More details about this upcoming post-Civil War Louisiana map for Hunt: Showdown will be revealed at TwitchCon, from October 26-28th. But enjoy this teaser for the upcoming map!
Yearly Archives: 2018
Conan Exiles: The Savage Frontier and Update 34
The Savage Frontier pack is here for Conan Exiles, and with it is time to build a fortress and repel the Pict raiders on the frontier of Aquilonia. Alongside this is Update 34, which brings a new pet system, a new dungeon which unlocks the Jhebbal Sag religion, new dual-wielding attacks and more!
LEFT ALIVE – Release Date Announcement
The struggle for survival in LEFT ALIVE is not to be missed out on. Want to know when this sci-fi/high tech title comes out from Square Enix? This video has what you need.
Dark and Light’s World Size Doubles with ‘Shard of Faith’ Expansion
The first expansion for Dark and Light, the fantasy survival RPG from Snail Games is available today on Steam. Set in The Dark Plane above Archos, a massive new map awaits adventurers. This expansion is free of charge for existing Dark and Light owners, and newcomers can join the fight for a special limited time sale price of 14.99. As an expedition force marches towards Ganareth’s Shard, players are invited to take up arms against the darkness and save Gaia and her satellite from the encroaching corruption and abyss. An incredibly powerful foe awaits, and it’s up to you to quell the legions of the damned and bring balance back to the world.
“Being in Steam Early Access has always been about realizing the full vision for Dark and Light’s rich, fantasy world through trying different ways to optimize the core experience and introduction of magical and challenging new content,” said Ian Shen, Executive Producer, Snail Games. “Shard of Faith, is a definitive chapter in our game, and development story, as it expands the lore and it brings us a big step closer to Dark and Light being ready for full release with improvements that will roll out ultimately across the full play experience. We appreciate all the players who are on this journey with us and we’re unlocking this content free of charge as a big thank you for their ongoing investment and belief in the game.”
Features of Shard of Faith:
Traverse the Dark Plane
Dark and Light: Shard of Faith unlocks a massive, brand new map area, to double the gaming world’s size. Adventurers are welcomed to Ganareth, featuring five exciting new environments for players to explore: Red Forest, Acrid Swamp, Howling Sands, Anyltheas’ Depths, and Broken Spine.
Ancient Knowledge
To aid victory, adventurers have been invited to learn from the ancient races of Gaia. Visit the villages and temples of the Satyr, Saurianians, Gorgons, and Necromancers to master Knowledge long-held secret. Gain the trust of these races and they may even grant you the skill of Incarnation, an ancient rite that allows adventurers the ability to incarnate as legendary heroes of the past.
New Enemies and Weaponry
Players will encounter all new creatures and epic bosses within The Dark Plane who can only be defeated with stronger Artifact weapons as well as new spells and items to support adventurers in their quest.
Improvements to Dark and Light
Shards of Faith will bring new performance and optimization fixes to the world of Dark and Light such as an improved questing system, faster load times, and less taxing GPU and memory usage.
My Memory of Us Launches Today on PS4/Steam
IMGN released My Memory of Us today, which was developed by Juggler Games. It’s available on PS4 and Steam today, and the Xbox One version releases tomorrow. Narrated by the legendary actor, Sir Patrick Stewart, My Memory of Us is a puzzle-based side-scrolling story of hope and heroism in the face of absolute terror and uncertainty. Created as an ode to the developer’s grandparents and the millions of others who faced occupation during World War II, My Memory of Us begins in The City – a place inspired by pre-Second World War Warsaw, where a young boy and girl from two different worlds come together to be kids, free to play and enjoy life. War breaks out and the children, faced with forced separation, work together to find ways to stay together and survive the threat of the evil occupation.
Features of My Memory of Us:
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A moving story about friendship and love in dangerous times
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Beautiful, sketch-like graphics inspired by naïve art
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Pair mechanics: take control of two separate characters with different skills and abilities, or control them as a pair
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A grotesque tale mixed with bittersweet humor
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The events shown in the game are based on actual stories from the war
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A dialogue system built around the language of symbolic pictures
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Various logical puzzles in 2.5D
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A story that offers deeper meaning, set in historical realities
The C64 Mini Is Now Available in America
The C64 Mini is here, and it’s time to party like it’s 1982! A 50% scale replica of the world’s bestselling home computer, launched in 1982 is here, loaded with 64 classic titles and THE64 Joystick. Designed with fans of the original console in mind, THE64 MINI brings some of the best games of the era to life again. Jumpman, Winter Games, Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe, Summer Games II, Uridium and more are playable. It’s available in the United States at Gamestop, Wal Mart, Amazon and Costco for 79.99, and BestBuy, London Drugs, EB Games and Costco for 99.99 in Canada.
