchanting music that adapts to the world
Completely nonviolent gameplay
Cute, colorful art style
Fun and innovative 3D platforming
Four unique worlds with six levels each
DevNAri will also be on hand
at PAX West this weekend to showcase Newt One during its
launch — come by our spot in the Indie MEGABOOTH’s Minibooth and say hello!
DevNAri is Dev Jana
and Ari Carrillo – two game-lovers who believe that games can make lives
better and happier! DevNAri lovingly craft nonviolent, colorful games that
focus on the beauty of art and music.
About Whitethorn Digital
Whitethorn Digital is a
publisher of low stress indie games in Erie, PA. They shake up the publishing
scene with incredibly low revenue shares and a developer friendly business
model. Learn more about us on our website and/or follow us on Twitter. We encourage those interested in an interview with
Whitethorn Digital, DevNAri, or other developers under the Whitethorn umbrella
to reach out on our Discord!
Modus Games
Bringing Award-Winning Indie Games Lineup to PAX West 2019
Experience Co-Op
Adventure Puzzler Trine 4, Enchanting JRPG Cris
Tales, and More
This Weekend in Seattle
Walnut Creek, Calif. – Aug. 30, 2019 – Premier
indie publishing label Modus Games has detailed its lineup of games at PAX
West, where gamers can play iconic cooperative adventure Trine 4: The
Nightmare Prince, indie love letter to classic JRPGs Cris Tales,
emotionally charged journey Lost Words: Beyond the Page, and the
thrilling skyscraper-sized Override: Mech City Brawl – on Nintendo
Switch for the first time ever. Modus invites fans to experience these titles
from Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 in Booth #2804 on Level 4 at the Washington State
Convention Center.
Find Modus Games
in Booth #2804 on Level 4 at PAX West 2019
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (Frozenbyte): Explore
a lush fantasy world alone or with up to three friends in the return of this
fan-favorite puzzle adventure series. With refined combat, distinctive playable
characters and stages which dynamically change their puzzles based on the
number of players, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is elevating the Trine
experience to new heights.
Check out a new, 7 minute gameplay video here:
Digital pre-purchases launched on Aug 27 for Trine
4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine: Ultimate Collection on
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, and GOG. Users who pre-purchase Trine:
Ultimate Collection on PlayStation 4 in the Americas will get instant
access to Trine Enchanted Edition, Trine 2: Complete Story,
and Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power. All digital pre-orders will also
include launch day access to the bonus DLC level Toby’s Dream. More information
on digital pre-purchases for Nintendo Switch coming soon.
Cris Tales (Dreams Uncorporated, SYCK): An
indie love letter to some of the finest JRPGs ever made, Cris Tales’
inventive design lets players traverse time and battle across the past, present
and future simultaneously. With gorgeous hand-drawn environments and impactful
decisions which influence the game’s ending, Cris Tales has been eagerly
anticipated by JRPG fans since its surprise E3 debut.
Lost Words: Beyond the Page (Sketchbook Games, Fourth
State): Lost Words: Beyond the Page is an
award-winning narrative adventure that explores love, grief, and the importance
of relationships. Players dive into the journal of a young girl, interacting
with the very words on each page to progress this touching tale of a
granddaughter and her caring grandmother.
Override: Mech City Brawl (Modus Studios Brazil): Leap
into the pilot’s seat of a larger-than-life cast of mechs and wreak havoc in
expansive cityscapes while battling up to three friends for glory. Override:
Mech City Brawl’s fast-paced action is easy to jump into, but has plenty of
depth to keep pilots engaged as they bash, shoot, and ram their way to victory.
Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the
world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented
independent developers across the globe. Modus Studios Brazil is a full-service
development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment.
For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.
Blair Witch
offers fans, and players alike, their own descent into madness through an
original story inspired by Lionsgate’s iconic Blair Witch franchise. Set
in 1996, a young boy disappears in the Black Hills Forest near Burkittsville,
Maryland. Players experience the horror as Ellis, a former police officer with
a troubled past, accompanied by his trustful canine companion, Bullet. Their
story starts as they join the search for the missing boy, but players shortly
discover the horrors that await as the woods twist and turn into an endless
nightmare. Ellis will have to confront his fears, and his past, along with the
mysterious force that haunts the woods.
