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PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue for August: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Wild Hearts, Cult of the Lamb and more

Embark on a legendary dark fantasy adventure, mix tech and monsters for thrilling hunts, build a community of woodland worshippers, compete in two-wheeled races and more with August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup! The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Wild Hearts, Cult of the Lamb, Ride 5 and more titles are playable from August 20 for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members*. We’re also announcing new classics – including the legendary TimeSplitters series – and PS VR2 game offerings coming to PlayStation Plus Deluxe. Let’s take a closer look at each of the new game announcements. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalogue

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | PS4, PS5

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world. The PS5 version of the game has been enhanced with numerous visual and technical improvements, including vastly improved level of detail, faster loading times, a range of community created and newly developed mods for the game, real-time ray tracing, 3D audio support, and more. 

Wild Hearts Standard Edition | PS5

Wild Hearts is a unique twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op. Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise and in partnership with EA Originals, Wild Hearts takes you on an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.

Cult of the Lamb | PS4, PS5

Australian-made Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger who must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. Explore a sprawling, randomly generated world, fight off hordes of enemies and defeat rival cult leaders in order to absorb their power and assert your cult’s dominance.

Ride 5 | PS5

Rev up your engine and get ready to hit the track with RIDE 5. An adrenaline-filled gaming experience that is so authentic it will make you feel like you’re truly racing at break-neck speed. Find your favorite bikes and check out new ones in the ultimate motorcycle game! Race on over 35 tracks and collect more than 200 bikes from world-renowned manufacturers, each element is designed to feel like you’re riding a real bike.

Watch Dogs 2* | PS4

Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Team up with Dedsec, a notorious group of hackers, to execute the biggest hack in history take down ctOS 2.0, an invasive operating system being used by criminal masterminds to monitor and manipulate citizens on a massive scale.

*PlayStation Plus re-release.

Sword Art Online: Last Recollection | PS4, PS5

The culmination of the Sword Art Online game series, Last Recollection features the largest roster of SAO playable characters and sub scenarios! Based on Sword Art Online’s War of Underworld anime arc, a new story unfolds with tough challenges that await our beloved hero, Kirito, and his new friends. Players will unmask the Dark Knight and find out if Kirito and the crew will survive the relentless battling against the forces of the Dark Territory.

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker* | PS4

The Naruto franchise is back with a brand new experience in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. This new game lets gamers battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, Shinobi Striker is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!

*PlayStation Plus re-release.

Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris | PS4

Set in Underworld, an expansive world introduced in the Sword Art Online anime, Kirito sets out on adventure in the series’ latest RPG. Enjoy seamless, action-packed real-time battles using a combination of sword skills, sacred arts, and your favorite SAO characters. 

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet | PS4

Experience an original story where you are the protagonist in the world of Gun Gale Online. Create your own avatar and explore devastated lands while experiencing exciting third person shooting in this action RPG. Encounter enemies and run into new and familiar faces from the Sword Art Online series. Journey through a world of guns where after a chance encounter you’ll gain the help of a very rare AI, ArFA-Sys.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realisation | PS4

2026, Sword Art: Origin, a new VRMMORPG has emerged. Kirito meets a mysterious NPC and receives a cryptic message. This game, though familiar to him, is not the same as the one he escaped years ago. Sword Art Online: Hollow Realisation features a massive expansive world, multiplayer mode to enjoy the game with three other players online, and embodies its MMORPG origins thanks to its MMORPG-like interface, 16-character teams and fierce raid Boss battles.

PlayStation Deluxe | PS VR2 & Classics

Vacation Simulator** | PS VR2

The year is 2060. Following record enrollment in the Job Simulator, robots set out to uncover what else humans did besides ‘job’. After years of balancing buoyancy levels, cataloguing campfire chronicles, and securing ski slope safety protocols, their research led to the creation of a rough approximation of ‘not jobbing’: the Vacation Simulator. The latest VR sensation from the creators of platinum hit Job Simulator! Welcome to the Vacation Simulator: a rough approximation of vacation inspired by real human NOT JOBBING. Reallocate your bandwidth and get ready to splash, s’more, snowball, and selfie your way to optimal relaxation. 

**PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue version includes the PS VR2 and PS VR versions of the game. 

TimeSplitters | PS4, PS5

TimeSplitters is a renowned PS2 first-person shooter series that plunges players into an epic battle against the malevolent TimeSplitters, a race dwelling outside of time and space. The game features a rich 18 level single-player campaign, taking players through pivotal historical moments, from ancient civilisations to futuristic landscapes, battling the TimeSplitters to alter history’s course. The game also includes an exhilarating local multiplayer mode for up to four players. 

TimeSplitters 2 | PS4, PS5

This PS2 sequel expands on every front, offering faster-paced action, richer storytelling, and diverse graphical styles across nine thrilling time-traveling adventures. From the lawless Wild West to the neon-lit streets of Neo Tokyo, each era boasts its own atmosphere and challenges. Choose from over 100 characters, including original favorites, historical figures, and new personalities bursting with charm. Immerse yourself in a captivating single-player and local cooperative story mode, and enjoy 2-4 player split-screen action. Engage in frantic battles across dynamic maps and game modes, whether cooperating in missions or competing in intense deathmatches. 

TimeSplitters: Future Perfect | PS4, PS5

Play as Sergeant Cortez, embarking on a time-bending journey across past, present, and future to thwart the sinister TimeSplitters in this PS2 sequel of the acclaimed series. Explore diverse environments from ancient temples to futuristic cities, each with unique challenges and visual splendour. Local multiplayer shines with cooperative and competitive modes, offering classic deathmatches, objective-based challenges, and innovative gameplay that tests strategy and reflexes. 

Sword Art Online: Lost Song | PS4

Journey into the world of ALfheim Online for the very first time! Join Kirito as he ventures online to explore Svart Alfheim, a brand-new area of ALfheim Online, the floating world comprised of continents led by The Floating City of Ryne. This PS3 title’s original storyline includes new and returning characters and exclusive environments in the ultimate Virtual Reality universe! Sword Art Online: Lost Song features all-new Aerial Battles and plenty of customisation features. Link Start into the Sword Art Online world and join your favourite dual-wielding player, Kirito, on the greatest adventure yet!

For full information on this month’s line up visit the PlayStation Blog

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The W Receives New Features and Improvements in NBA 2K25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Become the GOAT, measured against WNBA greats of the past and present including the 2024 Rookie class

2K today revealed new features and improvements debuting across The W in NBA® 2K25 on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players can eclipse WNBA Legends and clash with rising stars in NBA 2K25, becoming the GOAT of The W against past and present greats. New updates include changes to The W Online including an all-new Mentorship feature and now available in The W, players can partake in press conferences, where players will be asked questions based on their performance levels in-game after a competition.

“This WNBA season has been electric, showcasing incredible talent, especially from the dynamic rookies making their mark to the legends. We wanted NBA 2K25 to reflect this action-packed season and show how The W is about chasing the win,” said Felicia Steenhouse, Senior Producer at Visual Concepts. “This year, we’ve deepened the immersion and opportunities for players to leave their mark in the WNBA, as we’ve worked with the league to scan more WNBA players making it as true-to-life as possible. We even re-worked our engine to ensure smaller details, such as eyelashes and an increased library of hairstyles, would be properly represented.”

The W returns with an array of features and improvements this year, all to become the GOAT, including:

  • Pursuit of Greatness: Players vie to climb the all-time ranks in the new Pursuit of Greatness story as they build a legacy to eclipse the best players in WNBA history and attempt career-defining moments throughout the journey. As the overarching narrative of their first season, players will be dropped into the captivating 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year race as they compete against players like Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and Kamilla Cardoso. As players bolster their resume with on-court accomplishments like championships and awards, their progress will be visualised on detailed graphs that illustrate where they are in their career, and how they stack up against the next player on the GOAT list that they’re chasing.
  • Press Conferences: For the first time, press conferences are coming to The W allowing players to shape the narrative of their career and the league as a whole. Press conferences will happen after key moments and games like breaking a record, winning an award like Rookie of the Year or crossing a career milestone. When competing against someone on the GOAT list, like NBA 2K25 cover athlete A’ja Wilson, the questions asked could vary depending on a player’s performance, be it good or bad.
  • The W Online. The W Online has moved to a stunning new outdoor court in a forest grove, and players can join 3v3 multiplayer games amidst a gorgeous backdrop of redwood trees. Additionally, Weekly Community Goals are back in NBA 2K25 and require a collective effort from all players to accomplish them. These goals now track new stats, like the number of excellent green shot releases and teammate grades. 
  • Game Changers Mentorship: The W Online in NBA 2K25 builds on the Game Changer status—earned by contributing to the weekly Community Goals—with a new feature called Mentorship. On top of special rewards like Player Boosts for MyPLAYER and teammates, players have the chance to take on another contender, who is not yet a Game Changer, under their wing as a mentee. Players who help guide their mentees to complete challenges will receive a boost to their Community Goal contributions.

