Tag: Video Games
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The Much-Anticipated UFO 50 Finally Announces a Release Date
UFO 50, the much-anticipated gaming compilation inspired by the 8-bit era, has finally announced a September 18 release date. With a premise of encompassing 50 distinct retro games emulating offerings by an imaginary company named UFO Soft, the project comes from the mind of renowned indie gaming developer Derek Yu, celebrated for his previous work,…
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An In-Depth Look at ReFantazio’s Archetype Job System and Combat Mechanics: A Metaphor
Atlus, at the Summer Games Fest 2024, showcased a new trailer for the upcoming RPG game, Metaphor: ReFantazio. Katsura Hashino and Shigenori Soejima detailed the game’s job system through ‘Archetypes’ and combat mechanics in the exclusive 23-minute presentation. The in-game job system, managed by the character More at the Akademeia facility, allows players to unlock…
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The Collaboration Event of FFXIV and Dragon Quest Returns Right Before Dawntrail
The Final Fantasy XIV video game is ushering in the Dawntrail period with a variety of events. Among these activities is the highly anticipated Dragon Quest collaboration event known as Breaking Brick Mountains, set to return on June 5. The event will take place amidst several other ongoing programs including the Moogle Treasure Trove: The…
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The latest patch for Roguelike’s Hades 2 delivers a beneficial blow with the ‘Hammer of the Gods’
The roguelike game, Hades 2, has recently received an update making several weapons more efficient and powerful. Heavy attacks with the Moonstone Axe are now faster, potentially making this once sluggish weapon more playable. Other weapons such as the Umbral Flames, the Sister Blades, and the Argent Skull have also received enhancements. For instance, the…
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“ReFantazio Demo Booth to Feature Three Modes: An Overview”
The playable demo of Metaphor: ReFantazio, which will be featured at Atlus Fes on June 8 and 9, 2024, will offer three different modes, each with varying difficulty levels. The free event will be held at Bellesalle Akihabara, and while attendees can try out the game during their turn, there may be a line-up at…
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Handheld Playdate Devices Worth $400,000 Recovered Near Unrelated Restaurant
Panic, the creators of the retro handheld gaming system, Playdate, have recovered $400,000 worth of their product that had been stolen due to a FedEx misdelivery. The misplaced shipment, initially delivered to a wrong address, was is said to be taken by thieves who then later dumped the Playdate handhelds at a random restaurant. Photos…
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Does GTA 6 Have a PC Release? Take-Two Head Gives an Elusive Answer
PC players have been anxiously awaiting news on whether the much-anticipated GTA 6 will be released on PC following its console release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. In response, the CEO of Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent company, has hinted in a recent interview at the possibility of a later PC release. The…
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“Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Alerts Regarding the Supreme Commencement”
Atlus, the developer and publisher, has launched a fresh trailer for their enhanced re-release, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, an adaptation of the 2021 Nintendo Switch title, Shin Megami Tensei V. The trailer, named “The Ultimate Beginning,” brings forth the stew of the game’s narrative, potentially revealing some spoilers. The updated game promises two selectable…
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The RPG ‘Vay’ from Sega CD Set for Steam Release This July
SoMoGa has made a significant announcement after the launch of Lunar Silver Star Story Touch on Google Play early this year. The company revealed that it plans to release the 1993 Sega CD RPG, Vay on Steam for PC users this coming July. Originally, SoMoGa brought the classic RPG to the iOS App Store back…
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505 Games unveils future patch notes and content plan for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios have announced forthcoming updates for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which will tackle a range of issues across all platforms and introduce new performance mode options for the Nintendo Switch. In addition, the publisher has shared a roadmap for post-launch content that includes three paid DLC chapters set to…
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Amazon Games Acquires Open-World Driving Game from Former Forza Horizon Developers
Amazon Games has announced a partnership with Maverick Games, a studio formed by numerous veterans of Playground Games, to create a new narrative-led, open-world driving game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The team includes Mike Brown, Forza Horizon 5’s creative director, who stated that Maverick Games was founded to foster an environment…
