The creator of a character called “Cade Janus”, developed as part of a film pitch, is taking Activision, Infinity Ward and Major League Gaming to court, accusing them of going behind his back and stealing the character for use in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
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Raffles and gift give-aways aren’t uncommon at company parties, but the company behind Genshin Impact went a step further, randomly awarding hard-to-get graphics cards and PS5s to employees as thanks for helping make one of last year’s hottest new free-to-play gacha games.
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The multiplayer side of Mass Effect 3 was unexpectedly fun in a hundreds-of-hours sort of way – the people who dug it genuinely loved it – but it won't be a part of this year's Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. While the three-game remaster bundle has a lot going for it, multiplayer feels like a major omission.
Speaking to Game Informer, project director Mac Walters said that the decision came down to time and resources; getting the main Mass Effect campaigns and story DLC up to speed took precedence.
"I feel strongly that we've chosen the things that are what the majority of our fans were most passionate about," he told the publication. "On the topic of multiplayer, it was just really hard. Getting all of the online systems working and functionality would have been another large chunk to do but at the same time, there are a lot of other logistics involved. The economy is built completely differently. Then questions came up like, 'Do we support it post-launch? What about people who are still playing multiplayer today? Do we try to find a way to somehow do crossplay between the PS3 and PS4?'"
In an interview with The Verge, Walters said that "at least at one point in time, everything was on the table." The lack of multiplayer let BioWare "focus on those single-player moments," and in the case of Mass Effect 3's Galactic Readiness, which had hooks in multiplayer, things are being rebalanced.
I'm sure fans will delve into the minutia and pick apart Mass Effect: Legendary Edition in due time post-release, but at least for now, there's one other notable absence: the combat-heavy Pinnacle Station DLC.
Welcome to KOF XV, Iori Yagami! The latest trailer focuses on the “Flame of the End.”
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For this pair of custom sneakers, which he stitched up using his own leather, Kenneth Cole decided on two things. First, he was going to make a pair of Dunks, and second, he was going to make them Yoshi Dunks.
Because the movie business is in a state of absolute chaos right now, the Dune reboot, which was supposed to be the big holiday movie of 2020, is now going to be the big holiday movie of 2021 instead. Just don’t tell this accompanying board game, which went ahead and released in December 2020 anyway.
Today SNK released another official trailer and a new batch of screenshots of The King of Fighters XV.
The new assets focus on one of the playable characters of the upcoming fighting game, and it’s one of the most well-known heroes of the franchise, Iori Yagami.
At the moment, it still isn’t known which team he’ll be part of (or if he’ll have his own again), but you can enjoy the assets showing him in action below.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition finally has a confirmed release date for this May, and BioWare has been sharing more information about the game, along with some major changes we can expect in the remaster. Speaking with Game Informer, BioWare touched upon one of the most iconic gameplay moments from the first Mass Effect: the hilariously long load times that players have to sit through whenever they enter the elevator in the Citadel.
During these sequences, players would be able to enjoy some light banter between squadmates, as well as soundbites from the news and media reports in the elevator. These definitely helped to alleviate the long loading times, though there were still periods of awkward silences that you’d have to sit through while waiting for the game to finish loading.
With Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, the loading times have been cut short pretty significantly, but you’ll be glad to know that all of those voice lines and banter are still in the game; they’ve just been triggered to start faster when you’re in the elevator.
In addition to that, once the game finishes loading, you’ll be able to push a button to progress and skip the dialogue, or wait till your squadmates are done talking. BioWare also mentioned that the loading times on PC will vary based on your setup, but players can expect around 14 seconds of waiting with the new remaster.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s first season is almost over, but before it ends Treyarch has one last big content drop for fans of the game.
The Feb. 4 patch comes with a slew of additions and adjustments to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War as well as more substantial changes: a new multiplayer map, a new mode, and a new zombie experience with Firebase Z.
Following the main content drop, Feb 5 will kick off a double exp weekend for Black Ops and the other main Call of Duty titles. Also on the fifth, the main quest for new zombie map Firebase Z will become available for players to complete.
Koei Tecmo and Gust had a big task ahead of them with Atelier Ryza 2, as the game signifies the first time a protagonist has ever received a direct sequel amidst the franchise’s 23 year existence. Anyone who has played the series long enough knows that if any character deserves to get more time in the spotlight, it is the infectiously peppy alchemist, Ryza.
Atelier Ryza 2 takes place three years after the events of the 2019 release, as Ryza and friends set off on a much larger adventure this time around. Compared to its predecessor, this new setting is huge, full to the brim with exciting places to explore, ranging from sprawling cityscapes to ancient ruins.
Exploring these large landscapes is surprisingly cathartic, as it is easy to find yourself lost in battle or exploration throughout the many idyllic areas that make up the game. The best part about the setting is that there is always something to do.
