Want to know the planned features for the Mountains Biome in Minecraft? They have you covered in this teaser. On September 28th, players can vote for their preferred biome during MINECON.
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Dragon Ball FighterZ – Gogeta (SSGSS) Launch Trailer
Dragon Ball FighterZ brings one of the most powerful warriors in all of existence to the game with Gogeta (SSGSS) on September 26th, 2019. Combining the might of a pair of Super Saiyan Gods, Goku and Vegeta, the results are star-breaking. Owners of the current fighter pass will be able to unlock him, but he can also be purchased separately.
Ragachak’s Favorite Horror-themed Games
I by Jason Parker (Ragachak)
You might not approve of this list, but it’s mine, so we’re doing it my way, and that’s just the way it’s gonna be. I’m personally not big on horror games; I think they’re bland, tired, and tedious. They don’t scare me, and “OMG JUMPSCARE” is just obnoxious. So, I wanted to consider some potential horror titles that maybe you have (or have not) considered to be in the horror genre, and why I enjoy them. Some of these may be a little obvious, some might not. But that’s why it’s my list! This list will also not feature a game I don’t play or do not enjoy, because what’s the fun in that? Maybe I’ll do a separate list of my least-favorite horror-style games, so I can get that salt boiling in other people.
Castlevania (NES): Let’s start with something traditional: Castlevania. Originally I picked SOTN, but I talk about how great that game is enough. So let’s start where it all began for us in America, with Castlevania. It’s a tribute to the Hammer Horror films in such a tremendous way. Frankenstein, Dracula, Zombies, Huge Bats, skeletons, you name it. Not only is it brutally difficult and punishing, but you don’t have allies to call on like it Castlevania 3, or major power-ups like in Castlevania 2. It’s a true testament to gritty, dark, traditional horror. It has a soundtrack that you just can’t beat, but it is littered with just as many flaws. Falling/failing to climb stairs will lead you to your doom, and the Clocktower is always such fantastic goddamn bullshit. Just typing “Clocktower” made me angry. But if you want horror, you go with Castlevania.
Resident Evil 4 (Various Platforms): On a personal level, I don’t really play the Resident Evil games. Not out of any malice, I just enjoy watching other people play them more. But the one I put the most time into was certainly Resident Evil 4. It had a nice variety of areas to travel through. All of them were foreboding, and it was a great tribute to the “Zombie Survival” trope. In most Zombie films, all of the heroes/survivors die, but that’s not going down in RE4. It combines the traditional overrun of Zombies with the RE storytelling, and of course, awesome villains. It had replayability and had a creepy factor that wasn’t matched until the Resident Evil remakes of the last couple of years. Had it come out with today’s technology, many pairs of pants would be wet by gamers around the world.
Bloodborne (PS4): This is the one I probably know the least about on this list. I’ve watched a lot of people play it, and have only dipped my toes into the waters of Bloodborne. I’m not all that fond of the Souls gameplay; it’s just not for me, and that’s fine. But I love the setting for Bloodborne. The visual style of the game is unrivaled and broken, dilapidated areas you explore are just so goddamn spooky. Everything feels so hopeless and empty, with virtually no living thing on your side. Everything looks horrific, brutal, and it all seems to hate you, no matter what. So what choice do you have but to kill, kill, and kill some more to get to some measure of safety? Bloodborne is a game that I’d like to spend more time with. It’s more of the “No hope, no shelter” horror. There isn’t much in the way of light or hope, but you have to make your way to the end. That’s just the way I view it, anyway.
Persona 4 (Playstation Vita): I played Persona 4: The Golden, not the original, so that’s why I listed the Vita. You can keep your Persona 5, I don’t care how much better you think it is than every other Persona game. I haven’t finished 5 yet, so I can’t say one way or another. But the “whodunit” horror genre is one I think is pretty damn neat. People are being brutally murdered, and no punches were pulled in the story of Persona 4. I was angry beyond belief when I finally got to the end and found the murderer. It is a rare moment in time where a game made me feel genuine, blinding hatred for a person that isn’t even real, because of what they did and why. There are plenty of Red Herrings and distractions all the way up until the very end of Persona 4. It, to me, is a must-play if you’re into horror games, or being repulsed by the evil of man.
