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WORLD OF WARSHIPS CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON WITH THE LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENT

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To celebrate the Lunar New Year, World of Warships delivers a new event with a special content creator collaboration, changes to submarines, the return of Airship Escort and more

AUSTIN, TX (February 5, 2024) – Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the leading naval battle MMO World of Warships, is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with plenty of fiery content for Lunar New Year! Featuring a brand-new Lunar New Year Event Pass that features two progression lines, players can dive into a special collaboration with content creator TheRussianBadger. This jam-packed update also sees submarine and anti-submarine warfare changes, the return of Airship Escort, and a new campaign featuring USS Enterprise. 

Celebrate Lunar New Year in World of Warships

To usher in the Year of the Dragon, World of Warships has introduced a brand-new Event Pass to commemorate the occasion. Packed with two progression lines split across 20 levels each, players can unlock an array of rewards, including Lunar Warrior camouflages, Commanders, special containers, flags, economic bonuses and more!

Of the progression lines available, one line features content made in collaboration with popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer, TheRussianBadger. Rewards include a beautifully designed CLAWSTROPHOBIC commemorative flag, a special TheRussianBadgerCommander equipped with a unique voiceover, and the USS LOBSTERMINATOR permanent camouflage for New Mexico.

Submarines and Anti-Submarine Warfare Updates

February’s update also brings a plethora of changes to improve interactions between submarines. Submarines and surface ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) will be receiving refreshes, with certain lines receiving the “Depth Charge Airstrike” consumable, and the “Submarine Surveillance” consumable. Collision warning messages will now also appear for submerged submarines. If players are within two kilometres of another underwater submarine they will be notified, even if the enemy vessel cannot be visibly seen. Additionally, the turning circle radius of all submarines has been improved, allowing players to manoeuvre and reposition themselves with ease in the heat of battle.

The Return of Airship Escort and a New Campaign for USS Enterprise

Airship Escort lands back in the game as a temporary game type for two weeks. Beginning February 22, two teams of 12 will work together to guide their allied airship to its designated destination, all while protecting it from opponents. Victory can be achieved either by reaching the terminus or eliminating every enemy vessel off the battlefield. Rounding out World of Warships’ February update is a special event dedicated to Tier VIIIpremium aircraft сarrier USS Enterprise. Running for six weeks, Enterprise: The Grey Ghost Campaign gives players the opportunity to advance through mission chains, earning various rewards such as a USS Enterprise flag, Grey Ghost patch, and Enterprise tokens that can be used in the Armoury. Upon completing the campaign, players will unlock the ability to get the USS Enterprise via the Armoury or Premium Shop.

You can find the full patch notes here.

About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including five different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base.

One franchise – multiple platforms

After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation and Xbox and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices. Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.com

About Wargaming

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 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

SPYxANYA: Operation Memories to release on June 28th 2024

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The first console game of SPY x FAMILY invites players to enjoy its unique world as Anya on fun adventures in SPYxANYA: OPERATION MEMORIES. This new slice-of-life game is releasing on June 28th, 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch.

No day is ordinary for the Forgers and for a little girl as lively as Anya. The young telepath has been given a mission from Eden College: she must create the most amazing photo diary ever!

Players will help and accompany Anya throughout her days as she captures and makes unforgettable memories in various ways and places. Whether at home, at school or during an outing, opportunities for special moments are everywhere.

In addition to the base game, a digital Deluxe edition will be available, which includes two DLCs with stylish accessories and outfits for the Forger family to wear, as well as special in-game items!

While waiting for its release, discover more about the game’s content and features in the latest trailer:

SPYxANYA: OPERATION MEMORIES will be available on June 28th 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The Steam release date will be revealed at a later time.

For more information about the game, visit the SPYxANYA official page and for information about other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU. Join the conversation on X at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU. 

Reimagined Genre-Defining RPG Persona 3 Reload is Available Now

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Persona 3 Reload is a captivating, reimagined take on the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with a revamped battle system, all-new cutting-edge graphics, remastered audio featuring all-new English voice-over, modernised quality-of-life features and is now available for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

Check out the launch trailer below:

Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate and enter the hour “hidden” between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of Tartarus, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever. Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart!

