Following a night of sweeping awards at The Game Awards that saw it win nearly every category it was nominated for, including the big prize of Game of the Year, Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate III has now arrived on the Xbox Series X/S. The title is only available digitally, as a physical deluxe edition is set for early next year, and is priced at $69.99 though a $79.99 edition that contains some digital bonuses is also available. This release follows the game’s full release on PC back in early August and the title’s arrival on the PlayStation 5 in early September.
It is worth noting that, unlike most games, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions are slightly different. While both versions of the Xbox console will be able to enjoy the massive RPG with all of the various patches and updates Larian has made since release as well as use cross-save between their PC copies and Xbox copies, only the Xbox Series X version will allow players to play with split-screen co-op as the function is not available on the Series S. The ability to play online co-op remains on both consoles untouched.
With multiple awards won and reviewing glowingly nearly everywhere, Larian Studios have also released an accolades trailer which can be found below.
There have been a number of Jurassic Park games through the years, especially back when the movies originally aired. Recently however most of the games involving the series tend to be park building ones but it looks like Saber Interactive is about to take players right back to the first movie as the company has announced Jurassic Park: Survival for the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC. No release date was announced for the game but a trailer as well as some details about the game were revealed during the announcement.
Players will take on the role of Dr. Maya Joshi, an InGen scientist who was unable to evacuate Isla Nublar, in an original adventure made for fans of the Jurassic Park franchise. Players must survive a mix of first-person stealth sections and actions as they encounter dinosaurs, each with their own distinct and adaptive behaviors brought to life by John Hammond’s vision. The reveal trailer can be found below.
Bandai Namco have announced that they are working with Spike Chunsoft for the next Dragon Ball Z fighting game. It has previously been said that a new Budokai Tenkaichi title was in the works and now we have been given our first look at the game as the companies have officially announced Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. Currently the title has no release window but it was revealed to be coming to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
To go along with this announcement Bandai Namco also revealed an announcement trailer showing off a few of the fighters in the game as well as some samples of gameplay and it can be found below. The title will feature “high-speed 3D battles that stay true to the anime and video game series, with breathtaking visuals and authentic combat moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, movements too quick for the eyes to see, and planet-razing ultimate attacks” including an environment that will deform and be destroyed as characters battle.
After hearing quite some time ago that Microsoft was teaming up with Kojima for some type of project we finally know at least a little bit about what it happens to be. Xbox Game Studios and Kojima Productions have revealed that they are making a game called OD. OD is said to “explore the concept of testing your fear threshold” and will be “blurring the boundaries of gaming and film.”
No release window nor platforms were revealed for OD but Hideo Kojima did announce that a new storyteller would be working with him on the project, revealing that Jordan Peele is joining the writing team alongside several other writers that have worked with the team in the past and that Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schaffer, and Udo Kier would be playing lead roles in the title. The announcement trailer for the game can be found below.
Usually announcements feature a single game but SEGA took it a step further in their recent announcement by revealing that they are tapping into their treasure trove of beloved IPs. Sega has revealed that they are working on a new game for Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage. SEGA of America CEO Shuji Utsumi stated that “Today’s announcement is just the start of our initiative. First and foremost, our ambition will be to create great games with memorable characters and worlds. We hope fans of all ages will look towards our future with anticipation as we release these projects in the coming years.”
The announcement came with a trailer that gave us a small glimpse at each of the five games that they have in development though at the moment none of them have a release date nor were platforms announced. For now though, you can find the announcement trailer below.
Sony and Santa Monica Studio have revealed that the first major piece of DLC for God of War: Ragnarok will actually be a free one that will add an entirely new mode. Titled Valhalla, the DLC will launch on December 12th and serve as an epilogue to the events of God of War: Ragnarok. Set after the decisive battle, Kratos has seen a path for himself that he never thought possible before. Brought to the mysterious shores of Valhalla accompanied only by Mimir, Kratos will enter its unknown depths to overcome trials within himself and face echoes of his past. Each attempt in Valhalla will encourage players to master different aspects of Kratos’ arsenal as they face new combinations of enemies and some surprises along the way.
In Valhalla, defeat in combat is not the end of a warrior’s spirit. If Kratos falls, he will reawaken outside the doors ready for the next try. During each attempt, players will learn and adapt to the challenges Valhalla has to offer. The more you overcome, the more resources players will gain that can be put towards permanent upgrades that affect both Kratos and even Valhalla itself. Accumulating rewards and knowledge during consecutive attempts will help players get ever closer to discovering the mysteries that await Kratos within.
The team behind the latest Persona games has officially set a release window and shown off more of their upcoming RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. Atlus and Studio Zero have revealed that the game will be releasing sometime in fall 2024 for the Xbox Series X, PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Alongside this release window announcement as well as a brand new trailer that can be found below a number of new details for Metaphor: ReFantazio have also been revealed. The story is set in The United Kingdom of Euchronia where the king’s assassination has brought chaos and unrest to the land. When a royal tournament for the throne is announced, the protagonist, alongside his fairy partner Galica, must find a way to break the curse that has been placed on the kingdom’s prince that most believe to be dead.
Players will meet a number of allies that they will bond with over the course of their journey and the game will feature a unique blend of battle that combines action and turn-based commands, party customization offering a high degree of freedom and strategy, and an evolution of the realistic day-by-day journey of the Persona series.