The first-person experience will study players’ reactions to the many dangers, stresses and tolls that the original story delivers to result in one of various potential playthroughs. In addition to the horrifying psychological experience, there is a balanced display of the beautiful environments, showcased in full in-game 4K; tricking adventurers to feel a sense of relief before venturing even deeper into the home of the iconic Blair Witch. Blair Witch is Xbox One X enhanced for 4K gameplay, along with 4K playability on PC via Steam. Blair Witch Deluxe Edition is also available for PC players on Steam for $34.99. The Deluxe Edition includes Blair Witch, Blair Witch original game soundtrack, and ‘The Art of Blair Witch’. Blair Witch is rated ‘M’ for Mature by the ESRB.
Based in Krakow, Poland,
and established in 2008, Bloober Team is an independent game development studio
with over 100 people strong. The company focuses on creating mature
psychological horror games with deep storylines and atmospheric set-pieces, all
resulting in a chilling yet memorable experience. Bloober Team has extensive
experience and passion working on acclaimed horror games including Layers of
Fear and Observer, along with team members having previously worked on The
Witcher, Dead Island and Assassin’s Creed series. https://www.blooberteam.com/
About Lionsgate:
The first major new
studio in decades, Lionsgate is a global content platform whose films,
television series, digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach
next-generation audiences around the world. In addition to its filmed
entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content drives a growing presence in
interactive and location-based entertainment, gaming, virtual reality and other
new entertainment technologies. Lionsgate’s content initiatives are backed by a
17,000-title film and television library and delivered through a global
licensing infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original,
daring and ground-breaking content created with special emphasis on the
evolving patterns and diverse composition of the Company’s worldwide consumer
base.
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PQube (London, UK) – August 13th, 2019 – PQube and developer Kadokawa Games are excited to release Root Letter: Last Answerfor Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Europe today. The thrilling conclusion to the visual novel bestseller will be available digitally in North America starting September 3rd and on the same day on Steam. The physical edition for console will be available on November 1st in North America.
Everyone who pre-ordered the game physically or gets it in store, will receive the exclusive Day One Edition that includes a beautiful 100 pages artbookwith never before released Root Letter works!
Widely referred to as a great starting point for everyone who is interested in the visual novel genre, Root Letter: Last Answer is way more than just that! Engaging investigative gameplay elements, the choice to play the game in live action mode or in the beautiful original artstyle, a truly thrilling Japanese story and much more make Root Letter: Last Answer an exciting game even beyond its genre.
In
Kadokawa Games‘ visual novel you have to investigate the mystery
surrounding a murder comitted by your former pen-pal Aya Fumino. It has been 15
years since your last correspondence, so you set out for her hometown in the
picturesque Shimane Prefecture. Once duly arrived, your tasks look like the
following:
Read your correspondence with Aya to get clues on her whereabouts. Your answers to her letters will impact your relationship with her.
Travel between the points of interest in Shimane.
Search the locations you visit for clues about Aya’s past and manage them in your inventory.
Use what you found out to interrogate and confront her past acquaintances.
The more you find out about your friend’s
disappearance, the more the net of lies around it manifests. New players and
everyone who experienced the mystery in the original Root Letter will be able to
enjoy a selection of new features:
Live-Action Mode
Real
backgrounds of Shimane prefecture, reenacted and voiced by a total of 90
different actors: The Live-action mode is accessible from the title
screen at any time in the story.
Four additional epilogues
Find
out how the thrilling story around Aya concludes in four different
endings
Quality-of-life tweaks
Simplified
story branches, improved skipping function and more. All the different
endings can now be accessed from the first playtrough.
Technical improvements
Reworked inventory handling, enhanced response time and new trophies
Follow in the footsteps of Aya Fumino, a school penfriend allegedly involved in a tragic murder 15 years ago. Explore the prefecture of Shimane, uncover clues, and use the letters you wrote to each other to track down her childhood friends for questioning. But perhaps these friends, now adults living a peaceful life, will not be eager to let their painful memories resurface…