Whether it is hunting for treasure or resources, grinding monsters to level up, or solving the numerous puzzles spread throughout the ruins, it’s hard to find yourself without something to progress toward in Atelier Ryza 2.
In general, the way progression is handled in this sequel is a step up from the original, especially in regards to leveling and combat. You’ll still use the same timed turn-based system as before, but the way AP (Action Points) is used changes drastically.
Nioh and Nioh 2 will soon debut on PS5 (and Nioh 2 on PC) with their remastered versions and complete edition, and Koei Tecmo is celebrating.
We get to see a launch trailer and several new screenshots, on top of the key art for both games.
We also take a look at the bonus armor released in Nioh 2 to celebrate the launch.
You can check them all out below.
Today D3 Publisher released a gameplay trailer focusing on one of the characters of its upcoming JRPG Maglam Lord.
The trailer showcases the hero Daris, who is one of the characters who can serve as soulmates for the Demon Lord (the protagonist of the game).
We get to see his gameplay, and the dating situation in which he will interact with the player to deepen the relationship.
Maglam Lord is developed by Summon Night 5 studio Felistella, while the scenario and the world view are by Summon Night series writer Kei Miyakozuki.
The character design and illustration are by lack, who is known for having worked on Fate/Grand Order (for instance, the art for Izou Okada).
The soundtrack is by Puresound, which worked on the Summon Night and Metal Max series.
The main theme is by Chiaki Fujita of Sing Like Talking, who previously worked on the theme of Summon Night 2.
Following the reveal on Weekly Famitsu, Nippon Ichi Software officially shared the first trailer and screenshots of its upcoming game Tantei Bokumetsu.
The title “Tantei Bokumetsu” means “Detective Extermination” and it’ll be released in Japan on May 27 for PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Of course, no English release has been shared for the moment by western arm NIS America.
The game follows the adventures of 14 detectives that call themselves the “Detective Alliance” hunting a ruthless serial killer.
Each detective has their own special skills and their name is defined by their personality. For instance, the hero is a Rank 100 newcomer named “Incompetent Detective.”
They’re gathered in an island and they need to find out and confront the serial killer hidden among them before they are killed themselves. Many have already been killed at the beginning of the game.
As mentioned above, detectives are ranked from 1 to 100 to avoid conflicts of opinion. When there is one, the opinion of the higher-ranked detective prevails.
In the “Adventure Part” the story progresses in visual novel-like fashion depending on the player’s choices.
In the “Investigation Simulation Part” the player can move the detectives like Chess pieces on an isometric board. They have to find out clue and avoid traps set by the killer.
Each detective moves freely on the map, but they all have different stats, and it’s important to use the right detective and the ability to “Intervene” at the right moment to investigate different situations.
You can check out the trailer and images below.
Few things are more important to a 3D action platformer than having movement that’s both fun and responsive, and Blue Fire takes that fact to heart. Its assortment of agile abilities not only look great in action, but also offer the kind of precise control needed to overcome its demanding enemies and obstacles alike. While there’s a bit too much reliance on retreading familiar ground by the end, its array of treacherous yet addicting challenge rooms had me happily running, jumping, and dashing through them again and again.
At first glance, Blue Fire bears resemblance to what Hollow Knight might be reimagined in a 3D space. It’s got plenty of familiar ideas: quickly dashing between platforms in an all-but-abandoned kingdom full of dark monsters, piecing together your mysterious tiny warrior’s purpose in the world, and striking at foes while bouncing off their head with repeated aerial slashes. The few scattered survivors that aren’t trying to kill you will often have small tasks to undertake instead – quests that are actually tracked in your log, which is something I’ve always wished for in games with sprawling worlds like this one. You can even find and equip Spirits (Blue Fire’s take on Hollow Knight’s Charms) to modify and enhance your abilities to a near-ridiculous degree.
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Today Koei Tecmo released the first trailer of the Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack, which will bring back three classic Atelier games released in a bundle.
The package announced two days ago, will include Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book, and Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings, which form the Mysterious trilogy.
It’ll be released on April 22 for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
You can check out the trailer below.
If you’re unfamiliar with the games, you can check out an official description for each.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book
“17th in the Atelier series.
The budding alchemist Sophie of Kirchen Bell meets the Mysterious Book, Plachta, and embarks on a wonderful adventure of fulfilling dreams.”
Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey
Today Konami announced its financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2021, related to the period ending Dec. 31, 2020.
As you can see in the tables below, Konami’s Digital Entertainment business (which includes games) performed very strongly with +33.1% higher revenue and +79.4% higher profit year-on-year.
The rest of Konami’s businesses underperformed due to the closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a matter of fact, the Digital Entertainment business was the only one showing year-on-year growth.
