Kitaria Fables, a Rune Factory-like where you farm and fight, will debut in September. PlayStation and Nintendo consoles get physical copies.
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We got a big glimpse of Blizzard's plans for Overwatch 2 in terms of its competitive multiplayer today, including one big change: smaller teams. Rather than 6v6, Overwatch 2 will go to five-on-five for PvP matches.
During today's stream, Blizzard confirmed that the tank role would be bumped down to one spot per team. Where teams in current Overwatch—at least in role-defined queues—are two tanks, two DPS, and two supports, now there will be one tank apiece.
The team says they experimented with a few different ideas for changes, and it seems like the reduction of tanks is intended to make battles a little easier to read, for both players and spectators. It will also help with supports not having to split their attention between two tanks.
A few hero kit changes were shown off, too; Winston, for example, now has an alt-fire that lets him charge up a longer-range blast, rather than just having his electric shock, and Mei's regular Endothermic Blaster attack no longer freezes people. Things are still in flux, but game director Aaron Keller referenced a change the team is considering around movement speed as an example for how deeply Blizzard is examining the PvP in Overwatch 2, to consider what could be altered or changed.
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Returnal, a PlayStation 5 action game about dancing with death at an inescapable time-loop space rave, is a visual delight. It’s also an aural one. And at no time is that more apparent than when you play with a pair of 3D audio headphones.
A new Call of Duty: Warzone update is here, and it comes bearing gifts of 80's action stars, new events, and a whole lot more. For those interested in the Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3 Reloaded update, here is what you need to know.
First, let's talk about events. The 80's Action Heroes event is kicking off with the Reloaded update, bringing two sets of nine challenges for players to take on to earn exclusive new rewards. This event is available for both Black Ops Cold War and Warzone, and it is available starting today! Finish all nine Black Ops Cold challenges to unlock a special tactical rifle weapon blueprint and the nine challenges for Warzone to unlock a unique sniper rifle weapon blueprint.
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It seems, after weeks of investigation, we have uncovered the truth: it was you, podcast listener, who was the culprit all along. Well, well, well. Don't bother trying to defend yourself. We can't hear you. It's all recorded ahead of time. Yes, this week the Electronic Wireless Show delves into our favourite mysteries.
There's only a brief intermission to discuss what counts as a mystery (mysteries being a topic we designate "Matthew Kibble", similar to "Nate Bait"), but watch out for the extended break where I choke with laughter because Matthew has to take a Rennie, live on air. We also introduce a lot of Adrian Chiles chat. Only time can tell if Chiles will become a regular podcast character. Also: yes I did get the episode number wrong. IS THAT A CRIME??
The items will feature the popular protagonists and marriage candidates from Rune Factory 5.
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It's time for another first-party Nintendo release. No it's not Zelda. It's not Mario. It's Miitopia! Remember that thing on 3DS? Well it's back, in Switch form.
Miitopia is launching tomorrow, May 21, and at 50 bucks, it has a lot to prove. But it's also joined by Knockout City, which is doing a very strange "first week free trial" scheme. After that you can "convert to the full game before the Block Party ends to keep your progress and unlock exclusive rewards." Yikes?
Of course another big-time game is coming out in the form of Shin Megami III Nocturne HD Remaster, which arrives on May 24. Note that we have not tested the Switch edition, just the PS4 port on PS5. So...I hope it works out!
There's other stuff coming to the Switch eShop this week too:
Your first look at The Goonies: Never Say Die from Funko Games
If you fancy some dystopian brain-meddling that's considerably more in-depth than Cyberpunk 2077's braindances, you might want to take a look at Mind Scanners. Released today, Mind Scanners is a colourful, yet oh-so dark, sim about diagnosing and treating "insanity" in the citizens of a retro-futuristic city. It looks like Papers, Please, but instead of detaining people at a border you're forcefully trying to make them "sane". Cheery.
Announced with a stylish and undeniably intriguing trailer, Neowiz and Round8 studio are bringing a Souls-like Pinocchio experience to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Truly, playing as Pinocchio in a souls-style game is only suited for such powerful platforms. First, check out the story trailer below to get a sense of the environments and style.