“THEC64® Mini is a complete revival of one of the most influential computer and gaming systems, and we are eager to see parents reminisce about their childhood as they share the experience with their kids this holiday season,” said Paul Andrews, Retro Games’ Managing Director. “We brought back a mini version of the classic C64 computer as we think gamers of all ages are going to want this reimagined piece of video game and tech history.”
Features of THEC64 MINI:
- Pre-loaded with all the Retro Faves: THEC64® Mini comes with 64 classic titles already installed, including: California Games, Winter Games, Impossible Mission II, Boulder Dash, Jumpman, Pitstop II, Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe, Street Sports Baseball, Summer Games II, Temple of Apshai Trilogy, Uridium and more.
- USB Ports: The unit comes equipped with two USB ports – perfect for adding an extra joystick for multiplayer games or plugging in a keyboard to create your own programming masterpieces.
- Customized Visuals: The unit features high definition output at 720p and 60Hz via HDMI, 4:3 ratio, US/Europe display mode options, and a CRT filter for that classic look.
- Back to the Basics: Plug in a USB keyboard and use as a fully functional home computer withC64 BASIC.
- Don’t Forget to Save: For the first time, THEC64® Mini allows you to easily save your progress in games.
- Always Optimized: THEC64® Mini supports software updates via USB flash drive so players have continued access to improved and enhanced programming.
KOEI Tecmo October Preview Event
by Andrew Skelton (Outfoxed)
KOEI Tecmo publishes several popular and beloved series. This winter, they’re set to release several titles, so they put on a show in San Francisco to show off some of their upcoming games. On display were three titles from Gust, Team NINJA, and Omega Force: Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists, Dead or Alive 6, and Warriors Orochi 4, respectively. In addition to getting some up-close time with some of the people behind these games, I also had a chance to get some hands on time with all three.

The first game I played was Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists. This latest entry in the long running Atelier series developed by Gust possesses a lot of the same charm people have come to expect. However, as a long time player of the series myself, it was quite a surprise to find the game takes a completely different direction: city building. Alchemists are still very important to the story, but the main character, Nelke, is the daughter of aristocracy chosen to be the administrator of a small town. She’s definitely no alchemist despite her best efforts, so gameplay revolves more around her managing the town while working on her pet project of finding one of the legendary relics said to be nearby.
As usual, the characters are colorful, cute, and the atmosphere is bright and warm. Exploration and combat also work much differently this time around, which some people might find to be a bit jarring. Instead of wandering fields manually, your party walks to their destination, finding items and encountering monsters along the way. Reach the end before time runs out and you’ve a chance at treasures. Combat revolves around the use of basic attacks charging a special gauge which you can then use to power special attacks and more. Personally, I think it works for the game.

Next up with Dead or Alive 6 by Team NINJA. This was a different build than has been previously shown at E3, and expanded a bit more on the TGS demo. While not every character has been implemented yet, the roster is still shaping up nicely. Like previous DOA titles, DOA6 focuses on more realistic fighting — ignoring the teleporting some characters do in their attacks — and flowing combos. It may not be as flashy as some of the other games in the fighting game genre, but it makes up for it in style, substance, and skill.
New to the series is the Break Gauge. Likened by some to a super gauge some games have, this allows characters to unleash some powerful attacks against their opponents. Also included in the game is Fatal Rush, a combination attack that players can utilize to their advantage by stringing together up to four strong attacks (though the option exists to utilize less) that promises to be absolutely punishing if it connects. From everything I played, the mechanics are solid, the game looks amazing, and it’s definitely a title that will appeal to vets and newcomers alike.

Finally, I sat down with Warriors Orochi 4, developed by Omega Force. For those who may not know, the Warriors Orochi series combines the characters of both Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors in a fantasy realm where they fight each other and team up against mythical foes. This time around, the cast squares off against the Olympians — Zeus, Athena, Ares, and Perseus. The appearance of strange bracelets triggers a merging of a world long thought vanished, and the cast struggle to collect them for some unknown purpose.