Discover more about SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada customisation is in this new trailer

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SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada, is a Sci-Fi third-person shooter developed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Set in the world of Amasia, players will incarnate “Drifters”, as they look to loot AO crystals, a rare resource. The game lets players interact with other Drifters joining players to help them in their missions or turn against them, hindering their progress or fighting to loot their precious resources. Drifters are accompanied by a Magus, an artificial intelligence to help them on the battlefield, and a CRADLECOFFIN, an armed vehicle to defend themselves against the threats of Amasia.

The game’s new trailer goes on the various customisation and skills available for the Magus. Players can customise their Magus’ face and outfit, with plenty of options, to become their AI companion with whom they will create a bond fighting together on the battlefield. The CRADLECOFFIN will also be customisable, with various archetypes and weapons, letting players find the perfect match for their playstyle, with the right combination of Magus and CRADLECOFFIN.

Watch the new customisation trailer below:

SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

For more information about SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bandainamcoeu/.  Join the conversation on X at https://twitter.com/synduality.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Developer: Ryu ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher: Sega
Platforms: Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X (Reviewed)
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $69.99 USD – Available Here $109.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

It takes a lot of guts to take a series that used to be niche such as Yakuza and put an entirely new spin on it but that is exactly what Sega did back with Yakuza: Like a Dragon. In 2020 the series shifted focus from everyone’s favorite Dragon of Dojima to the far less serious seeming Ichiban Kasuga but not only that, it also dropped the high-impact action combat in favor of a robust turn-based battle system featuring a wide-variety of jobs and a party of characters. This shift from action to classic turn-based style combat was as much of a shock to Yakuza fans as Dead Souls back in 2012 and could have turned out terrible, but this gamble not only was a success it saw the franchise reach new heights. Now four years later here we are with the continuation of Ichiban’s story in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth in a game that more than lives up to its name.

Story

A few years have passed following the events of Ichiban’s adventures in the previous game and with the dissolution of the two largest Yakuza clans and things seemingly peaceful, Ichiban has found gainful employment at Hello Work where he specializes in helping ex-Yakuza get back on their feet by trying to find the nearly unemployable criminals jobs that can keep them from falling back into a life of crime. However, this eventually backfires on him as a poorly informed Vtuber costs Ichiban and his two closest friends their jobs. While trying to figure things out, Ichiban manages to find a shocking piece of information, learning that his mother, Akane, is actually alive and has been seen in Hawaii.

With a chance at meeting his mother for the first time and fulfilling a promise, Ichiban’s Hawaiian vacation is steeped in meaning but it isn’t long before he finds himself roped in on bogus charges and needing to be rescued by Kazuma Kiryu of all people, who reveals that he has also been sent out on a mission for the Daidoji to track down Akane as well. With both men finding themselves looking for the same woman and the mysteries surrounding her piling up at every turn, the pair team up to try and learn the truth and locate Akane as even the smallest, simplest interactions quickly blossom into complex plots.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a lot. Late last year RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama called it a “monster-class game” and it shows in almost every aspect and this is especially true when it comes to the narrative here. The small amount mentioned already is barely the tip of the iceberg in the storyline that players will experience when playing through Infinite Wealth as the title feels like a celebration of the franchise so far while also serving as a massive game that works to be a final send off to Kiryu while passing the torch fully to Ichiban. The writers have managed to spin a yarn of emotionally complex characters and twisting plot elements that will constantly keep players on the edge of their seat and eager to see what happens next, be it a tear jerking moment that will pull at a longtime fan’s heart strings or something absurdly humorous or just downright ridiculous but awesome at the same time.