Dig ever deeper and build bases on a journey to reconstruct a thriving surface civilization
SHANGHAI, China – Dec. 8th, 2023 –Return from Core, the subterranean sandbox survival RPG from developer Tanxun Studio and publisher 2P Games, uncovers the secrets of Inner Earth on Dec. 14, 2023 at 7 pm PT / Dec. 15, 2023 11am China Standard Time on PC via Steam Early Access.
After catastrophe strikes the surface, the remnants of humanity take refuge in the Earth’s core. As one of the last humans, search for ancient technology in hopes of restoring civilization and returning to the sunlight. Pickaxe through the depths to collect resources, equipment, and create a temporary base. Discover the mysteries of the world below on a quest to reclaim the surface.
Collect and harvest natural resources while digging through the dark and desolate caverns. Craft essential gear and weapons, as well as build a base of operations. Adapt to the rocky surroundings by planting a garden to produce food and other ingredients to concoct health and stamina potions. Hunt the local cave critters including huge rodents, grotesque worms, and putrid slime balls as alternate forms of sustenance.
Combing through the catacombs may seem lonely, but friends exist even beneath the surface. Befriend the different hybrid monster girls, humanoid creatures with supernatural abilities. Learn their personalities and quirks to earn their favor and the aid of their powerful abilities. Lilith acts as a guide through the treacherous tunnels, providing useful tips and hints. Exercise caution with Cartier, a deceptive wolf girl with a fierce temper perfect for unleashing on fearsome foes.
“Return to Core is a journey through our own imaginations,” said Yezhi Huangquan, Producer and Developer, Tanxun Studio. “Core explorers will dig into their own imaginations and build the bases of their dreams. Thousands of possibilities await the most curious tinkerers!”
Return from Core will be available on PC via Steam Early Access on Friday, Dec. 15, for $16.99 USD, €16.49 EUR alongside a 15% launch discount until Friday, Jan. 5. Language support includes English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.
Tanxun Studio is a game developer based in Shanghai, China. After winning a lottery prize, the founders left their previous companies behind to form an indie game development studio based on the ideals of honesty and open communication. Return from Core is the studio’s first title.
About 2P Games
2P Games is a Chinese publisher specializing in simulation, strategy, and Metroidvania games for PC and consoles. Since 2019, they’ve helped bring games like Immortal Life, Dust to the End, The Chrono Jotter, Time Walker, and others to a global audience.
LONDON, UK – December 8, 2023 – Fireshine Games and Emberstorm Entertainment are thrilled to announce that bewitching cottage-building adventure REKA will launch into Steam Early Access in Q2 2024.
REKA is an atmospheric third-person adventure where you play as a slavic witch travelling the country with a magical walking cottage.
Journey across an enchanting landscape in this blend of exploration, crafting and RPG, drawing upon nature, spirits and the countryside around you to develop powerful magic and find your way in the world.
Build and customise your enchanted cottage with additional rooms, items and mementos that you find on your journey, with complete creative freedom to design your walking home as you want.
Watch the new trailer below:
At the Early Access launch, REKA will feature the prologue and the opening chapter of the game, where players can take their first steps as an apprentice witch and begin building, customising and decorating their chicken-legged cottage.
REKA is the debut title of Berlin-based indie game studio Emberstorm Entertainment. Founded in 2020, the team’s goal is to make unique and immersive games with a focus on atmosphere and artistic craftsmanship.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical videogames based in London, England. Originally established in 2014 under the name Sold Out, Fireshine Games works with studio giants such as Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments as well as introducing new indie dev studios to the world like Pugstorm, Stonewheat & Sons, Spiral Circus, ColePowered Games and many more – publishing for physical and digital distribution. Fireshine is also part of the EG7 group of companies.
For more information on Fireshine Games and its upcoming titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
Grab this bundle of seven classic STAR WARS™ adventures today!
AUSTIN, Texas – Dec. 8, 2023 – Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games are thrilled to announce that physical editions ofSTAR WARS™ Heritage Pack (2023) for the Nintendo Switch™ are now available at major retailers! Dive into this collection of seven iconic STAR WARS™ games today for $59.99.
About STAR WARS™ Heritage Pack (2023)
STAR WARS™ Heritage Pack (2023) features seven classic STAR WARS™ games. Learn the way of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, take control of a speeding Podracer, lead an elite squad of clones, and more! STAR WARS™ Heritage Pack (2023) includes:
STAR WARS™: The Force Unleashed
STAR WARS™: Republic Commando
STAR WARS™: Episode I Racer
STAR WARS™: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
STAR WARS™: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
STAR WARS™: Knights of the Old Republic*
STAR WARS™: Knights of the Old Republic II*
*Requires a digital download
STAR WARS™ Heritage Pack (2023) is also available for purchase digitally on the Nintendo eShop.
About the Physical Release:
Platform: Nintendo Switch Price: $59.99 Region Availability: NA, EMEA
About Aspyr
Aspyr is a leading video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games across all platforms for all players. Today, the company supports a growing network of partners that includes many of the industry’s leading entertainment IP holders, publishers, developers, and technology providers. Aspyr is a standalone entity under Saber Interactive, an Embracer Group company. Aspyr is based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aspyr.com.
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