Metroid (NES): I wanted to use Super Metroid but that’s another one I talk about too much, potentially. But while Super Metroid is definitely a horror game, it’s got nothing on its predecessor. Metroid, whether by design or by technical limitations is true horror fare, inspired perhaps by Alien. You have no map, no idea where to go, and no hope. You don’t know where the bosses are, or any of the powerups, without consulting a guide. You constantly backtrack, and death is a major penalty. It takes forever to grind your health and missiles. The game doesn’t even start you at full health! Your cap before Energy Tanks is 99, but you start with 30! You are alone on a planet full of creatures that hate you simply for existing. Think about that. On an entire freakin’ planet, you are the only human life. You have no allies, no friends. You can only wield one powerful gun at a time, and you have to seek them out. Metroid inspired a whole genre of games, and changed how we look at exploring video games just in general. To me, Metroid is the undisputed King (or Queen, I should say) of the video game horror genre.
What about you? What are your favorite horror games?
Reventure Coming to Nintendo Switch in October
Reventure is a title announced for the Nintendo Switch, coming on October 8th, 2019 as a pixel art 2D nonlinear puzzler/platformer. With 100 different endings, there is plenty of replayability, and was released on Steam back in June 2019.
MageQuit Reveals October 2019 Release Date
MageQuit by Bowlcut Studios announced their game will be leaving Early Access and heading into official launch on PC and Xbox One on October 9th, 2019. Pre-orders will be available on the Microsoft Store on October 2nd, as well. MageQuit also stated there will be a revamped UI and a new set of spells to use, focused on the power of nature.
For those who prefer to watch, there is the Spectate Mode, and six new music tracks from Fat Bard to keep your ears entertained while focusing on the intense matches. A new Tutorial mode will be playable for those who want to sharpen their skills as well.
MageQuit pits up to ten mages in two- or three-team online or local multiplayer matches, or an every-mage-for-themselves beards-to-the-wall free-for-brawl. Wanna-be wizards must out-cast and outwit their opponents all while defending against the terrors of the ever-changing deadly battlefield environments. Beards grow longer with each kill, and wizards who have managed to grow the longest and most luxurious beard after nine rounds win the match.
Space Robinson Reveals October Launch Date
Space Robinson revealed that it will go live on Steam on October 7th, courtesy of Alawar Premium and Luxorix Games. The demo is already available for players to try out. An ordinary engineer is sent to Colony 21 to performance maintenance, but while the place is not as friendly as it seems. You will have to face countless foes, survive a harsh wilderness, collect resources, and build protective turrets to survive.
Six Ages to Hit PC in October 2019
Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind, the successor to King of Dragons Pass has an official release date for PC (Steam and GOG): October 17th, 2019! The land of Glorantha (of RuneQuest and HeroQuest fame) awaits, where a game of storybook strategy takes place. Hundreds of decisions will build an epic, multi-generational tale of survival. Six Ages will combine interactive fiction and turn-based strategy when it goes live in October, from Kitfox Games.
Tropico 6 – Dev Featurette 2
Tropico 6 has a new featurette today, that goes into detail on the life of an average Tropican. They discuss their loves, fears, and day-to-day activities. Don’t miss it!
Warhammer Vermintide 2 Adds New Twitch Integration Features
Warhammer Vermintide 2‘s Twitch Integration was updated today, with some incredible options. They have added several more options for viewers to vote on, and the viewers will vote on what happens next, and the streamer will have to endure whatever challenges their bloodthirsty audience comes up with.
“The Twitch integration has been a tremendous success ever since the release of Vermintide 2.” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “Now we have added more options for the viewers to vote on. We have also made it easier to customize the experience for the streamer.”
Endling – Extinction is Forever Announced
Endling – Extinction is Forever was announced yesterday as a title slated to arrive in 2021, where players will safely guide a fox mother. Last of her kind, she will take her three vulnerable cubs through the dystopian future of an exploited Earth. There’s barely enough room to survive, and she will seek out the last safe haven while avoiding hunters, and finding food for her family.
The pups will level as the game goes on, and pick up helpful skills and grow in strength. The stakes of protecting them from permadeath are serious, and it’s up to you to give them a glimmer of hope. It will launch on PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch, by Herobeat studios.
“We are truly and deeply worried about climate change and natural disasters caused by humans. This game aims to help raise awareness about real environmental issues.”