For full details check out the Courtside Report and Developer Diary. (see below)

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements in the coming weeks to reveal even more of what’s new in the next version of the world’s best-selling NBA basketball simulation video game.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K25 is rated M. 

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This Week in GTA Online: Nightclub Bonuses, Triple GTA$ and RP on New Community Series Jobs, Claimable Salvage Yard Robbery Target, and More

Los Santos Dance Floors Come Alive with Nightclub BonusesPlus, Claim the Vysser Neo by Completing The Gangbanger Robbery, Get 3X Rewards on a New Community Series, and More

When the lights go down in Los Santos, the After Hours economy comes alive. Night owls flock to dance floors to shed the days’ stresses while the city’s impresarios partake in dubious extracurricular activities.

Keep the party going as a Nightclub owner and receive GTA$ and RP bonuses, along with additional rewards for your efforts through August 21.

Nightclub Bonuses

Bartenders are working overtime as cocktail price margins prove extra fruitful with 2X GTA$ Nightclub Daily Income. Beyond the dance floor, a more illicit operation takes place raking in off-the-books profits.

While your staff makes the most of 2X Nightclub Warehouse Goods Production Speed, pull up your iFruit and call Yohan to Request Nightclub Goods and he’ll give you the lowdown on incoming cargo shipments and deliveries you can intercept for 2X GTA$, RP, and Goods through August 21.

If you have yet to enter the Los Santos party scene as the proprietor of your very own Nightclub, this week might be the time to invest — Nightclub Properties and their Upgrades and Modifications are all 30% off.

Bag the Black SC Ornate Tee

Show off your party-ready status by completing three Nightclub Management Missions to receive the Black SC Ornate Tee and GTA$100,000 for fulfilling the Weekly Challenge.

3X GTA$ and RP on Community Series

The Community Series offers a peek inside the imaginative minds of our community’s standout creators. Whether it’s an all-out melee in a scooter-centered King of the Hill or a neon-lit Deathmatch, these creations demonstrate innovative ways to use the Rockstar Creator and are rewarding 3X GTA$ and RP through August 21.

It Looks Like A Big… by Shfishp

Fight to maintain your composure in this arena and try not to get shafted as you ride your Tahoma Coupe to a satisfying finish.

Gran Prix Sachs Center by TommF1

A looping speedway set above the industrial landscapes of downtown Los Santos. Master technical turns so you don’t go flying on tricky loops and cross overs.

Double Chance by GTFarrell20

Free-for-all King of the Hill where the objective is to capture scooters stacked on shipping crates and drive for as long as you can to earn points. Opponents will do anything they can to knock you off and rack up driving time for themselves.

@ssj__MONTE-DONICO!!!!!!! by dvgo_ssj

Group up to survive in this Team Deathmatch hosted in a small circular arena covered in hills where only a few destroyed buses provide cover. With nowhere to hide and everything to win, the stakes have never been higher.

– 24 HR PHANTOM RACING – by ElusiveCaesar

Embrace chaos in this Phantom Truck Stunt Race that features highways, bridges, and speed boosts leading to an adrenaline-packed sprint to the finish.

[Yo] Downriver Mu+hér£#¢r by Yooo11

Traverse land and water to showcase your all-terrain skills in this Blazer Aqua Stunt Race, while avoiding the boat docks that line the mouth of the Los Santos River.

Neon Nights – Paranoia by DlSBY_

Try not to get too claustrophobic in this Team Deathmatch where close quarters and low ceilings set the stage for the ensuing battle. Watch your back and keep moving to survive.