Click here to watch embedded mediaIn Lies of P, you play as Pinocchio in a world where humanity has been lost. The cityscape around you has become a nightmare, and you must find Mr. Geppetto to unravel the world’s mysteries. A Disney take on Carlo Collodi’s famous novel, this is not.
“We’ve been toying with the idea of retelling Pinocchio’s tale in our own way for some time. Lies of P is the culmination of our dreams and our nightmares. It’s definitely a version of this classic story that you’ve never seen before,” said Jiwon Choi, development director for Lies of P. “To us, Pinocchio has always been a grimly dark tale of the lies we tell to get by in a world that’s not always black and white. We can’t wait to show you more of the game in the coming months.”
UPDATE 20/5/21: Bandai Namco has now officially confirmed Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom for Nintendo Switch, and given it a release date of 17th September.
As detailed in the earlier ratings board leak, below, this will be the Prince's Edition version of the game with both of its major DLCs included: The Lair of the Lost Lord and The Tale of a Timeless Tome. You'll also get a collection of items, including a "Proper Tidy" ring themed around the game's fairy helper.
Here's a look at all that in action:
Just as the ESRB rating said, Bandai Namco's Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Prince's Edition will come to the Switch. Take a look at the port.
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Tomas Sala's beautiful aerial exploration/shmup title The Falconeer will be winging its way onto Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms this summer, following on from its 2020 release on PC, Xbox, and the Game Pass service.
A version of Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom that includes both expansions is coming to Switch on September 17, Bandai Namco announced today. The role-playing game was previously only playable on PlayStation 4 and PC.
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Kentaro Miura, the creator of significantly influential series Berserk, passed away at age 54, it was recently announced. And soon after the news hit, Final Fantasy XIV players who were fans and influenced by his work took to their own servers to pay tribute.
Players on various servers donned their Dark Knight armor and stood in line as a tribute to Miura's work. Berserk has often been cited as an influence on many fantasy works over the years, from Souls games to characters like Soulcalibur's Siegfried/Nightmare and Cloud Strife's infamous Buster Sword.
FF14 players are making a tribute to Kentaro Miura, author of Berserk by having Dark Knights (job HEAVILY influenced by Guts) standing in line pic.twitter.com/z5CZ6h46LB
— Luluðð (@luulubuu) May 20, 2021
A whole bunch of DRKs gathered in Balmung's Ul'dah in tribute to Miura tonight, I think there's a real intersection between fans of FF and fans of Berserk. pic.twitter.com/k0YgKwBjj4
— Kyrie ãAlexander (Primal) stanã (@uwurianger) May 20, 2021
Blazing Strike, a new fighting game that previously appeared on Kickstarter, will launch on both consoles and the PC in 2022.
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We're getting closer and closer to launch, and to celebrate, we've got a new Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart trailer to enjoy. In the last video, we had explored the different weapons gamers will have in their arsenal. Now, we're exploring the beautiful world that pushes the limits of what this new generation of consoles can do.
Aaron Espinoza, Insomniac Games senior community manager, took to the PlayStation Blog to share a different side to the Rift Apart universe. In the video below, we get a chance to see some of the beautiful worlds this crew will explore, showing off different environments to adventure through and how easily it is to do so thanks to the PlayStation 5's loading times:
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The megacorp who own games companies including Deep Silver, THQ Nordic, Gearbox, and dozens of others have revealed they're still looking to buy so many more. Embracer Group said in a financial report today that they're currently in "more than 20 late-stage talks", having recently raised SEK 7.6 billion (£645m) to fund their ongoing spending spree. No hints yet on who they might be looking at but hell, guess a mid-sized studio or publisher who released a game you liked in the past five years and you'll probably be right.
Free Radical Design has officially reformed
Japanese developer Cygames has announced that it is hard at work on a brand new mystery title codenamed "Project GAMM." The new game is described as a fantasy adventure and will be produced and directed by Kenichiro Takaki, creator of the Senran Kagura franchise.
In a short teaser in Weekly Famitsu, Project GAMM is described as being a multiplayer-focused title set in a steampunky world of magic and machines. Lavish illustrations from veteran industry artist Mogmo spotlight a variety of sullen characters, such as a magical maid. Early screenshots appear to depict Dynasty Warriors-style mass battles, despite Project GAMM's heavy PvP slant. No release date or platforms were confirmed.
