Time to beat-em-up as the most famous heroes in a half-shell. Luckily, you don’t need to do it alone. Four turtles equals four players. The math checks out. Today,  Super Evil Megacorp is happy to announce that their upcoming Switch rogue-lite title, TMNT: Splintered Fate, will feature 4 player couch co-op. Additionally, the game will also be making its debut on PC via Steam later in 2024. Interestingly, the game features a new adventure for everyone’s favorite ninja turtles and will now allow them to group up with their friends. Featuring upgraded elements, the Switch version of the game will provide players with new sounds, set pieces, and more. 

TMNT: Splintered Fate introduces players to the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on a new quest to save Master Splinter. Featuring randomly generated runs, the game ensures that every time players play will feel unique. Importantly, now, players will be able to take on the roles of Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Leonardo together with four player couch co-op. Allowing players to play with their friends while experiencing, graphical, sound, and set piece upgrades. Of course, the game will provide the same random runs featuring random upgrades, enemies, boss modifiers and more. Importantly, players can also experiment with the different turtles and discover whose playstyle fits them the best.

Importantly, a new trailer for TMNT: Splintered Fate shows off the couch co-op gameplay. Check out the trailer below.

TMNT: Splintered Fate is releasing for Nintendo Switch on the 17th of July. Additionally, the game will release for PC via Steam later in 2024. Players can preorder and wish list Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate here.

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It’s been just over twenty years since the adventure game Beyond Good & Evil first graced our screens. It originally launched in 2003, so technically, they could have called this the 21st Anniversary Edition – but for marketing purposes, 20th just sounds better.

I first played Beyond Good & Evil not long after it was released on Nintendo GameCube. While some of my memories of that experience have been lost to time, the feeling I had when playing it has never left. Beyond Good & Evil was, and still is, a brilliant game, and well deserving of it’s cult classic status.

An evil group called the DomZ are threatening the world of Hillys. You play as Jade, a photojournalist who has been caring for children orphaned by the DomZ with your uncle Pey’j. The world is protected by the Alpha Sections, but this doesn’t stop the DomZ from launching attacks. During one of these attacks, Jade is thrust into the fight. Along her adventure, she is recruited by Iris, an underground group who believe there is something more sinister happening. You’ll need to uncover the dark secrets, photograph key conspiracies, and shine a light on the truth.

Combat and More

Beyond Good & Evil has a nice variety of gameplay styles spread throughout the game. When you first start of the game, you’ll be introduced to combat, with Jade utilizing her Daï-Jo – a staff-like weapon. Soon after, other elements come into play, such as photography and platforming. You’ll be able to pilot a vehicle in the game, giving you access to the various levels spread throughout the open-world. Of course, you won’t be able to access every area immediately – you’ll need to follow the mission structure pretty closely, but there are a few opportunities to explore.

Within missions, you’ll spend a good chunk of time utilizing stealth to complete objectives. You can attack enemies head-on, but, even with a companion, you’ll find they’re just too overpowered – so navigating by means of stealth is usually the best option. Stealth works quite well – crouching from point-to-point, staying out of the line-of-sight of the Alpha Section guards. Each section feels a bit like a puzzle to be completed, which makes completing each section so satisfying.

While the game does an okay job at providing players with in-game instructions, there were a few tidbits that weren’t immediately obvious to me until far later into my adventure. For example, pressing down on the D-Pad brings up the character screen. Within that screen, I had no idea I could actually select each characters in-game “backpack”, allowing me to share items between them. Turns out, I was hogging the power-ups that increase character health.

Treats for Returning Fans

The 20th Anniversary Edition brings a wealth of improvements that should make most fans happy. Visually, the game is relatively unchanged, just higher resolutions and everything looks smooth & sharp. The soundtrack received a huge upgrade, with over 15 pieces of music re-recorded with a live orchestra. Another huge improvement is the inclusion of autosaves. No longer will you need to use an in-game MDisk to save at specific points – the game will autosave quite frequently.

But wait, there’s more! For those looking for a challenge, a new Speedrun Mode has been included that will keep track of just how long it takes for you to complete the game in one sitting. This mode does not allow for saves, so you better have snacks readily available.

And another addition worth mentioning is the incredible collection of images and videos from the Ubisoft vault showing the development of Beyond Good & Evil. This includes everything from conceptual work to cut content. It’s an absolute treasure trove of information.