Claim the Vysser Neo in The Gangbanger Robbery

Jamal needs your help saving King Tiny from the LSPD. Slink your way into the Mission Row precinct, execute a swift escape, and steal the Vysser Neo (Sports) as the cherry on top to complete The Gangbanger Robbery, and this week you’ll be able to claim the stolen ride as your own.

Other Salvage Yard Robbery Targets: Annis ZR350 (Sports) | Willard Eudora (Muscle)

Series and Mode Rotations

Starting next week, we will begin rotating certain Series and Modes in and out to improve matchmaking and make space for new GTA Online Modes. One of our first swaps will replace Assault on Cayo Perico with an exciting new multi-stage Adversary Mode.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Simeon’s latest selection of vehicles inside the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom for your viewing pleasure include:

  • Dundreary Landstalker XL (SUV)
  • Grotti Stinger (Sports Classic)
  • Canis Seminole Frontier (SUV)
  • Albany Alpha (Sports)
  • Western Wolfsbane (Motorcycle)

Luxury Autos Showroom and More…

Peek into the windows of the Luxury Autos showroom to view the Canis Castigator (SUV) and Vapid Dominator FX (Muscle).

Between its ‘70s aesthetic and its all-electric engine, the Penaud La Coureuse (Sports) was already primed for an identity crisis. Since Hao’s elevated it as his Premium Test Ride of the week, it’s become an absolute basket case with performance that won’t quit and sky-high suspension to match.

Place Top 3 in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to walk away the owner of a Pegassi Tempesta (Super). Head to the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to try out a trio of Test Rides — all decked out in limited-time liveries:

  • Karin Kuruma (Sports) – Yogarishima Camo livery
  • Karin Previon (Coupe) – Ragga Rum Drifting livery
  • Emperor Vectre (Sports) – Xero 29 livery

Visit The Diamond Casino & Resort to spin the Lucky Wheel and see if you hit this week’s grand prize: the Declasse Walton L35 (Off-Road), a classic pickup truck that’s no bark and all bite.

DISCOUNTS

  • Nightclub Properties – 30% off
  • Nightclub Upgrades and Modifications – 30% off
  • Truffade Thrax (Super) – 30% off
  • Vapid Festival Bus (Service) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Combat Shotgun (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Sweeper Shotgun (40% off) | Heavy Sniper | Advanced Rifle | Assault Rifle | Crowbar | Sticky Bombs | Grenades | Proximity Mines | Armor

GTA+ 

August is the last month for GTA+ members to get an additional GTA$1,000,000 automatically deposited alongside the standard GTA$500,000 into their Maze Bank account. Members can also claim the following through September 4:  

  • Free Benefactor Vorschlaghammer (Sedan)
  • Free Drift Tuning Upgrade for the Vorschlaghammer at the LS Car Meet
  • Bonuses on Nightclub Management and Casino Story Missions
  • Cobalt Jackal Racing Jacket and Pants, and The Diamond Jackpot Tee 

All this, along with access to a rotating selection of classic Rockstar Games titles, and much more. Visit the GTA+ website for more information.

The Elder Scrolls Castles Launches September 10 – Pre-Register Now

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning team behind Fallout Shelter, comes The Elder Scrolls: Castles, launching worldwide on September 10. This new adventure puts players in control of their very own castle and dynasty in The Elder Scrolls universe. Oversee your subjects and make rulings as the years come and go, families grow, and new rulers take the throne. 

Pre-registration on Apple and Android devices is available now – follow the links below to make sure you’re pre-registered:

Check out our The Elder Scrolls: Castles Developer Deep Dive below:

  • Build your Dynasty – Tell your story for generations – each day in real life covers the span of an entire year in The Elder Scrolls: Castles. Train your subjects, name heirs, and maintain order to help your kingdom flourish. Will you keep your subjects happy and ensure a long life for their ruler? Or will they grow discontent and plot something sinister?
  • Manage your Castle – Customise your castle from the ground up, adding and expanding rooms, placing lavish decorations and inspirational monuments. Assign subjects to workstations to ensure your castle has the resources to thrive for years to come!
  • Rule your Kingdom – Make key decisions that impact your legacy. Will you risk a limited supply of food to aid a group of subjects? How should a heated spat between your subjects be settled? Your choices determine if your dynasty will inspire prosperity or lead your castle to peril.
  • Take on Quests – A kingdom can’t thrive without strong warriors. Send your subjects on quests to battle against classic Elder Scrolls foes and collect loot to bring back home.

