Gears of War’s team showed off the jump-in/jump-out technology for Gears 5 Versus’ experience in Arcade mode. It will feature Heroes with a variety of playstyles as well. Get a peek at it in today’s video!
Yearly Archives: 2019
Tales of Crestoria – Anime Expo 2019 Special Skit
During Anime Expo 2019, Bandai Namco released a special skit from about the upcoming Tales of Crestoria, starring Kanata and Misella.
League of Angels 3 Officially Launches
R2 Games officially launched League of Angels III last week, which is GTarcade’s latest title in the League of Angels series. League of Angels III is an idle-RPG, where you can simply leave the game on auto-mode, and it will progress and power up your characters. Though on occasion you do have to click on things in order to progress, most of it simply runs in the background for you. Both male and female characters in League of Angels are highly sexualized, and while most of the game is idle/AFK, you do pick your party, which has players picking healers, tanks and dps in a style that fits them. There are plenty of progression modes and methods in League of Angels III, so there will never be a lack of things to see and do. More info can be found here.
Dragon Awaken Officially Launches from R2Games
R2Games is proud to release a new 3D turn-based Strategy RPG, Dragon Awaken. This semi-turn based game will feature PVP, SIM, and SLG features, and is available on the official Dragon Awaken website, as well as Facebook. In addition, the publisher plans on hosting several launch events with a wealth of in-game rewards to give to their audience.
The goal behind these is to give new players a start ingo their new world. The Carnival is divided into 8 parts and 7 days of competitions and rewards. Each has its own quests, dungeons, and missions. Dragon Awaken also offers a flexible class system, and there are no “fixed” classes in the game. Players can freely choose and change their specialties using the skill trees. With this in mind, Duelist, Cleric, Paladin and Mystic can be used whenever they want.
Carnival Day Focus:
Day 1: Mount BR
Day 2: Hero BR
Day 3: Wings BR
Day 4: Dragon BR
Day 5: Character BR
Day 6: Relic BR
Day 7: Total BR
TERA – Fists of Velika Console Giveaway
We’ve partnered with En Masse Entertainment to hold a giveaway for TERA‘s latest update, “Fists of Velika” on console.
This code is for Console Only. It contains:
- Prime Battle Solution x5
- Goddess’ Blessing x5
- Lamb Bulgogi x5
- Strong Bravery Potion x5
- Divine Infusion x5
- Rare Nocternium Elixir x5
Redemption Instructions:
- Log in to your En Masse Account (or create one for free) at this link.
- Click “Enter Code” button on the right side of your account overview page.
- Enter and submit the code.
- Items will be available in-game.
Further details can be found here.
Everreach: Project Eden Announced for Console and PC
Everreach: Project Eden has been in development for three years, and Headup is finally ready to reveal Ede Tarsoly’s upcoming project. Set on the stunning planet of Eden, players won’t have to wait too much longer to explore this world – Everreach: Project Eden hits PC and Xbox One in September, later in the year for the Playstation 4 edition.
Ede decided to take his former one-person studio to a team of five, with a dozen of external freelancers to bring this third-person sci-fi adventure to life. It will feature tactical ground combat, high-speed vehicular battles, and a level and skill system with plenty of depth. Nora Harwood is the main character, and is a member of Everreach’s Security Division, out to explore and investigate mysterious incidents.
In addition to his new team, Ede received some help from a group of talented external contributors. For example, Planet Eden’s beautiful vistas were co-designed by Mai-Anh Tran, an artist who worked on sci-fi movies such as WarCraft and Star Trek: Beyond. Furthermore, there is Michelle Clough who helped create the game’s enthralling story. She was the former narrative QA and game writer for the Mass Effect trilogy. And even one of the voice actors, D.C. Douglas (“Legion” in Mass Effect 2 and “Wesker” in Resident Evil) adds perfectly to the atmosphere of Everreach: Project Eden.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Judgment of Atlantis Preview
In the third episode of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s “The Fate of Atlantis” story arc will let players rule over this mythical city, and judge its inhabitants. Get a peek at the gameplay today.
Yakuza 0 – Daisaku Kuze – Art of the Antagonist
by Jason Parker (Ragachak)
I think this might be a small column I pull up from time to time, where I talk about fascinating boss/antagonist encounters. Let’s start with one of my favorites – Daisauku Kuze!
Caution: Spoilers!
