2XKO, developed by Riot Games, has detailed their first playtest coming this August for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, called Alpha Lab. Per the game’s website, the Alpha Lab is an at-home playtest scheduled for August 8-19, 2024, in the USA, Canada, UK, France, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico. To participate, players can go to the 2XKO website, select ‘Register’ to register their account, take the survey that is emailed to them, and then if successful, accept the invite emailed. Successful players will also receive a personal referral link to invite one friend. For a comprehensive overview of the…
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Per an article from GameMeca, Shift Up announced at a press conference that Stellar Blade has sold over a million copies. Additionally, an article from KHGames states that at the same press conference, a photo mode (August), new outfits (after October), and a large-scale collaboration (end of the year) were mentioned. It was also indicated that additional content in the form of DLC and a sequel were under consideration. In Stellar Blade, the enemy called Naytiba makes humanity flee to an off-world colony. The protagonist, Eve, is a member of the seventh airborne squad; she’s trying to save the planet by…
With the Xbox 360 Marketplace set to close on July 29, 2024, many of Capcom’s Xbox 360 titles are available for up to 90% off on the Marketplace. Once the store is closed, these titles for the Xbox 360 will no longer be available to purchase. If any of their titles piqued your interest, now is the best time to make that purchase. Some of the titles included in the sale as provided by Capcom USA’s tweet include: Bionic Commando: http://bit.ly/BCXB360 Bionic Commando: Rearmed: http://bit.ly/BCRXB360 Dead Rising: http://bit.ly/DRXB360 Dead Rising 2: http://bit.ly/DR2XB360 Dead Rising 2 Off the Record: http://bit.ly/DR2OtRXB360 DmC:…
Per a post on X (formerly Twitter) from the official PlayStation account, the Discord voice chat update is now live globally, allowing players to join voice chats directly from their PlayStation 5. If players do not see the new feature, they are advised to ensure that their console is updated and to perform a restart. This process requires users to access the Discord tab within the Game Base via the PlayStation 5 Control Center. Once you choose the group or Discord server you’d like to join and select your voice channel, you’re golden. Other details, such as current users in…
Sky of Tides participated in this year’s Summer Game Fest, making appearances at the Guerilla Collective + The MIX event as well as the Summer Game Fest Play Days. As a story-driven sci-fi adventure with RPG elements, Sky of Tides allows players to follow Rin in her search for her missing father who disappeared under mysterious circumstances while also healing the broken planet of Numen9. With 32 different endings based on the player’s character stats (compassion, intelligence, courage, luck, and humor), the game’s narrative should be tailored to each player’s experiences. An interesting aspect of the title revolves around the…
Per a post on X (formerly Twitter), the official Lords of the Fallen account has announced that the next title in the series is officially in development and will launch in 2026 for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The full post is as follows: “Dear Lampbearers, We’re delighted to announce that the next major instalment in the Lords of the Fallen franchise is officially in development, and will launch in 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. We look forward to delivering the very best gaming experience possible to you, our loyal fellowship of Lampbearers. In…
At today’s ‘Yacht Club Games Presents 6.14.24’, it was revealed that a new mainline Shovel Knight game is in development. The presentation celebrated Shovel Knight’s 10th anniversary with several announcements, including Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX, an enhanced edition of the adventure that started it all. Towards the end of the presentation, news of the next Shovel Knight game was revealed. “A brand new mainline Shovel Knight game is in development. We’re committed to crafting an experience that not only honors the Shovel Knight legacy but also pioneers groundbreaking, innovative gameplay mechanics. This isn’t just another sequel. It’s a…
In an interview with VGC, Suda51 was able to touch on a number of topics, ranging from the Nintendo Switch successor to Twin Peaks. Perhaps the most interesting part of the interview involved the Nintendo Switch, including comments on its upcoming successor. In particular, Suda51 is quoted: “I don’t have anything in particular that I can think of as far as new features I want to see in the next-gen iteration of it are concerned, but I’m really looking forward to seeing what Nintendo does with it. They’ve always done revolutionary stuff for software and the video game industry in…
As per a post on Key’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, Anemoi’s official website has been launched. Previously, the official website existed with only the staff, key art, and teaser trailer. Currently, the website contains an introduction, a brief overview of the story, some character profiles, and the trailer. The overview of the story is as follows, as translated through Google Translate: The day to open the time capsule buried 10 years ago is approaching. The protagonist, Hayakawa Mugi, and his sister, Rikka, visit the northern town of Masumi. In this town that makes you forget the hustle and bustle…
As June approaches, so too does the halfway mark of 2024. While the first half of the year has given us a plethora of quality titles such as Stellar Blade, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reload, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and many more, the year is not even half over with even more games to come. Let’s take a look at 10 games released in June 2024 to add to your backlogs. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance | NS, PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX | June 14, 2024 Shin Megami Tensei V is escaping its Nintendo Switch exclusivity…