In fact, it feels like Infinite Wealth‘s narrative can be seen as two games in one thanks to how well-written it is and how the story handles the characters. Ichiban’s story and Kiryu’s story both are intertwined masterfully throughout the game with neither character feeling like they overshadow the other despite the emotional investment fans will have for Kiryu. All of this then ties together perfectly with the core narrative of uncovering the mysteries surrounding Akane and why so many people are searching for her. Part of this is due to the game’s massive new Honolulu location where players will spend plenty of time as well as revisiting Ijincho and Kamurocho. The new setting provides players with consistently fresh experiences with brand new characters, all of which feel just as well-written and developed as characters in the last entry. These new characters and factions are introduced all  while harkening back to plot elements from the previous game and other Yakuza entries, making nearly every interaction feel worth the player’s time, including the massive amount of substories available. While we won’t spoil them here, the substories found within Infinite Wealth range from some of the simplest interactions around to some of the most ridiculous the series has ever seen and many of them call back to characters throughout the franchise. Even these substories run the gambit of comedy to emotional, with one in particular featuring a franchise mainstay character that is absolutely ridiculous tied together with an emotional loss all involving a set of characters players can simply ignore if they so choose. 

There are practically entire game-modes devoted to some substories and while these are almost entirely on Ichiban’s side of things and are absolutely ridiculous in nature, Kiryu has an entire growth mode devoted to nostalgia while also showcasing him as a person, interacting with his friends and allies, rather than simply the Dragon of Dojima. It feels like there is always more to say about how gripping and highly entertaining the storyline throughout Infinite Wealth but in the interest of keeping things as spoiler free as possible we won’t go into detail but it must be said that there are some truly heartbreaking moments throughout the game, especially in the latter half. These developments can hit incredibly hard, and having to experience them firsthand is something truly special, especially in a franchise with as much history as this one. It takes some amazing writing to make a storyline that can have players feeling as emotional as Infinite Wealth can, especially when it manages to balance wonderful comedy and over-the-top moments with some truly heart-wrenching developments and interactions over its easily seventy hour plus runtime, making this a must play for any fan of the franchise and a hell of a starting point for those looking to dive in now.

Gameplay

In many ways stepping in to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth feels like playing a familiar RPG because RGG took the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” style of approach to the game’s exploration and combat mechanics and chose to refine them instead by offering a number of new mechanics and elements to nearly everything in the game. This includes the turn-based combat that players will be taking part in throughout the game as the player’s party of four dukes it out with a wide-array of enemies. The turn-based fights now allow players to move their character within a small area, allowing them to better position them for knockback attacks that can trigger chain combos with their allies or send them flying into a wall for extra damage, position themselves near an item to pick it up and use as a weapon, or even just deal extra damage by attacking from behind or with “proximity.”

This seems like a small change but it adds a lot of complexity to how players will often be able to choose their targets and moves. With high bond links, players can trigger combo attacks with nearby allies and the Area of Effect of both healing skills and offensive skills is shown as well, meaning properly positioning a Kunoichi’s ninja star barrage can mean the difference between hitting two foes or blasting all six at once. Even simply knocking one foe into another can deal extra damage to both enemies, making the RPG even more strategic. Nearly all skills and some Proximity attacks still trigger small quicktime events or mashes to help deal extra damage or trigger debuffs and status ailments on their target and attacking enemies on the ground once again deals extra damage as well. It is worth mentioning that all classes from the previous game return eventually though for the most part players will initially be able to change their jobs into a whole slew of new classes ranging from the surging Aquanut, gun-slinging Desperado, dancing GeoDancer, and deadly Kunoichi to name a few. 

The only downside is players will need to visit job changing stations to swap their classes and while fast travel is available almost always, it is a bit annoying if you find yourself picking a class that you don’t mesh with. Perhaps the most interesting class of all is Kiryu’s starting one, the Dragon of Dojima. This class allows players to swap between three standard attack styles at any time, his Rush form that allows for two attacks in one turn at slightly less damage, Beast form that is a grapple that breaks through enemy guards and can send them flying with AoE attacks, and his standard Brawler style that can even perform some of his famous Heat finishing moves. Alongside these jobs and the other changes to combat, players will also eventually unlock a Hype meter by bonding with their allies and as this hype meter fills, they can perform powerful unique combo attacks with their party members. In fact, Kiryu can even has a special version of this himself that allows players to temporarily break the turn-based limit and enter free fighting for a short period of time. This level of customization towards player classes, strategy during combat involving placement, and sheer ridiculousness of some skills and enemies players face make combat a real treat at every level. In fact, players can even “Beatdown” enemies ten levels under them in an automatic win at the cost of lower rewards from the fight.