To learn more about The Elder Scrolls: Castles, head to bethesda.net and check out this article here.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

Toy Tactics Reveals Online Multiplayer Coming to RTS Alongside 1.0 Launch on Sept. 19

Take part in multiplayer beta beginning August 26

SHERMAN OAKS, Cali. – August 15, 2024 – Toy Tactics, the innovative RTS game where you customize your strategies with hand-drawn formations, reveals online multiplayer where generals can participate in both competitive 1v1 and cooperative experiences, when it graduates from Steam Early Access on Thursday, Sept. 19.

To celebrate, developer Kraken Empire and publisher Joystick Ventures announce that PC players will have the chance to join a competition with the multiplayer beta. For further details, join the official Discord and follow Toy Tactics on Steam! On August 26, all the details about the competition and the prizes for the winner will be revealed.

Toy Tactics aims to make the RTS genre accessible to aspiring generals of all kinds. Command units and split forces into battalions by drawing directly onto the battlefield with a mouse cursor or joystick. Rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, Toy Tactics eschews any gruesomeness, through minifigures battling it out with wacky physics effects and a presentation that mixes humor with an epic style.

Under the tutelage of Sun Tzu, author of The Art of War, become a general in Erebus, an afterlife where minifigure versions of great warriors from throughout history can fight forever. Command Roman legions, Samurai warriors, and raptor-riding skeletons, unleashing powerful spells and discovering game-changing artifacts to turn the tide of battle.

Toy Tactics releases on September 19, 2024 on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and GOG. Media and content creators interested in an early build of the game and virtual interview opportunities can contact [email protected] for more information.

To learn more, follow Toy Tactics on Steam, visit Toy Tactics’ official website, join the community on Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Discord, and search #ToyTactics on social media.

About Kraken Empire

Kraken Empire is a Spain-based development studio with more than a decade of experience that focuses on game creation across a multitude of avenues and exploring newfound territory in technology. Previous projects like the free-roaming shooter Kromaia, and educational applications like Hi Score Science (created alongside the third-largest research council in Europe) are proof of these efforts.

About Joystick Ventures

Joystick Ventures is a California-based investing and publishing company whose main goal is to encourage indie developers to stay honest and promote experimentation to push the limits of game design across all genres, styles, and geographies. They are most known for their 2022 release, Lost in Play, which has sold more than 200,000 copies.

The Plucky Squire leaps from the page to the screen on September 17

Enchanting developers All Possible Futures and 1st Grade readers Devolver Digital are pleased as punch to announce that The Plucky Squire will be hitting digital bookshelves on September 17 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. PS Plus subscribers will be able to add the game to their library as part of their monthly subscription. That’s basically free! Like a library book. 

The Plucky Squire follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends – storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book. When the seriously unchill wizard Humgrump realises he’s the villain of the book – destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity – he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes their story forever.

But he doesn’t have to go it alone, with a merry band of brave adventurers joining him on his page-turning quest to save the realm—including an eccentric DJing wizard. Humgrump doesn’t stand a chance.

Jump between 2D and 3D worlds in this charming action-adventure – solving puzzles, boxing badgers, flying jetpacks, and enjoying many more delightful and surprising mini challenges as you become the hero of a living storybook.

Visit pluckysquire.com for more information.

The Casting of Frank Stone Preview

The Casting of Frank Stone

Developer: Supermassive Games
Publisher: Behaviour Interactive
Platforms: PC (Previewed), Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
Release Date: September 3, 2024
Price: $39.99 USD – Available Here

When it comes to collaborations, Dead by Daylight has seen plenty of them. The asymmetrical multiplayer horror game that sees four survivors try to escape a singular killer features not only its original killers but a wide range of famous killers from horror films throughout the decades and even some survivors to help round things out. That being said, when it was announced that the franchise that remains quite popular eight years after release would be joining hands with Supermassive Games, best known for their narrative survival games such as Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, and The Quarry, it came as something of a surprise. While both teams have some great experience crafting horrific encounters and spooky villains, they do so in such a different manner that one wonders just how Supermassive Games would take a property like this and do what they do best. Well, now that we’ve had a sample demo featuring the first chapter of The Casting of Frank Stone, we have a bit of a taste of things to come.