Please Wait

Despite how amazing Beyond Good & Evil is – both the original, and this 20th Anniversary Edition – it’s not without it’s issues. The first thing you’ll notice when loading the game for the first time is the excessively long load time between the health & safety warning and the game’s title screen. It’s damn near close to a minute wait! Fortunately, with Quick Resume, you might not experience this too often. This new edition still has load times between areas – but they’re pretty quick and barely impact flow too much.

Like most games of the era, you’ll often have to fight with unruly camera angles – and these don’t seem to have been improved much with this edition. And probably the most bizarre issue was when the game would completely freeze for anywhere between 5 and 10 seconds. This happened a few times and caused me to wonder if I would need to quit to the dashboard and restart the game – only for the game to start chugging along again.

Stupid AI

In terms of the actual game, there were only a handful of moments that made me shake my head in disbelieve, particularly during the last hour of the game. The companion AI is often quite dumb and will block your path or get in the way of your attacks. During one sequence, my companions and I had to run past an active cannon firing lasers. One companion just stopped and stood in one place. I had to run back past the shooting lasers, bump into him, just to trigger his running sequence again.

The final boss of the game is also as frustrating as ever – I must have blocked out memories of it from my previous playthrough 20 years ago. Once you figure out how to beat the final boss, you should be good, but there is zero indication on how to actually do this correctly. It just makes the final bit of the game more of an annoyance than a satisfying conclusion.

Could We See A Sequel Finally?

It’s been 20 years since Beyond Good & Evil was originally released. Of course, that means that it’s been 20 very long years without the much anticipated sequel. Despite a number of announcements over the past decade or so, we’re still in the dark as to when Beyond Good & Evil 2 will even be released. Fortunately, it does appear that Ubisoft is still plugging away at the sequel and it will see the light of day at some point. Included in Beyond Good & Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition is a brand new quest that ties this game to the eventual sequel, which will actually be a prequel. The new quest isn’t much more than another fetch quest – but it’s still a worthwhile scavenger hunt just to get a taste of what to expect in the new game, and I’m grateful Ubisoft took the effort to include it.

Beyond Good & Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition is the absolute best way to replay a cult classic of a game. It still retains the look and feel of the original, while providing some much needed improvements like resolution, frame rate, controls and more. Hopefully this edition will create a new generation of fans. It truly is a must-play game.

Finish that sequel, Ubisoft!

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SkyReach Studio and publisher indie.io have announced the new release date for Critter Crops. Previously planned for 15th April, this cozy farming simulator will be launching on Steam on 22 July 2024. This additional time has given the development team to polish Mutter Island. Now, it’s almost time to harvest some good old crops and experience cozy vibes.

Critter Crops is an engaging farming simulator RPG set in a vibrant, enchanting world. Players join the young witch Sylvia on her magical journey after she is expelled from her hometown for her extraordinary powers. She arrives at Mutter Island, discovering a land full of mystery and in dire need of restoration.

Sylvia can also cultivate magical critter crops to help restore the land to its former glory. Each crop has unique magical properties, from healing herbs to elemental plants and elusive creatures. Explore an isometric world brimming with lush landscapes, mystical forests, and ancient ruins.

She will encounter a variety of whimsical creatures, both friendly and mischievous, that inhabit the island. Some will assist her in her quest, while others will present challenges that demand clever solutions and magical skills. The game boasts a captivating storyline in which Sylvia unravels the island’s mysteries while tending to her crops. The seamless integration of RPG elements with farming management enables players to personalize and expand their farms to their heart’s content.

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The Border Collie Games are thrilled to announce that the Steam page of ShipOS 1994 is finally live. Get ready to rebuild your family’s fallen shipping business in this one-of-a-kind management game. Take a look at the official trailer below to check out what’s in store for us.

In ShipOS 1994, you will take the role of rebuilding your family’s failing shipping empire. To achieve this, you must build a vast fleet of ships to pay off your family’s debt. Be strategic and cunning to build a wide network with optimal shipping paths.

But first thing first, to turn the tide of your business, you will need the world’s most advanced shipping management home operating system,

ShipOS 1994. It comes with the following features:

– Fleet mapping
– Contract Management
– Port and ship upgrades
– Ship servicing and refueling
– Finance management
– MP3 player
– And so much more!

