Tag: Video Games
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“Doom: The Dark Ages Makes History at Xbox Showcase”
Doom: The Dark Ages, a medieval prequel to the iconic franchise, was officially unveiled at Xbox Games Showcase, with a release set for 2025. Developed by id Software and Bethesda Studios, this installment introduces unique weapons and mechanics while maintaining the traditional Doom gameplay, featuring an endless horde of foes to vanquish. This title, anticipated…
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“Clair Obscur: Exciting New Turn-Based RPG ‘Expedition 33’ Unveiled at Xbox Showcase”
Unveiled at the Xbox Showcase on June 9, “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33”, an innovative turn-based role-playing game, invites players into a fantasy world where they’re racing against time to stop a disastrous cycle of destruction. The game’s combat style, inspired by Persona 5, was a prominent feature of the trailer, displaying intriguing turn-based action and…
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Alan Wake 2’s Night Springs DLC Releases Tomorrow, Physical Edition on the Way
Remedy Entertainment has disclosed that the first DLC expansion for Alan Wake 2, titled Night Springs, will be released on all platforms on June 8, 2024. A physical edition of the game is also planned, including a collector’s edition to be launched in Fall 2024. This Night Springs expansion featuring three new chapters lets players…
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Everything Revealed at Day of the Devs 2024
The annual Summer Game Fest concluded, featuring the highly-anticipated Day of the Devs, an event responsible for digital and physical showcases of indie games. This year, the non-profit organization presented 21 games, including various genres such as sims, horror, arcade, RPGs, and more. One notable game making a reappearance from last year, is “Simpler Times,”…
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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…