Those familiar with Supermassive’s works know that players will often take on the role of a character that has to take on various quick time events, skill checks, and dialogue choices that may determine their fate and that remains true here. Set in 1963 we take on the role of Sam, a police officer that has been assigned from another district to help search for a missing child. With many members of Cedar Hills seemingly taking this mystery lightly, Sam has traveled to the local steel mill and found that it’s only guarded by a single guard sleeping on the job and his canine pal that’s gone AWOL. Immediately we were presented with a few dialogue options about confronting the security guard’s demeanor and status and, as we found out later, how Sam treats the character will play a role in how well the guard manages to hold up near the end of the preview.

For the most part our time with the demo felt incredibly familiar when compared to past Supermassive Games entries as we, controlling Sam, explored through the dark and eventually sinister depths of the steel mill, collecting some tidbits of documents that could be examined, some odd collectables, a few clues, and even a very obvious reference to Dead by Daylight itself. Along the way there was some climbing up boxes and using an item, these elements that Supermassive had experimented slightly with in The Devil in Me, to advance as well as some familiar quick time events and “skill checks.” These are now stylized in a manner that makes them look just like they would in Dead by Daylight, including the quick time “skill check” events that can change how some events play out. For example, one time we succeeded saving Sam from stumbling and the second we failed, finding out that a failure resulted in a broken flashlight that made not only navigation a bit more difficult but a confrontation played out a bit differently as well.

Of course, in Supermassive’s games an early failure like these are usually simple affairs without major consequence, often designed to be a tutorial of sorts, as later failures could be far deadlier for the characters we are controlling. It is also nice to note that a quality of life feature that many have hoped for is already apparent in this demo and it is an indicator showing that players will be leaving a location permanently, meaning if they have any exploration left to do they should. This usually could be a problem in past adventure games as players never quite knew whether exploring one direction meant continuing down the main path and missing out on either extra lore or a collectible.

Now on to the potential crux that many may be worrying about, does it seem like The Casting of Frank Stone is exclusively for fans of Dead by Daylight or can newcomers unfamiliar with the multiplayer game come in and enjoy this new playable horror game without it? While we can’t say for sure at this point, the demo does lean towards the latter as the only overt references to the Dead by Daylight universe itself is an aforementioned collectible as well as the “Entity” itself. Even the titular Frank Stone doesn’t actually exist as a killer in Dead by Daylight at this time. That being said, what is present in The Casting of Frank Stone will scratch some extra itches for those already coming into the game as fans of Behaviour Interactive’s popular title even if it leaves plenty left to be answered still and tons of shadowy questions about where the story will continue past this prologue offered in the demo.

Recommended

All in all, The Casting of Frank Stone manages to strike a solid introduction here in this demo as it, at least so far, feels quite similar to how fans of Supermassive’s works expect it to by exploring, making choices that may alter a character’s fate, and trying to succeed in quick time events and all new “skill checks” all while basing itself around the darker and sinister lore that makes up the Dead by Daylight universe. It’ll be interesting to see just how Frank Stone plays into the grander scheme of things, if at all, and just how much the unknown force of the Entity will come into play once The Casting of Frank Stone arrives fully on September 3rd for the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

The Casting of Frank Stone – DEMO Gameplay

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We had a chance to check out The Casting of Frank Stone DEMO from Supermassive Games. Set in the world of Dead by Daylight we play as the officer Sam Green in search of a missing boy and venture into a steel mill where we find something far worse lurking below the surface.

The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.

The Casting of Frank Stone DEMO
Developer: Supermassive Games
Publisher: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Platform: Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
Release Date: 4 Sep, 2024
Price: $39.99 USD

Available here – https://thecastingoffrankstone.com/

Summary:

Recommended – “All in all, The Casting of Frank Stone manages to strike a solid introduction here in this demo as it, at least so far, feels quite similar to how fans of Supermassive’s works expect it to by exploring, making choices that may alter a character’s fate, and trying to succeed in quick time events and all new “skill checks” all while basing itself around the darker and sinister lore that makes up the Dead by Daylight universe. It’ll be interesting to see just how Frank Stone plays into the grander scheme of things, if at all, and just how much the unknown force of the Entity will come into play once The Casting of Frank Stone arrives fully on September 3rd for the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.”