Of course, fighting isn’t all there is to do in Infinite Wealth as there is tons to explore and discover throughout Honolulu and other familiar locations including countless minigames such as returning classics like Darts, Shogi, Mahjong, Batting Cages, and more while even things like can collecting and the new “crazy” food delivery missions are as stylized as possible to give players plenty of things to explore and do when they aren’t taking part in virtual dating, let alone the classic games waiting in the arcade such as Sega Bass Fishing, Spikeout, and Virtua Fighter 3tb, or partaking in some wonderful karaoke with your teammates. These are just some of the most simplest side-activities and mini-games that players can take part in as others, such as taking a trolley ride and photographing weirdos, hunting down photo locations for a vacation app, or even just waving Aloha to strangers and making friends at the drop of a hat while also zipping around on a customizable not-segway.

The more in-depth side-activities are quite enthralling as well as Infinite Wealth has taken two familiar Nintendo properties and decided to put their own spin on things in the form of the Sujimon League and Dondoko Island. The Sujimon League is an expansion to the previous “Sujidex” found in the last game by actually making it so players can “capture” Sujimon that they fight out in the wild by giving them gifts and complimenting them to try and make them join their team or taking part in a gacha for random Sujimon. Players can then take and form a team of six Sujimon and battle against other Suji Trainers throughout Honolulu to raise their rank and power their allies up further to take down the “Discreet Four.” The entire thing is a ridiculously over-the-top side story that is highly entertaining and a great way to earn money early on and players can gather items from SujiStops, take part in Raids for items, and more in a surprisingly in-depth side activity that is far better than it has any right to be.

Dondoko Island is another massive side-story featuring yet another ridiculous premise and group of characters that may start slow but eventually becomes as ridiculous and engrossing as Sujimon. Players will find themselves on a resort island that has fallen from its heights to becoming a mere dumping ground for “Washbucklers” to pollute and with the help of Ichiban’s bat to destroy junk piles and pirates, it’s up to the player to restore the island to its former glory by clearing the land, crafting new facilities and attractions ranging from a toilet or ramen stand to a giant gold Oni statue or Cabaret Club, taking care of guests as they arrive, and of course gathering all manners of fish, insects, and misc. materials to sell for Dokobucks that can be used to expand their island activities further. This entire thing is ridiculous in nature and, as mentioned before, ends up being an engrossing activity that players can sink hours into without even touching the main game if they so choose, Of course, just like the Sujimon League, Dodonko Island is entirely optional to complete outside of the short stint players are forced to do to introduce the substory.

The breadth of side content on offer in Infinite Wealth is simply stunning and the thing is, nearly all of it is entirely optional. This means that while players can choose to sink as much time as they want into these fun little distractions, they can simply choose to focus on the main story and that’s all but even then the runtime and content on offer here is quite impressive. This doesn’t even touch upon gathering items for various weapon upgrades, raising Ichiban’s personality stats or Kiryu’s awakening, and more to explore in what is truly a massive offering of a game. Sadly, New Game+ is something that players currently cannot enjoy in the base game as Sega has made the awful choice to lock it behind paid DLC. This is an incredibly strange move, especially since the base game features achievements and other options that are only available in New Game +, making this a bit predatory in nature and a dark spot on an otherwise shining game.

Audio & Visuals

With a brand new setting of Honolulu Infinite Wealth looks absolutely beautiful at times. Traveling along the beachfront populated by men and women in swimsuits or jumping in the ocean and going for a swim look wonderful and that only happens to be the beachfront, as the rest of Honolulu is also lovingly created with a variety of different areas to explore, including seedier areas and back alleys. The familiar locations players return to as well look amazing in this title, something that is to be expected given the company’s familiarity with these areas. The character models are highly detailed and nearly every job and attack look wonderful in combat, with some truly ridiculous looking enemies to take on at times, especially when it comes to boss battles both story and optional. Of course, the cut-scenes themselves are also stunning in design and detail with every major scene being a top-notch looking production and even simple interactions handled well.