There are different ships, upgrades, contracts, and strategies to choose from. This adds a layer of replayability to the game. Which also means that you are in total control of your destiny. Will be able to overcome the challenges and come out successful? or will the debt become so massive that you run out of business? Prepare to find out yourself.

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The indie game developer MachHabaneroGames has officially released the full version of Blow Away Survivors. It is a casual roguelite action game that features exhilarating combat driven by a physics engine. You can purchase it for just $4.49 with a 10% launch discount on Steam. Hurry up and grab a copy before the offer ends on 11 July 2024.

Additionally, the developer also mentioned that the price will increase to $7.99 (tax included) after one month.

Blow Away Survivors is a casual roguelite action game where you unleash attacks, sending countless enemies flying. You will step inside the shoes of bounty hunters and navigate through stages filled with villains from all over the galaxy.

There are four rounds in each stage, starting with regular enemies in the first round. Then followed by powerful bosses and additional enemies in the subsequent rounds. You can complete each round in as little as 1 to 2 minutes, with a maximum of 5 minutes.

Each stage comprises four rounds, beginning with regular enemies in the first round, followed by powerful bosses and additional enemies in the subsequent rounds. Each round can be completed in as little as 1 to 2 minutes, with a maximum of 5 minutes.

As a bounty hunter, you can level up by gaining experience from defeated enemies, and acquire and enhance skills. Additionally, you can customize their weapons with dropped items, creating unique builds that ensure enjoyable, strategic, and active combat experiences in short play sessions.

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Curve Games and IronOak Games have launched the Infinite Dungeon Mode update for For the King II. This new mode will push the players to surpass their skills. Players must unravel the secrets of the Ringmaster and face various challenges in the Dark Carnival. Remember, the experience becomes more twisted as you go deeper.

Additionally, you can also check out the new Book of Lore video that highlights the mysteries of the Carnival. It gives players an introduction to everything weird and wonderful that the Dark Carnival has in store for us.

Drawing inspiration from tabletop adventures, For The King II elevates its cherished blend of strategy, turn-based combat, and roguelike replayability with an exciting new feature: four-player co-op, the most requested addition by fans. This sequel builds on the original’s story, introducing new combat mechanics, diverse biomes, and numerous additional features. Hence, creating an even richer gaming experience.

Sterling Anderson, Studio Director at IronOak Games said, “We are passionately dedicated to making For the King II the best experience it can be for our community. The team has been listening to feedback and working hard to bring new content to players with the Dark Carnival update. We truly hope you enjoy the new mode and the re-introduction of Bards.”

If you want to know our opinion on the game, you should check out our official review right here.

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Every week, the cosplay crew at COGconnected dive deep into the world wide web to uncover the very best in cosplay. This week, our cosplay journey takes us to Sandusky, OH for ColossalCon 2024. So, I’ve never actually heard of Sandusky before, but apparently they have some pretty talented cosplayers! I’ll have to add it to my travel bucket list. Until then, I’ll enjoy their incredible cosplays from afar, and share those amazing finds with all of you.

Putting the Oh in Ohio!

And that concludes are journey to Sandusky, OH and the ColossalCon 2024. If you’re in the mood for more cosplay, be sure to check out some of these recent articles featuring Lady Kayleen, Naib, and Feisty Vee! We also had this spicy collection of cosplay clips from TikTok that you’ll probably really dig.

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Since 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has been a formidable force in the gaming industry. With unforgettable characters like Ezio Auditore and Edward Kenway, the franchise has captivated audiences by exploring new worlds at different points in time with each iteration. After numerous releases, Ubisoft revamped the series, incorporating RPG elements into the gameplay. While this shift was massively successful, many fans longed for the traditional adventure style, leading to the creation of Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Although the game was fantastic, it didn’t achieve the same popularity as the sprawling epic, Valhalla. The latest entry in the series, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, aims to capture the best of both worlds by incorporating characters that represent the franchise’s rich history. Set to release in November, here are five reasons why you should be hyped for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.

Hiding in the Dark

Naoe Fujibayahio is a shinobi assassin who is on a quest for revenge. Fans of the franchise will be instantly drawn to her as stealth is at the forefront of her combat style. Early gameplay sequences showcase a whole host of methods to take out your enemy without being noticed. Notable changes that make this look like a step up from previous titles are the ways that you can manipulate light. You can emit darkness in areas by shooting lanterns making it simple to dart across and silently eliminate foes. Other new elements include sneaking underwater with the help of bamboo to breathe and most impressively, the use of a grapple. While this was a feature in Syndicate, Shadows looks to include a more nuanced approach that gives flexibility with its implementation.

