Joe Neate, Executive Producer for Sea of Thieves goes over the debut of Forsaken Shores and its gameplay.
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Nintendo Switch News – Week of 8/24/2018
by Jason Parker (Ragachak)
It’s a light week for actual releases on the Nintendo Switch, but hey, it’s Gamescom this week and Pax next week! So you can be sure there are announcements abound. First I do want to warn that this first title is a little on the mature side: Senran Kagura – Reflexions. It’s actually available for pre-order on the Nintendo E-Shop right now in North America for 9.99. The release date is September 13th, 2018. Additional characters will be available as DLC content for the (admittedly) high price of 9.99 a piece. Yumi’s available at launch, then Murasaki, Ryona, and Yomi in the weeks to come. This game is all about reflexology, creating deep relationships and massaging the girls in the “busty brawler” series.
The next bit is that Mega Crit and Humble Bundle announced that the hit Slay the Spire is on the way to the Nintendo Switch in 2019. The Switch version will also have all of the PC content, including content that is not released presently. Whether you want to play with touch controls or with the controller, the portable nature will be delightful, being able to take the roguelike card game anywhere you want. You can also die on the go in the Roguelike 3D shooter EVERSPACE, which is also on the way to the Switch! It’s release, however, will be in 2018 (December 2018), and the Switch’s “Stellar Edition” will contain the base game, expansion, EVERSPACE art book, and a soundtrack with over 60 tracks. Originally released on PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4, ROCKFISH’s first game is blasting onto the Switch in a big way, already selling 600,000+ units before even hitting the Switch.
11 bit studios is also bringing four of their hits to the Switch, several of which I’m very excited for. The one I’m looking forward to the most if I’m being honest is Beat Cop. Beat Cop is a retro pixel game where you play as a cop framed for murder in ’80s New York. Framed for murder, it’s time to find out who set you up (Fall 2018). This War of Mine is a survival game based on real-life events, where you, instead of playing as an elite, badass soldier, you control a group of civilians merely trying to survive in an area torn by war and violence. It’s coming in November, and releasing as the “Complete Edition”. It comes with every expansion and paid DLC released so far as well as content coming in the future. Moonlighter is the story of a shopkeeper who dreams of being a hero. It has action-RPG and rogue-lite elements, where you take care of business, but also your blade. This is something I must have missed out on, and I wholly regret that. It really sounds like it’s up my ally. (Fall 2018). Children of Morta is the last one coming out, and ou hack and slash your way through endless hordes of enemies in this narrative-driven roguelike. Playable in either single player or co-op, experience what it means to be part of a family of heroes as they fight to defend their legacy and each other. (2019)
Little Dragon’s Cafe (8/24/2018): I’m actually drafting a review of this game as we speak. I just need to put the screenshots in and edit it one last time. But Little Dragon’s Cafe is part rhythm game, part cafe/business management simulator. You, your sibling and a group of misfits need to help raise a dragon to save your mom, while also creating a successful cafe. Recipes to find, adventures to go on, cute areas to explore and tasty foods to cook, this game has it all, and it’s 100% worth playing (59.99).
Elite Dangerous – Introducing the Guardian Fighters
Guardian expert Ram Tah has succeeded in combining human and Guardian technology, which has created three new fighters in Elite Dangerous. The fight’s not over yet. Get out there, gather new data and contribute to the production of these fighters.
The Culling: Developer Video Diary 2
Xaviant’s Director of Operations, Josh Van Veld has another update on the development of The Culling: Origins and when players can expect to have it in hand.
Reigns: Game of Thrones – Reveal Trailer
Devolver Digital has the heir to the TV series Game of Thrones and swipe-em-up Reigns. Can you claim the Iron Throne as Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and more?
Call of Duty: WWII – Shadow War DLC 4 Trailer
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? In the Shadow War DLC for Call of Duty: WWII, the final Nazi Zombie chapter comes to life, alongside 3 new maps and a new War Mode mission.
Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid Has Incredible First Week on Kickstarter
Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid is an upcoming board game on Kickstarter, and in a little more than a week they already reached $261,000 of their original goal of $100,000, which is incredible. Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid is a co-op board game for 2-5 players that challenges a team of heroes to save Angel Grove from Rita Repulsa and her army of monsters. They recently added a new Pledge Level and new characters in Alpha 5 and Cyclopsis. There was a lot of feedback about a lack of Kickstarter Exclusives at their base pledge level, and the developers listened. The new option will include all unlocked Kickstarter Exclusive Stretch Goals for $90. Backers at the It’s Morphin Time Power Up won’t receive the two Kickstarter Exclusive expansions that are part of the Go Go Power Rangers! tier, but they will get some great new monsters, masters, and more as we unlock more goals.
Dead by Daylight – First Cut
The next chapter of Dead by Daylight is coming. There’s more coming soon. What awaits in the darkness?
Strange Brigade – Launch Trailer
Strange Brigade goes live on Playstation 4 on August 28th, and a new character, Winston Bey is free when you buy the game (for a limited time). Ancient civilizations await, and a great evil that must be stopped. The Brigade’s job is to defeat evil wherever it lurks.
Warhammer 40k: Inquisitor – Martyr: Console Release Trailer
The first action-RPG in the Warhammer 40,000 franchise is now live on Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Warhammer 40k: Inquisition – Martyr is here.