The game uses the combined elements of Dynasty Warriors 8 XL and Samurai Warriors 4-2 and expands on Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate to great effect. The characters from either game feel distinct and unique enough from each other, thankfully. There’s also the addition of the Sacred Treasures system, which gives every character in the game (all 170 of them) additional moves to add to the already robust combo system. Each treasure possesses the same basic and charged magic attacks, but every single character has a unique magic attack with their treasure. It’s a flashy, showy, fun game to play, and I’ve long loved the Orochi series because of it.
Overall, it was a very impressive showing from KOEI Tecmo once more, showcasing games that will appeal to a wide audience. Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists will charm anyone looking for a light-hearted RPG experience, and fans of the series get to experience an entirely different style of gameplay. Dead or Alive 6 provides a solid platform for new players to enter the fighting game world, while leaving its fans plenty to be excited for with their favorite characters. Warriors Orochi 4 promises countless hours of hack-and-slash gameplay while adding enough new features in the Sacred Treasures system to feel fresh and fun. All three games will be releasing within the next few months, so be on the look out soon.
Space Hulk Tactics Shows Off Endless Battle and the Doom of a World
Space Hulk: Tactics is a faithful adaptation of the classic Space Hulk Warhammer 40,000 universe boardgame, bringing a unique twist to the cult classic. The release of the title is coming in just a few days (October 9th, 2018) to the Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC, and the desperate battle between man and alien will begin. On the side of humanity stand the Space Marine Terminators, genetically modified super soldiers clad in heavy armor and equipped with extraordinary firepower that turns them into deadly, walking tanks. Opposing them are the Genestealers, insidious inhabitants of the floating amalgamations of smashed-together starships called space hulks, hiding inside every pipe and duct, prepared to rend anything that comes close to pieces with glistening claws.
Space Hulk: Tactics uses a new card system that gives players a great deal of control over their forces, while each faction has their own non-linear, narrative-driven story to tell a horrific new story in the Warhammer universe. A full customization system is available across four Space Marine chapters and four Genestealer Hive Fleets, letting you design your force down to the last shoulder plate or weapon hilt. A robust mission editor, inspired by the clip-together nature of building scenarios in the board game, means you can design, share, and play your own maps quickly and easily. Those who pre-order Space Hulk: Tactics on Steam receive special bonuses, such as a 10% discount, immediate beta access, and a unique second founding color scheme for your Terminators.
Dead or Alive 6 Adds Muscle with an Electrified Ring
Three new characters were announced today for Dead or Alive 6, by Koei Tecmo. Bass, Tina, and Mila are ready to step between the ropes of the world of professional wrestling, and those ropes are electric. Bass is known as “The King of the Ring” and is a seasoned, well-known professional wrestler with a host of throwing techniques. He’s also the doting father of “The Superstar of a Thousand Dreams”, Tina. She has a similar moveset to her father, but has a violent new slam attack added to her kit, but she’s not the only new female fighter. Joining her is “The Hot-Blooded Champ”, Mila is also coming to Dead or Alive 6. Her ground-and-pound game has earned her many titles, and is hoping to ultimately take down her rival, Bass.
All three characters are instrumental to DEAD OR ALIVE 6’s new wrestling stage “THE MUSCLE.” As an introduction to their new fighting ring, the father-daughter duo of Bass and Tina gather reporters inside an arena to unveil their new professional wrestling organization, also known as The Muscle. Inside the arena stage, not only will the action be fast and fierce, but the ring ropes surge with electrical current while the steel pillars surrounding the squared-circle bellow fire at warry brawlers.
Capcom Announces Film Adaptation of ‘Monster Hunter’ Series
“After living and breathing in the universe of Monster Hunter for 14 years we are thrilled with enormous anticipation to see our creations adapted for a theatrical release,” said Monster Hunter Series Producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto “Monster Hunter’s fan base has exploded over the past year with the runaway success of the game Monster Hunter: World™. It is our hope long-time fans and new alike will join us on this exciting exploration of the Monster Hunter universe.
The project, tentatively dubbed “MONSTER HUNTER”, is being produced by Paul W.S. Anderson and Jeremy Bolt from Impact Pictures, alongside Robert Kulzer and Martin Moszkowicz from Constantin Film. Dennis Berardi, Head of VFX for the film, also acts as producer. The screenplay to MONSTER HUNTER was written by Paul W.S. Anderson, who also directs the film. Principal Photography will start in October, in South Africa and Namibia. Constantin Film will release the movie inGerman-German-Speaking Territories, Tencent Pictures in China and Toho Film in Japan. Sony’s Screen Gems will release the film in the U.S. with the studio’s Sony Pictures Releasing International handling distribution in the rest of the world.