A Brutal Beating

An imposing figure, Yasuke is a loyal samurai for Oda Nobunaga. While his story is full of intrigue as he is the first and only non-white samurai, his method of combat looks to evolve the system established in the RPG titles. Brutality imbues his fighting style with visceral executions concluding battles. Each encounter looks methodical with counters and parries being an important aspect to be victorious. While the idea of two protagonists is not new in the franchise, the way that these differ is. Jacob and Evie Frye played very similarly with only a few differences whereas Yasuke and Naoe are completely different adding a ton of replayability.

It’s Alive!

Although there is hustle and bustle in the cities of Assassin’s Creed, it never feels like a living world. GTA 5 did this particularly well as it felt like the characters did things regardless of whether you were there. Hopefully, this will be added to Shadows as you can switch between characters freely. In the extended gameplay reveal, it was great to see how citizens in the world reacted to Yasuke. As he walked through the world, head and shoulders above the natives, they moved out of his way and respected his standing as a samurai by bowing. It’s a little feature but it could end up being something much bigger.

Your Choice

Historically, you would learn about your targets and gradually take them out in a linear fashion. Shadows looks to alter this, allowing you to investigate each target and assassinate them in the order of your pleasing. With its new approach to synchronization, you will need to actually scope areas to discover the layout of the land rather than having your map populate with a ton of icons instantly. Although the developers have yet to release the finer details, such as the existence and implementation of a leveling system, the concept is great and could lead to a brand-new way to engage with the game.

What Time of Year?

Built on the Anvil game engine, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows employs a new weather system that will alter how you tackle missions. The world alters depending on the season meaning that you can approach your objective in new and exciting ways. For example, in Spring there will be more places to hide due to larger bushes and longer grass whereas in the Winter, you will leave footprints and water will be frozen over. The dynamic weather adds an additional layer to the plethora of options available and could lead to the most varied and rich experience in the history of the franchise.

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows has the potential to be the greatest title in the franchise. After years of crying out for the series to visit feudal Japan, it looks to have done so in style. Will you be picking this up in November? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter, and don’t forget to subscribe to us on YouTube for more great video game content.

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Developer ChaoticBrain Studio and publisher Meridiem have announced that Neon Blood is now available for pre-order and wishlist on all digital platforms. Players, eager to get their hands on the neo-noir action adventure can now wishlist it on Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, Steam, and PlayStation Store.

Meridiem also announced that a boxed edition of the game will be available in specialist stores in the fourth quarter of 2024. This Limited Edition will be coming out on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. It includes a metallic-textured cover, an art book, a city guide, and a downloadable soundtrack.

Neon Blood is a 2.5D cyberpunk action-adventure game that takes in the year 2053, at Viridis. At this point, the world has come to an end due to a war lost in time. Now inequality is everywhere in Viridis, the great city encompasses the dangerous Blind City and the luxurious Bright City.

You will step inside the shoes of Axel McCoin, a detective from Blind City. Driven by your ideals, you must rebel against the injustices stemming from the social divide between the two cities and societal inequalities, and become a symbol of revolution. Along your journey, you will encounter powerful allies who aid him in his quest. As well as formidable enemies who oppose him, such as Ruby Emerald, determined to thwart his plans at any cost.

Key features:

– Elaborate and deep story with a cyberpunk theme combined with a turn-based combat style like old RPGs with a strong strategy factor
– Two different realities of the two cities with complete 2.5D aesthetic, merging cyberpunk and sci-fi
– A big macropolis full of secrets to be solved with a complete dialogue-based detective system
– A lot of neons

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Developer Lioncore and Singapore-based publisher Soft source Pte has announced a new title, Memory Rewind, coming to PC and Nintendo Switch in 2025. It is a visual novel about a private investigator’s journey to the past. As well as his quest to solve super-powered client problems through a unique deduction gameplay.

Memory Rewind is a thrilling detective visual novel game where you embark on a journey of unraveling mysteries with your assistant, Olivina. You will navigate through a bizarre case that pulls you into unique investigation gameplay. Along the way, you will also meet a cast of colorful characters that will either help you or cause more trouble.