Ark of Charon has been revealed to have an Early Access release date on Steam of July 9, 2024. Additionally, a free demo will be released on May 30, 2024. Ark of Charon invites players to take on the mantle of a guardian for a nascent World Tree sapling, a beacon of hope for humanity facing desolation. In this unique fusion of colony simulation and tower defense genres, players guide this colossal, living ark across treacherous landscapes, nurturing its growth while transforming it into a formidable, mobile fortress. As caretakers, players control ethereal familiars, orchestrating the construction of defenses and…
Jupiter has announced Picross S Namco Legendary Edition, a collaboration between Picross S and the Namco Legendary series. The title will be launched digitally only on the Nintendo Switch eShop on May 30, 2024. According to the game’s official website, the game will have four Picross modes from the Picross S series: Picross, Mega Picross, Color Picross, and Clip Picross, in addition to bonus content. The Picross S series is a successor to Jupiter’s Picross e series and is a nonogram puzzle game. Put simply, they are a type of puzzle game in which players will use numerical clues in…
Per a post on X (formerly Twitter), the official Gungrave GORE account has been confirmed to be converting into the official X account of its developer, Studio Iggymob. This conversion will occur on May 20, 2024, and the reasoning behind this change is for the developer to share news of other projects. According to the post, this will include more Gungrave GORE. Additionally, the Studio Iggymob website contains images of potential games Blade of Destiny and Edge of Ghost. Blade of Destiny also appears on Studio Iggymob’s COO Kay Kim’s LinkedIn page described as a Korean Middle [Ages] Action game…
Earlier today, Phoenix Labs confirmed a corporate restructuring and cancellation of all unreleased projects via a post on LinkedIn. The company has announced that it will focus on its existing titles in Dauntless and Fae Farm while cancelling work on all other projects. According to reports, over 100 employees of Phoenix Labs have been affected by the restructuring/layoff. While the company had not yet announced any upcoming titles, it appears that one may have been nearing an Early Access announcement/launch. The Phoenix Labs website briefly mentions its upcoming titles: “We have several new projects in development spanning a wide range…
Enotria: The Last Song will now be released on September 19, 2024, on the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Previously, the game was expected to be released on August 21, 2024. Additionally, the game will be receiving demos for the PlayStation 5 and PC, which is clocked to be about 8 hours long. Enotria: The Last Song is a Soulslike action RPG steeped in Italian folklore, casting players in a vibrant yet cursed world. Donning transformative masks, players harness the ancient force of Ardore, navigating through a realm ensnared in a perpetual performance dictated by an unseen playwright.…
Dead by Daylight’s latest chapter brings about a collaboration with the Dungeons & Dragons franchise, headlined by The Lich, Vecna, as the game’s latest Killer, to be released on June 3, 2024. For more information on this collaboration, check out the latest update on the Dead by Daylight website. Additionally, the game has teased a potential upcoming collaboration with Castlevania, with more news coming on August 6, 2024. The title has collaborated with a number of other franchises in the past, including Alan Wake earlier this year. https://twitter.com/DeadbyDaylight/status/1790422510019772873 Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer horror game where four players take…
As per an article posted on X by the Bethesda Game Studios account, Fallout 4 has received a new update that is headlined by the ability to control graphical fidelity and performance. Additionally, frame rate targets and visual/performance prioritization are also now available in addition to a number of bug fixes. For a complete list of fixes, you can read the whole article here. Fallout 4 marked a significant step for the franchise. The game sets players in a post-nuclear war environment as the sole survivor of Vault 111, challenging them to navigate a world where survival is a constant…
Little Kitty, Big City has sold 100,000 units over its first 48 hours, the game has announced via a post on X (formerly Twitter). In addition to announcing this achievement, the title has also released a post detailing some fixed issues in an upcoming patch as well as a list of known bugs that are in progress of being fixed, being tested, or have been made aware of. This post includes a timeline of when you might expect to see these fixes released: Steam potentially within a day, and Xbox and Nintendo Switch about a week after submission (potentially longer…
Nightmare Kart is now available for players to wishlist on Steam, per a post from the developer of the title. Additionally, a new First Look Trailer has also been released for the title, giving players a better look at the game ahead of its launch. For those even remotely interested in the title, it is recommended to wishlist the title on Steam for personal tracking as well as to help gauge interest levels. The title is a kart racer with PlayStation 1-style graphics with a dark, gothic style. Originally, Nightmare Kart was based on the Bloodborne IP and was titled…
At today’s Bloomberg Technology Summit, Xbox President Sarah Bond revealed that Microsoft will be releasing its own mobile game store this July, providing another mobile store to rival that of Apple, Google, and Epic Games. Microsoft is poised to start with their own mobile games before bringing on titles from partners. A quote from Bond discussing the strategy of the mobile game store’s launch: “We’re going to start, actually, by bringing our own first-party portfolio to [the store], so you’re going to see games like Candy Crush show up in that experience, games like Minecraft. And then we’re going to…