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Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Launch Trailer + Photo Mode

22Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Launch Trailer + Photo Mode

Originally announced at the Future Of Playstation event in June 2020, it was an expected end of 2020 release. Kena: Bridge of Spirits was one of many titles to be delayed because of the global Covid pandemic. EmberLabs have today confirmed that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will contain a previously unannounced photo mode. The photo mode will allow you to set up your scene and get the character to say "Cheese". Posing for the photo is a great addition to the game and really fits with the art style and feel of the game. Characters can have multiple poses and will engage with the camera as you set up your best picture. Expect to see social media flooded with cute pictures of Kena and her friends. The Rot are timid and elusive spirits that appear as small creatures with black fur and big e...

22Sep

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Sheltered 2 Launches On PC Today

Sheltered 2 has launched on PC! Team17 and Unicube Studios has launched the sequel to their smash hit survival game Sheltered on Steam and GOG. Following the success of the original 2016 survival game, Sheltered 2 brings deeper strategic gameplay and new challenges to the post-apocalypse. New features include a revamped combat system, a new 3D art style, and punishing challenges. Sheltered 2 builds upon the original with deeper strategic gameplay and the permanent threat of extinction to the end of the world. The wasteland is a baron and dangerous place to go in alone. It's your job as a faction leader to make sure recourses are managed. Survivors are fed and happy, and relationships with rival factions are maintained will be the key to surviving the punishing world of Sheltered 2. ...

22Sep

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

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Lumencraft Demo Coming Soon

The Lumencraft Demo has been slated for an October 1st 2021 release, which is during the Steam Next Festival. So what is Lumencraft? It's the first game from developers 2Dynamic Games, which is a Polish studio based in Cracow. I immediately felt an Alien Breed vibe from the screenshots and that is confirmed via a press release from 2Dynamic Games. We can also see nods to Darkwood, and instead, it has a tactical survival spin to it. Lumencraft also has tower defense elements to the game, which is always a bonus as I love TD-style games. Check out some screenshots of Lumencraft below. Here are some key features of Lumencraft: Defending an underground settlement by direct combat and the use of a wide array of turrets. Highly efficient and immensely satisfyin...

British Esports Student Champs Welcomes Valorant

15Sep

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

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British Esports Student Champs Welcomes Valorant

The British Esports Student Champs 2021-2022 registrations are now open. Along with this, it has been announced that Valorant has been added to the line-up of games for the 2021-2022 season. Other games are Rocket League, League of Legends, and Overwatch. What is the British Esports Student Champs? It is an extracurricular competition that sees children enter. These children are aged 12+ enter into gaming competitions over the course of the academic year. The competition is open for Schools and colleges to register their teams who will compete in the aforementioned titles, with this season being the first to see Valorant as a game. The grand finals will be held in collaboration with the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, British Esports has confirmed. The CICT is part of Nott...

14Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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Playstation Studios Aquires Firesprite

In a joint announcement, Playstation Studios have added a new member to their ever-growing team. Firesprite is based in Liverpool and is formed by several members of the Studio Liverpool team that was closed in 2012. The founding team of 5 met up socially following the closure and Firesprite launched the same year. Firesprite worked closely with Team Asobi to introduce us to Playroom, and those loveable bots when the Playstation 4 launched. Following the success of Playroom, they worked on Playroom VR. Not just limiting itself to console titles Firesprite is the team behind the popular title Run Sackboy Run that came to Android, IOS and Playstation Vita. Recently Firesprite brought The Persistence Enhanced to gamers following its VR debut that it was available to the wider no...

Life Is Strange: True Colors Tracklist Confirmed

14Sep

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Life Is Strange: True Colors Tracklist Confirmed

Ahead of its worldwide launch Square Enix have confirmed its full tracklist for Life Is Strange: True Colors True Colors launches on 9th September. Narrative Director Jon Zimmerman from Deck Nine Games had this to say on the tracklist “Music has always been a core part of Life is Strange. The emotions and feelings that music can elicit are such an incredible tool in a game that is all about exploring empathy,” Life Is Strange: True Colors places you in the shoes of Alex Chen. Voiced by Erika Mori with the singing voice provided by singer, songwriter and Youtube star Mxmtoon After eight years in the Oregon foster care system, Alex travels to the town of Haven Springs, Colorado to reunite with her brother Gabe. When Alex's world is suddenly turned upside down by ...

10Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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PlayStation Showcase Round-Up

Tonight was the Playstation Showcase event and it didn't disappoint with new titles and amazing surprises. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Set 4000 years before the events of the original trilogy, coming from the team at Aspyr and Sony Interactive Entertainment who have joined forces with Lucasfilm games. Remaking the greatest Star Wars game of all time and it's coming as a timed exclusive to PS5. Project Eve Shift Up's title Project Eve was originally revealed in 2019 and has now been confirmed for Playstation 5. This Action RPG, with a good amount of gameplay footage it reminded me of a cross between Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands ~ March 25th 2022 It has been a while since we saw anything new about the Borderlands spin-off Tiny Tina'...

9Sep

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

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Fallout Worlds Is Out Now On Fallout 76

Fallout 76 just won't die. Bethesda refuses it to die. Which is fantastic. Fallout Worlds is available now in Fallout 76. "That's great, what is it?" I hear you say. Fallout Worlds is a giant toolbox for players to create, customise, and explore the world of Appalachia like they never have before. Fallout Worlds introduces us to two new game modes. First, we have custom worlds that are for members of Fallout 1st. Then we have the public worlds which are designed by Bethesda Game Studios themselves. Custom Worlds are available to all Fallout 1st members. They can invite up to seven friends to join in with the chaos of whatever their minds allow them to invent. There is a whole list of gameplay settings and modifiers to make the world of Appalachia their own creation. Some of...

Puzzle Car Launches Today On Nintendo Switch!

9Sep

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Puzzle Car Launches Today On Nintendo Switch!

The latest game from QUByte Interactive (ASMR Journey, Puzzle tronics) is releasing today for Nintendo Switch. That's right, Puzzle Car launches today on the Nintendo eShop so keep your eyes open for this latest puzzle game. In Puzzle Car the player will help assemble a road that is safe for vehicles to pass over. It is a minimalistic puzzle game that will also be a relaxing experience for the player. It will also be a challenging experience so get your thinking heads on. The game will have a relaxing soundtrack in the minimalistic environment that is Puzzle Car. The players objective is very clear, you have to try and safely use certain road pieces to get cars to the end of the pathway provided. Don't forget to respect the crosswalks! Key Features of Puzzle Car - 50 challenges; -...

8Sep

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

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Dream Cycle Hits Early Access

Tomb Raider creator Toby Gard’s ambitious project invites players to be a part of the development by exploring the unknown within the Dreamlands. Dream Cycles is an ever-expanding adventure through a cursed, shattered dimension. You take control of Morgan Carter. An arcane apprentice whose essence has been stolen by her Uncle Randolph Carter. After discovering that her path to the waking world has been obscured by dark magic, Morgan must venture into the Dreamlands to purge the realm of corruption. Recover her own powers, and thwart Randolph’s sinister plans to become a god. Once each adventure’s goal has been reached, the darkness will subside and rewards will be granted. Allowing Morgan to claim new abilities and players to change up their strategy with each and every victory. ...