Get an experience of the life of a “self-proclaimed” detective alongside his cute and quirky assistant. Try to solve a case that may sound normal, but is full of complex hidden twists and turns. Seek the “Best Ending” for the case, where the truth may not align with the reality people wish to accept.

Features

– Detective visual novel with a compelling story
– Unique Investigation mechanic that challenges players to be observant
– Beautiful cast of unique characters with gorgeous art
– Smooth live 2D animation that gives life to the characters
– Collections of beautiful and artistically hand-drawn CG for player to unlock

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The Metal: Hellsinger VR Demo is a collaborative effort from game developers Lab42 and The Outsiders that takes the flat version of the game from 2022 and makes it virtual. Now your journey through hell blasting away demons in rhythm to metal music, you’ll be doing it full scale virtual reality.

You can get a taste of the game right now on Steam as the game devs have released a demo which includes the first two levels. The VR version of the game is more than just a straight port of the game. The devs are committed to using the new gameplay mechanics available in virtual reality.

Every weapon is retooled for maximum effect in VR. Each weapon will feel different to use. The developers have created a new hub dubbed The Unknown’s Lair for players to regroup and strategize before tackling the next level. The hub will also contain options for setting gameplay options as well as exploring lore. In keeping with the lair motif, the options take the form of arcane volumes.

Also available in the hub is weapon and level selection. Additionally, you can review your statistics. All of these functions are designed to work in a VR manner where you can reach and touch or grab items. The game devs are taking great pains to include a host of VR options that in today’s VR game market should be standard.

Hellacious Options

So there will be options for vignettes, snap/continuous turning, turning speed adjustment, head vs hand directional movement and more. For the game in particular because it is a rhythm based game, there will be options for beat indicator, aim assist, automatic/manual weapon pumping and height calibration.

Graphically, the game looks impressive when played on my Quest 2 using a AMD 7800 XT GPU. (Can’t wait to try this when the PC adapter for the PSVR 2 becomes available in August).The level design is such that even though the game is arena based, each stage visually flows into the next one. This approach gives a great feeling of more space than there actually is. The game depicts the hellish environments in an impressive array of colors, with the reds especially popping out.

The reds are notable because some enemies are winged demons that pulse internally with the red in time to the music. This provides a great visual aid when to time your attacks for maximum impact. From the levels available in the demo, there is a decent variety of enemy types that evoke, but do not copy, the Doom enemies.

One option available is a Beat Indicator, which is a reticule that overlays an enemy. It shows you the optimum moment to attack for optimal damage. String together enough maximum hits and you will get a prompt for a finishing attack. This is a combination dash and slash attack where you put down an enemy using your skull handled sword, the Terminus.

Metal: Hellsinger Weapons

Other included weapons in the demo are the Paz, a sentient skull that acts as a pistol. For the shotgun equivalent you have the Persephone, better known as the Queen of Death. For two handed firepower, there are the Hounds, Cerberus and Orthrus. The designers gave each weapon a demonic overall and they look very cool.

Two of the eight ‘hells’ are available in the demo and feature some of the music, which is a vital aspect of the game. For the first level, Voke, there are two songs by Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity. Stanne along with Alissa White-Gluz from Arch Enemy each have a song on the second level, Stygia.

Music is a vital part of the game, and they have collected an impressive array of metal talent. The soundtrack includes work from such artists as the composer duo, Two Feathers plus vocalists like Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Matt Heady from Trivium, and Randy Blythe from Lamb of God.

As you move through a level, the music becomes more layered. It moves from simple rhythmic beats to add more instrumentation and then vocals. This is a great approach, as it heightens the tension as the enemies and action ratchet up.

Coming 2024

A specific release date has not revealed yet beyond sometime in 2024. Metal: Hellsinger will include most of the content from the original game except for the Leviathan mode. The game will officially support the Quest 2, Quest 3, PSVR 2, HTC Vive and Quest Pro. There will be DLC to purchase upon game launch.

Metal: Hellsinger comes across as a cross between Pistol Whip and Hellsweeper, both great VR games in their own right. Considering the positive reaction the flat game has received and what the demo shows, Metal: Hellsinger VR is ready to make a fun entry in the VR Rhythm game genre.