Since Kenichiro Takaki moved on from Marvelous — following his frustrations with Sony's censorship of the Senran Kagura series — the producer has been looking for a title to sink his time and talents into. While I'm in no doubt whatsoever that Project GAMM may also prove to be very fanservice heavy, Mogmo's gorgeous early artwork is pretty darn classy. The new title, whatever form it takes, could see Takaki step up a rung on the director's ladder in the eyes of the industry — something of a diversion from the cheesecake titles that are synonymous with his brand.
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Electro girls cross the Sea of Quanta!
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Going on sale on June 1, “Everyone is Awesome” is a 346-piece Lego set meant to celebrate the diversity of Lego fans and the world around them. It features 11 faceless monochrome minifigures arranged in the colors of the LGBTQIA+ rainbow flag. It’s a bit on-the-nose, but I dig it.
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The recent resumption of hostilities between Israeli armed forces and Hamas is taking a terrible toll on the people of Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem; at time of writing, over 200 civilians have died and thousands more are injured. Longstanding destruction of infrastructure, including loss of power and water, makes treating the wounded a challenge and exacerbates this humanitarian crisis.
Help is urgently needed, particularly for Palestinians who make up the overwhelming majority of the casualties. Here we've listed some charities that are helping the most affected people in the region - please consider a donation.
Players are now only required to add copyright marks and put spoiler warnings on event cutscenes.
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If there’s anything more concerning than where we go when we die, it's thinking about how we should live right up to that fateful moment. Going out in a blaze of glory does hold a certain appeal, and as a collection of the spectacularly terrible ways to go, Just Die Already really over achieves. But like your elderly avatar, the fun of this game has a pretty short life left ahead of it before it gets cranky and painful.
Switch RPG fans are getting another grand adventure. The very stylish Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - Prince's Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch on Sept. 17, 2021.
Confirming an ESRB rating picked up on last month, the Prince's Edition will have all the DLC content that's been released for the original 2018 game, with both a digital and physical retail version at $59.99.
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom follows the adventures of Evan Pettywhisker Tildrum, the dethroned ruler of Ding Dong Dell, as he works to build a new kingdom. It also stars Roland, a president from an unnamed Earth nation who is transported into the fantasy realm of Ni No Kuni. It's kind of a wild setup, but the art style and writing is very charming, and the "Higgledies" mechanic was pretty interesting.
It's a pretty solid RPG, if you're looking for something to fill the hours with this summer. And really, it's hard not to be happy about more RPGs on the Switch.
Turtle Rock Studios has just dropped a brand new Back 4 Blood trailer, this time letting interested fans learn a little more about the playable slaying crew in the Left 4 Dead spiritual successor. Meet The Cleaners, eight different personalities that are more than just their zombie-slaying abilities. But we'll also be learning about those too, as well as another look at some of the beasties players will go up against.
There are eight playable characters in Back 4 Blood, including Doc, Walker, Holly, Evangelo, Karlee, Hoffman, Jim, and Mom. Holly became a cleaner after losing her entire family to Devil Worm. Because of her loss, she's also incredibly protective of her fellow Cleaners, a makeshift family of her own creation. She's also a beast with her nail-laden bat called Dottie.
Walker is the oldest of five brothers and sisters, born of a traditional blue-collar family. He used to be an Amry Ranger, so you know he's good in a combat situation. While he may not be the most talkative of the bunch, he does ensure that when he does speak, it's meaningful.
Doc is the lifeblood of Fort Hope. An independent personality, Doc decided to go all-in on her career, shirking any sort of social life. That all changed when she met Mom, however, a kindred spirit, that took her no-nonsense attitude to new heights in the best way possible.
The recent resumption of hostilities between Israeli armed forces and Hamas is taking a terrible toll on the people of Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem; at time of writing, over 200 civilians have died and thousands more are injured. Longstanding destruction of infrastructure, including loss of power and water, makes treating the wounded a challenge and exacerbates this humanitarian crisis.
Help is urgently needed, particularly for Palestinians who make up the overwhelming majority of the casualties. Here we've listed some charities that are helping the most affected people in the region - please consider a donation.
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