Yet, the growth in the Digital Entertainment business still drove record high profits for the company for the first nine month of a fiscal year.
After decades of vampires hogging all the spotlight in the World of Darkness, I've been drooling over the prospect of a good Werewolf: The Apocalypse game to showcase my favorite side of that fantastic universe… but it might be a couple decades more at this rate, because Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood is an unambitious swing at video game-ifying the beloved tabletop roleplaying game of fangs and fury that originally got me into that hobby. If it can’t make transforming into a massive beast and ripping your enemies limb from limb fun, what are we even doing here?
"You can't stand in the way of progress" is a favored motto of your resident capitalist, and no company knows that better than Endron, the energy corporation currently sucking the life force directly out of our dying planet. But this ecological matter goes far beyond your average Wall St. executive's portfolio. The greed, recklessness, and inconsideration of this particular conglomerate's schemes are far more frightening, going beyond the bottom line.
Endron is one of the many humanistic fronts for The Wyrm, a terrifying spiritual entity that greedily drains civilizations of their very life force, leaving behind inhospitable husks, destroyed wilderness, and millions of broken lives. While the snake suits and shark smiles of its executives are avaricious enough, at its heart The Wyrm is a more ancient and primeval force, one that has currently focused its endless thirst on the greenery of Washington State woodland Tarker's Mill.
Hope is not lost, however, as Tarker's Mill is home to a pack of equally ancient, but far more noble Garou: men and women born of man, wolf, and spirit. The Warriors of Gaia. The werewolves. While the outside world merely sees another case of Endron's inhumanity visited upon Mother Earth, the Garou are more attuned to The Wyrm's machinations, vowing to stop the evil spirit from destroying their homeland, their people, and the planet itself.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season One Reloaded update is out now.
The update, which weighs in at 12.795GB on PlayStation 5, adds a new Vietnam-set Zombies map as well as a new 6v6 multiplayer map.
Of note: the Easter egg hunt for the new Zombies map, dubbed Firebase Z, doesn't go live until 5pm UK time on Friday, 5th February, to give everyone around the world a chance to start on an equal footing.
Every mission always seems to end in the same way.
I creep in, stealth-style, and take cover behind the outrageously convenient waist-high panelled fence. A quick burst of Penumbra Vision - just another name for that oh-so-common video game mechanic that lets you see through walls and solid objects - shows me there's five - no, wait, eight! - enemies between the exit and I.
For a couple of minutes, I sweep around the perimeter, executing a couple of stealthy takedowns, until someone, somehow, spots me from the other side of the room, tickling not only his spider-sense but that of every other soldier in here with me, too. Some big dude with an unfeasibly enormous gun stomps over to where I'm hiding, smashes down the fence I was crouched behind, and what do you know, it's fight time.
400 million books in Japan alone, with 80 million more from the rest of the world!
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Does someone sound different in Genshin Impact after the update? The English Barbara voice lines changed.
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Square Enix has published Japanese-language guidelines for derivative fan creations. These guidelines cover Nier Replicant, Nier Gestalt, Nier: Automata, Nier Re[in]carnation, and Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139... In short, all the Nier games!
Meet the Violin Samurai. The YouTuber dresses up as iconic characters in ramshackle costumes and then plays video game music. If only he could see half the time!
A writer from North Carolina is taking Activision Blizzard, Infinity Ward and Major League Gaming Corp. to court over alleged copyright infringement.
The suit has been filed by Clayton Haugen, described as a photographer, videographer and writer, who claims his character of "Cade Janus" was copied by Activision to create Call of Duty operator Mara. According to the lawsuit, Haugen created Cade Janus as the central character for a short story called November Renaissance he hoped would be made into a film (thanks, TorrentFreak).
Back in 2017, Haugen hired streamer Alex Zedra to portray the character in several photographs, which were shared on social media and sent to film studios, but Haugen claims these photographs were used by Activision as a guide for the creation of Mara. Haugen also says Activision actually hired Zedra to scan her likeness for the game. The lawsuit claims Activision hired the same makeup artist to reproduce the look down to the "same hair extension", and requested that Zedra ask Haugen for the same clothing worn in the original photoshoot.
Puyo Puyo Tetris will get a further round of additions today in a new update.
Four new characters (Serilly, Rafisol, Strange Klug and Yu & Rei) will be included, alongisde three new songs and colour blind settings.
Multiplayer also gets some new challenge rules to play around with, including Endless Fever, Endless Puyo, Tiny Puyo, Sprint, Marathon and Ultra. Here's a look at the update in action:
The aspiring hero-to-be is the focus of Maglam Lord's first character trailer.
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Sesshomaru will finally appear in an episode of Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon.
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The Slime teapot is available for purchase in Japan's Charadepa store until mid-February 2021.
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Bravely Default II will also feature several new systems players will need to keep in mind when facing foes.
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