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Prepare to plunge yourself into the dangerous depths of the sea and confront the most formidable foes. Developer Geekon and publisher Midnight Games have announced that Shark Siege – Together Survival is coming soon on Steam. The exact release date will be unveiled sometime shortly. The game took part in last month’s Steam Next Fest with a demo as well, offering players a first-hand experience of it.

Shark Siege – Together Survival is a first-person co-op survival adventure game. You will become a crew member of a modern cargo ship and embark on an exciting survival adventure in the vast, unpredictable ocean. Remember, the sea is your adversary, and courage is your strongest ally.

You must use your wits, teamwork, and resourcefulness to survive relentless attacks from a giant, menacing shark. The shark is determined to wreck your ship at all costs. Immerse yourself in first-person gameplay as you repair the vessel, craft weapons, and navigate through storms. Strategize with your team to outsmart the apex predator lurking beneath the waves.

Join the voyage that goes beyond the ordinary co-op gameplay. Whether you’re a lonely sailor or a part of the crew, you must rise above this challenge and become a legend of the sea.

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2P Games and Fuse Game have announced that Time Treker is releasing on Steam Early Access on 10 July 2024. This sci-fi bullet heaven auto shooter will be available for $6.99 / €6,99 with a 10% discount during the first two weeks. So, get ready to build the best mecha, select your abilities, and take down enemies to survive in a desolate world.

Time Treker is a 2D sci-fi bullet heaven auto shooter that takes place in a dark, distant future. According to the story, the frontline has crumbled, and your home is lost. It’s time to reclaim what belongs to you. After the Great Catastrophe, humanity fled Earth.

Now, you must return to the world before its downfall and face the creatures that caused its ruin. Succeed, and you’ll save the world. Fail, and you’ll have to try again in another timeline. Select between three warriors and 10+ weapons to become the ultimate mecha pilot.

The game also offers a range of missions, including exploration, annihilation, and defense. These tasks help you gain experience, unlock achievements, and fortify your base in preparation for unknown challenges.

Key features:

– Engage in endless battles all guns blazing while shooting down hundreds of enemies

– Choose between three characters, 10+ weapons, and 15+ items to create a mecha that fits your abilities

– Enjoy a variety of quests, from exploring the unknown to assaulting enemies or defending from hordes of worms. Who knows what awaits you next?

– The Early Access version of Time Treker features three major maps (desert, cave, marshland). Players can expect 2-3 hours per run and around 10 hours of total gameplay.

A demo version of the game is already available on Steam. Go dive right into it and get a first-hand experience.

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It’s finally time for a new hero to claim the powers of The Tower of Legends! The Baite Studios has announced that the team is releasing a demo version of Card Chronicles: Devious Deck on 13 July via Steam. This demo will give players a chance to experience the game’s core mechanics. As well as get a taste of its strategic depth and adventure.

Additionally, to celebrate this announcement, the studio has also commissioned a professional artist to redesign the game’s key art. This will be revealed before the launch of the demo.

Card Chronicles: Devious Deck is a unique blend of classic RPG and roguelike deck-builder, where epic adventures meet strategic card battles. You must ascend the Tower of Legends, build your best deck, take down monsters, and pave your own destiny.

Every card that you play comes at the cost of your health points. As a hero seeking the power of the tower, you will need to carefully manage your health. So, choose your moves wisely to come out victorious.

The game will launch sometime this year so, stay tuned for more updates. A development build is currently available on itch.io for all those eager to try it out. Remember, your feedback is very crucial and it will help shape the final game with enhanced experience for all.

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Kasedo Games and Bulwark Studios have announced that Ixion is coming out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in Q1 2025. This sci-fi/city builder originally came out on PC in 2022 with a huge success and now it’s finally ready to leave its mark on other platforms. It is also worth mentioning that the game already won the Best Strategy title at the Gamescom awards.

IXION is a city-building game with survival and exploration, that turns into a thrilling space opera among the stars. As Earth teeters on the edge of ecological collapse, DOLOS A.E.C. spearheads the mission to discover a new habitat for humanity. By a twist of fate or fortune, its prototype space station, the Tiqqun, ends up adrift, serving as a fragile sanctuary for the last vestiges of the human race. You, the administrator, are in command of this floating ark.

You must face the dangers of space, uncover its secrets, and extract its resources. Perils will arise both from outside and within. You will need to establish, maintain, and develop the Tiqqun’s infrastructure while managing the station’s population. Balancing their needs and maintaining their trust in you and the mission will be crucial.