Like the previous game, and eventually Man Who Erased His Name, Infinite Wealth has launched with an English dub to accompany the standard Japanese voice track that everyone is familiar with. This is something of a point of issue here as English feels like a perfect fit given the majority Hawaiin setting and how natural Ichiban and nearly all of the returning characters sound thanks to their talented voice actors, but there is one fairly bad exception and it happens to revolve around Kiryu. Rather than using Darryl Kurylo who handled Kiryu perfectly fine in both the very first game in the franchise and Yakuza: Like a Dragon Sega has opted to replace the English voice actor with Yong Yea, a voice actor that just doesn’t quite fit the image and portrayal of Kiryu here, especially given how emotional the second half of the game is. This is made worse by the fact that he doesn’t even attempt to sound the correct age for Kiryu more often than not. Thankfully the Japanese voice actors have all retained their roles including Kiryu’s original voice actor so players who grow too annoyed by Kiryu’s English voice can easily choose to swap to the Japanese dub if they wish. As for the game’s soundtrack, Infinite Wealth features a great collection of background music and karaoke songs to enjoy and even incorporates an MP3 player of sorts that allows players to collect CDs featuring music from other Sega properties and listen to them as they travel around gathering items or beating up bad guys. Nothing like enjoying some Hatsune Miku or Persona while searching through the trash for upgrade materials. 

Overall

It was going to take a lot for RGG and Sega to outdo themselves following Like a Dragon, especially when it involves bringing Kiryu into the mix, but they have managed to do it with Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The developer’s statement was true, the game is something of a “monster-class” game that not only manages to offer such a massive amount of side-content alongside its core storyline but also tells its core tale in such an emotional manner that can still make players laugh even as it prepares to rip apart their hearts. Infinite Wealth may have a few issues, including its DLC practice, but this title is one that everyone even remotely interested in the franchise needs to play.

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Persona 3 Reload – Gameplay

Travis Bruno
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Persona 3 Reload – Gameplay

Our protagonist has only just transferred into their new school after a few strange events only to find themselves under attack by mysterious creatures called Shadows. With a number of new allies, we join S.E.E.S. to investigate the Dark Hour and the plague it is slowly bringing upon humanity in Persona 3 Reload.

Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.

Persona 3 Reload
Developer: ATLUS
Publisher: SEGA
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Release Date: 2 Feb, 2024
Price: $69.95 USD

Available here – https://persona.atlus.com/p3r/

Summary:

Recommended – “Persona 3 Reload’s mechanical and graphical overhaul make this RPG and its amazing storyline wonderful to play even if some of its aged elements hold it back at times.”

Check out our review for Persona 3 Reload here!

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SEGA Reveals SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS

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Shadow the Hedgehog™ is back and is teaming up with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences.

Sydney, Australia – 2nd February 2024: As part of PlayStation’s State of Play broadcast, SEGA revealed SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, introducing a brand-new Shadow story campaign featuring never-before-seen powers and abilities, as well as a complete remaster of the original Sonic Generations™ for the latest console era. Explore time and space in this definitive blend of Shadow, Classic Sonic, and Modern Sonic gameplay. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is set to release in late 2024 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems.

To celebrate the news, SEGA released a new trailer providing a glimpse of the title with action-packed footage to get fans excited for the new additions to come later this year!

Watch the SONIC x SHADOW GENERATIONS trailer below:

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS introduces a brand-new Shadow story campaign where his old nemesis, Black Doom, returns and threatens to take over the world. Fans can play as Shadow and dive into his dark past to unlock his inner powers, explore his backstory, and confront familiar foes to save the world and prove why he’s known as the Ultimate Life Form!

That’s not all! SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS also includes a full remaster of the original Sonic Generations, which combined nostalgia from the iconic 2D era of Sonic with the blistering excitement of modern 3D Sonic gameplay. The story centres around Sonic and friends as their universe is thrown into chaos when a new threat appears, taking them on a journey through time and dimensions. Players can experience this adventure again with upgraded visuals, new challenges, and more bonus content!

In support of today’s reveal of Sonic X Shadow Generations, on the 15th of February, SEGA will release the Shadow Costume for Sonic in Sonic Superstars™ across all supported platforms. The costume will be free for all Sonic Superstars players and can be equipped when playing in Story Mode.

About SEGA of America, Inc.

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California.