Check out our preview for The Casting of Frank Stone here!

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Rhythm RPG ‘Nocturne’ Digitizes Demo for Steam Rhythm Fest

Save a crumbling virtual world in 2025

Nocturne, the story-driven rhythm RPG from Pracy Studios set in a dystopian future where humanity lives in a digital afterlife, conjures a recharged demo for Steam Rhythm Fest (19-25 August).

Nocturne saves humanity’s consciousness on PC via Steam in 2025 .Download the new demo and wishlist Nocturne here!

Millennia have passed since humanity’s extinction, its collective consciousness uploaded to a digital afterlife. Expecting to meet their sibling in the promised utopia, protagonist Karma instead finds corruption in a crumbling pixel world – one in which they are the only newcomer in 1000 years.

Search for Karma’s brother while traversing beautiful abandoned landscapes. Encounter survivors of the decaying program,  befriending a mischievous boy and a giant orange fish. Paint a picture of humanity’s time in this world through the remnants of lively cities, technological marvels, and calming natural landscapes. Seek out the source of the corruption responsible for the afterlife’s decay.

Battle twisted robotic creatures in unique rhythm-based combat. Find the groove with an original symphonic rock soundtrack mixing digital and live performances.Nocturne’s multiple difficulty levels and Arcade mode for practicing and reaching new high scores invites newcomers and veterans of the rhythm genre alike.

Nocturne’s updated demo is now available on PC via Steam for Steam Rhythm Fest. To learn more about Nocturne and Pracy Studios, visit the Pracy Studios website, join the Pracy Studios Discord server, and follow the studio on YouTube and social media.

About Pracy Studios

Pracy Studios is an indie studio out of Canada with a drive for making carefully crafted narrative experiences. Their second independent project as a game developer, Nocturne, is a passion project rooted in love for RPG classics.

WUTHERING WAVES VERSION 1.2 ‘IN THE TURQUOISE MOONGLOW’ UPDATE AVAILABLE NOW

Meet Zhezhi a Shy Painter with Great Dedication to her Craft – Enjoy Entertaining In-Game Events, A New Featured Weapon, Unique Quests and More in the Latest Update

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – AUGUST 15, 2024 – Kuro Games announced today that version 1.2 is available now for its open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves. The first phase of the update titled ‘In the Turquoise Moonglow’ is packed with new gameplay content including quests, a new Resonator, a new weapon, and many quality of life improvements requested by players.
 
The Turquoise Moonglow introduces the new Resonator Zhezhi, a commissioned painter, quiet and shy with a dedication to her craft. She is not very eloquent, however, her persistence and love for painting speaks volumes. Read more about Zhezhi in her full profile reveal.
 
Watch the Wuthering Waves ZHEZHI Profile Video below:

Additionally, the update kicks off with a new event titled “By Moon’s Grace,” an adorable moon-chasing festival event that introduces a new simulation management gameplay mode.
 
Watch the Wuthering Waves Version 1.2 Trailer below:

For more details on the update view the patch notes with full details on features and improvements HERE.
 
Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform, open-world action RPG that emphasizes dynamic movement and freedom of exploration on a mysterious, post-cataclysmic, sci-fi planet. Engage in fast-paced PVE combat that focuses on special dodge, parry, and counter mechanics. Wuthering Waves hosts a deep storyline, breath-taking art and atmosphere, and addictive action-RPG combat that is suitable for novice and veteran RPG players alike. Wuthering Waves features plenty of fierce opponents and captivating quests that unfold in the game’s vast world.
 
Download Wuthering Waves today on the Wuthering Waves official website, on the App Store, Google Play, and PC via The Epic Games Store.  

ABOUT KURO GAMES

Founded in 2014, Kuro Games main focus is to create high quality, original games that push the boundaries. For over a decade Kuro Games has strived to bring more diverse, innovative, and enjoyable services to its players.

Kuro Games independently developed “Punishing: Gray Raven”, which was well received with warm response from players around the world. With over 30 million downloads worldwide, its recently released new open-world ARPG “Wuthering Waves” is receiving the same public reception.