You know, not all antagonists and bosses are created equal. Some are just boring, disinteresting encounters that have no purpose other than to bar your path, and some help flesh out the world you’re in, in some pretty fascinating ways. I was thinking about that this weekend, specifically about one of the most important NPCs/Antagonists in Yakuza 0, Daisaku Kuze. He doesn’t appear in any of the other games that I’ve seen, because he’s arrested during the events of Yakuza 0. He’s your first serious stumbling block in both combat, and in the story, and he’s not done after one fight. What makes Kuze such an important character though? Well, I’m glad you asked. No matter how aggravated I was to see him show up, I respected the hell out of his guts and determination.
The Ryu Ga Gotoku franchise is one that isn’t always understood in the Western audience – it’s not just “The Asian Mob”. There are similarities sure, but the Yakuza is a very rich, interesting study. So what about those people who don’t understand what the Yakuza as people are? In particular, the old-school Yakuza characters from the 80s. Without some form of context, he’s just some asshole that keeps showing up wanting to fight Kiryu. Fortunately, Yakuza 0 puts a lot of effort into Kuze as a person. Kuze exemplifies what it means to be Yakuza, but he’s not without flaw. After his failed attempt to put Kiryu down, he tries to get his thugs to help him kick our heroes ass. However, this doesn’t work out, thanks to his superior, and failure means one thing – punishment. Does Kuze complain? Of course not. He tells Kiryu to watch closely because this is what it means to be Yakuza. With that, he cuts off his finger as penance.
Despite the loss of his finger and a demotion, he does not stop trying to put the “Kiryu problem” right, fighting him several times throughout the game. He’s resolute and unstoppable, showing up in the most interesting places. Kuze’s in his 50s but is in fantastic shape, and one hell of a brawler. You fight Kuze five times throughout the course of Yakuza 0, and he certainly undergoes a bit of growth through the game as well. He stays an asshole, sure, but he winds up at least respecting Kiryu’s strength since, in every encounter, Kiryu punches the custard out of him. It’s important to know the resolve and guts of the Yakuza characters, and Kuze’s a character study in this all on his own. He’s one of the only major Yakuza enemies you fight in 0, much less one that keeps coming back at you. Amano and Shibusawa don’t come after Kiryu, only Kuze fights you directly (though occasionally with his thugs).
Kuze is a Yakuza to his core, and no matter what, stands by his convictions. Even if he knows he’s going to lose, he goes forward anyway – advice Kuze gives Kiryu after their final encounter. Even as an enemy, he offers sage advice to Kiryu, who would certainly continue to take that to heart (if he didn’t already have that sort of philosophy). It’s also interesting that Kuze’s tattoos represent Hell – The main tattoo is Enma, the judge of the underworld. The guardians of Hell are also featured, Gozu and Mezu. He judges Kiryu and wants him to stick to the Yakuza lifestyle Kiryu adopted, no matter what. It’s not a life just anyone can stick to, but Kuze does it without any regrets it seems. He gets more difficult every time you fight him, and the fights all come in places that make plenty of sense. Kuze also has one of the best theme songs in the franchise, “Pledge of Demon”. Kuze embodies what it means to be Yakuza, and showing up in 0 is a tremendous idea. It’s the beginning point for many players, now, and for those who may not understand the Yakuza lifestyle, meeting Kuze should leave those people with a bit more of an idea what these men are after and what they’re like. While not all NPCs are created equal, Kuze definitely stands out in 0 as a well-developed, interesting foe. Kuze is more than just a boss that won’t go away – he represents a lifestyle, a philosophy. He’s a fading ideal, that simply will not go quietly into the night. Daisaku Kuze is Yakuza.
Watch Dogs: Legion
Watch Dogs: Legion takes place in a dystopian future London. In this adventure game you can recruit anyone you see to join the hacktivist group DedSec.
Business Model: Retail Base 59.99 with more expensive collector’s edition.
Microtransactions: Well… it’s Ubisoft.
Key Features:
You Are Legion: The citizens of London are randomly generated, but still each has a backstory, and a skill set that comes with it. Any one of them could be just who you need to get the next job done. Get out there and recruit em!
These Are the Drones You’re Looking For: Control drones to do your fighting for you, give you an edge in combat, or help you travel from location to location above the heads of your enemies.
Squad Goals: Play with up to 3 friends as they take the role of DedSec recruits to complete challenging co-op missions and rewarding endgame content.
RUNE II
Take back Midgard and rebuild after Loki, God of Mischief, has unleashed Ragnarok upon it, in RUNE II for PC on Steam and Epic Game Store.
Business Model: Retail
Microtransactions: Unknown
Key Features:
Ragnarok and Roll: Explore vast terrains devastated by the coming of Ragnarok.
A Viking We Will Go: Go solo or with friends. But watch out for those who will stab your back in PvP combat.