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PlayStation Portal now available in-stores and online in Australia

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PlayStation Australia is excited to announce the PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player device is now available for purchase in-store and online from authorised retailers in Australia. After first revealing the device back in May 2023, PlayStation’s first dedicated remote play device is finally available and ready for all types of gamers. The PlayStation Portal remote player is priced at $329.95 AUD RRP.

PlayStation Portal remote player brings the PS5 experience to the palm of your hand*. It includes the key features of the DualSense wireless controller, including adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. The vibrant 8-inch LCD screen is capable of 1080p resolution at 60fps, providing a high-definition visual experience that’s expected from the high-quality games created by world-class developers. 

PlayStation Portal remote player is the perfect device for gamers in households where they might need to share their living room TV or simply want to play PS5 games in another room of the house. PlayStation Portal connects remotely to your PS5 over Wi-Fi, so you’ll be able to swiftly jump from playing on your PS5 to your PlayStation Portal. PlayStation Portal can play supported games that are installed on your PS5 console and use the Dualsense controller. It also includes a 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio. PS VR2 games, which require the headset, are not supported.

Check out this hands-on report of the PlayStation Portal remote player here.

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Introducing the Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller Collection: Where Style Meets Victory

Philip Federico
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In case you missed it, Xbox announced that the Vapor series is now available with Xbox Design Lab, where you can choose from the six Vapor top cases to create a completely customized controller with some of the most unique controller designs. In addition, a new Special Edition, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor is available for pre-order in select Xbox markets worldwide for $99.95 AUD ERP.

With Xbox Design Lab, fans can now choose from a collection of six new Vapor top case designs with swirling color patterns on their Xbox Wireless Controller. Whether you want the Nocturnal Vapor top case for its dark green and grey swirl, or Fire Vapor for its fiery red and orange swirl, there’s a variety of unique designs to choose from. After selecting the Vapor top case, you can continue to personalize the Xbox Wireless Controller choosing from a variety of colors and styles, ranging from ABXY buttons, triggers, D-pads, thumbstick styles, rubberized side and back grips in Xbox Design Lab.

The Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor Special Edition‘s subtle pink-purple swirl is extended to the rest of the design, featuring soft pink thumbsticks, bumpers, triggers, and hybrid D-pad. What you’ll find unique about this Special Edition controller is the inclusion of purple rubberized side grips, soft pink ABXY buttons with purple accents, and an exclusive Dynamic Background that brings this amazing design over to an Xbox Series X|S console in the home UI background.

You can learn more about the Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor Special Edition and the Vapor Series Collection now available on Xbox Design Lab in the Wire post here.

WARNER BROS. GAMES AND DC LAUNCH SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE

Philip Federico
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Rocksteady Studios’ New Open-World Action-Shooter Introduces an Original Take on the Suicide Squad, Blending Traversal and Combat to Deliver a Unique Gaming Experience.

Sydney, Australia – 2nd February, 2024 – Warner Bros. Games and DC has announced Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, a new genre-defying open-world action-shooter, is now available for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).

Developed by Rocksteady Studios, creators of the best-selling Batman: Arkham series, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League combines the studio’s signature character-driven storytelling with a seamless fusion of enhanced traversal mechanics and fast-paced, action-packed combat, which can be enjoyed solo or with up to four players via an online cooperative mode*.

Featuring an original narrative set in the DC Universe against the backdrop of the vibrant open-world of Metropolis, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League picks up five years after the events of Batman: Arkham Knight as players take on the roles of DC Super-Villains Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark. Restrained with lethal explosives implanted in their heads, the Squad has no choice but to band together as part of Amanda Waller’s infamous Task Force X and embark on an impossible mission to defeat the world’s greatest DC Super Heroes, the Justice League. With a story deeply rooted in DC lore, players must face off against Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and The Flash, who have all been corrupted by Brainiac, while enlisting the help of various support Squad allies, including Penguin, Poison Ivy, Toyman, Rick Flag, Lex Luthor, and other notable figures.

View and share the official Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Official Launch Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAnXat7AL_M

“With the launch of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, we are excited to take players on an adventure unlike anything we have ever played or made before at Rocksteady,” said Darius Sadeghian, Studio Director, Rocksteady Studios. “I’m so proud of what we’ve created together: our original story set in the DC Universe, the vibrant open-world of Metropolis, the unique combination of gameplay elements, and our amazing cast of villains – Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark. We are thrilled to have a direct connection with players, which will allow us to continually update the game and keep playing with our community.”

The four main playable characters in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League include:

  • Harley Quinn, formerly known as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, is the one and only Clown Princess of Crime and the most acrobatic of the crew due to her grapple mechanic that allows her to swing through the city, thanks to gear she’s swiped from Batman. Harley Quinn is voiced by Tara Strong.
  • Deadshot, also known as Floyd Lawton, is one of the deadliest marksmen in the DC Universe and can hover and snipe from almost anywhere on the battlefield with the use of his jetpack, although he’s just as comfortable getting up close and unloading with his wrist cannons. Deadshot is voiced by Bumper Robinson.
  • Captain Boomerang, also known as Digger Harkness, is an Australian assassin with an unmatched talent for his namesake weapon and uses a stolen Speed Force Gauntlet to teleport in and out of close-range combat. Captain Boomerang is voiced by Daniel Lapaine.
  • King Shark, also known as Nanaue, is a demi-god humanoid shark who hits hard and uses his powerful leaping ability to jump across buildings and take out hordes of enemies. King Shark is voiced by Nuufolau Joel Seanoa, better known by his All-Elite Wrestling (AEW) ring name, Samoa Joe.

Each member of the Suicide Squad has their own unique moveset equipped with enhanced traversal abilities, along with a variety of weapons to customise and skills to master. A deep character-progression system also allows for loadouts to be specifically tailored through weapons, gear, and ability upgrades for maximum personalisation.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League takes place in a vast open-world Metropolis comprised of distinct districts that call for different types of gameplay, depending on the mission or activity, while displaying iconic DC landmarks, such as the Daily Planet, LexCorp, Hall of Justice, and others.

The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Deluxe Edition is available now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) and includes early access to the game beginning today, along with four Classic Outfits, four Justice League Outfits, three Black Mask notorious weapons, four Squad Golds weapon dolls, four No Shade Outfit colour swatches, and one token for a post-launch, cosmetics only battle pass. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has cosmetic items available for in-game purchase to customise playable characters. However, all purchasable items are completely optional and do not affect gameplay in any way.

The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Standard Edition is also available now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Please note, all PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are available physically and digitally; the Steam (PC) version is only available digitally. The Epic Games Store (PC) version will be available on March 5 in digital format only.

After release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will offer post-launch seasonal content to expand the experience with new playable characters, missions, gear, weapons, in-game events, and more, whichowners will be able to enjoy at no extra cost. To keep the adventure going following the main story driven campaign, each season will be themed after a different DC character and incorporate alternate realities created by Brainiac known as Elseworlds. Beginning in March 2024, Season 1 will feature the arrival of The Joker in the form of an Elseworlds twist on the iconic DC Super-Villain. Equipped with a rocket-powered umbrella to frantically launch himself through the air and surf across city rooftops, this alternate universe version of The Joker will be armed with unique combat, traversal abilities, and weaponry to join the fight. For a snapshot of upcoming seasonal content, check out the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Season 1 Roadmap. Later this year, Rocksteady will also be adding an offline story mode to the game giving players the option to experience the main campaign without an internet connection.  

To learn more about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, visit SuicideSquadGame.com or join the community conversation on X (formerly known as Twitter) (SuicideSquadRS), Instagram (SuicideSquadRS), YouTube (SuicideSquadRS), Twitch (Rocksteady), Facebook (SuicideSquadRocksteady) and Discord (SuicideSquadRS).

To find out how Amanda Waller recruited the members of the Suicide Squad for this dangerous mission, check out Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum, the official prequel comic book series for the game. Available for pre-order now, and on sale at participating comic book shops and e-tailers on Feb. 6, 2024, each print version of the five-issue monthly series includes a free code that can be redeemed for a digital in-game item. For more information on Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum, check out the preview of the debut issue at the official DC website. Paid Annual and Ultra tier subscribers to the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription service (DCUI) are also eligible to receive a free code with each digital issue of the series; for more information on DCUI, visit the website at www.dcuniverseinfinte.com. DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children.

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