There are no easy answers; your actions will have consequences, whether now or in the future. How you handle those consequences will determine whether you thrive or face extinction. So, are you ready for the ultimate challenge of survival?

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Peculiar Pixels has announced that their upcoming title BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots is coming out on Steam Early Access this summer. This hilarious party game elevates the ragdoll physics genre with unprecedented agility, outrageous power-ups, rocket boosters, and a vibrant voxel aesthetic. The standard price of the game will be £15.99 (and regional equivalents), however, it will be available for just £13.59 through a 15% launch discount.

BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots is a hilarious physics-based sandbox party game where you compete with your friends in silly sports. There are three total sports to choose from, namely: Box-Ball, Sumo Survival, and Stockpile. You must wrestle to victory online or split-screen in endless unique games. Win matches, unlock outfits, and show off your skills stylishly.

Nothing is impossible in this chaotic sandbox title. You can pull anything off as long as you are thinking outside the box. So, are you ready to claim your BOTSU Cup and become the ultimate winner?

Furthermore, a free demo version is already available on the platform for everyone. This demo features online and split-screen multiplayer, multiple game modes, arenas, and unlockable outfits, offering a first-hand experience of this madness.

To build up the hype, check out the official Early Access Trailer below.

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The indie game developer Masala Games has announced that their upcoming title, Detective Dotson will launch on Xbox Series consoles. This light-hearted Indian mystery-adventure game is the vision of former EA alumni (Spore) and Oscar-winning Pixar artist (Toy Story 3, Brave), Shalin Shodhan. It will also be coming out on PC via Steam as well, so stay tuned for the release date.

In Detective Dotson, you will step inside the shoes of the titular protagonist who is an aspiring Bollywood star turned reluctantly into a detective. Explore the richly detailed streets of India, collect clues, complete the evidence board, and solve various mysteries. You will encounter a colorful cast of characters, each with their own secrets.

The game draws heavy inspiration from Indian pop culture such as Bollywood and crime dramas like CID. All the while having its own unique narrative and aesthetic style crafted based on real-world Indian cities. It also features a single-player episodic story and 2-player couch co-op levels. Nikhil Rao of Indian Ocean collaborated to make an authentic OST for the game too.

“It’s the dream of every game developer to bring their game to console as it’s perceived to have the highest quality bar to clear,” says Shalin Shodhan, Founder and CEO of Masala Games. “We’re thankful that the Xbox Developer Acceleration Program believes in us. It’s not every day that one of the leading platforms in gaming takes notice. Their trust motivates us to do this opportunity justice.”

“We’re excited and proud to see our desi and Bollywood-inspired Detective Dotson release on Xbox Series consoles,” says Arjun Varma, India Lead—Global Expansion at Xbox. “Xbox wants to bring unique and diverse games from India to a global audience via our ID@Xbox Program. We are grateful to have Masala Games as an awesome partner on this journey.”

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OA Game Studio is thrilled to present its latest upcoming title, Anubis for PC and PlayStation 5. It is a unique title that combines elements of different genres such as simulation, action, adventure, and puzzle. It will be coming out in Q4 of this year, so stay tuned for more updates. In the meantime, check out the official PC trailer below.

In Anubis, play as the titular god of the underworld. You received an order from the god RA to destroy the army of the god Seth to stop his power. However, Seth has already built a mighty army of ancient desert monsters. These huge monsters even have the power to kill Gods. You can get stronger by defeating them and capturing the desert fire.

Here are some key features of the game:

– Starting a New Adventure: Experience adventures as the God Anubis reaches ancient Egypt.

– Exploration: Explore mysterious puzzles, deadly mazes, and caves in the Ancient Desert.

– Gain Mystical Abilities: Gain magical powers and solve puzzles.

– Huge Deadly Creatures: Fight deadly desert monsters from the ancient world.

– Survive: Destroy God Seth’s army and find the desert fire.

For more information regarding the game, make sure to visit the official Steam website right here.

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Raquel G. Cabañas has officially announced the Steam release date for Encounters: Music Stories. This awesome two-handed casual music rhythm game will arrive on the platform on 17th July 2024. Additionally, there is a demo with three levels for everyone to try out before its official release. What are you waiting for? Dive right into it and get a first-hand experience of it.

Encounters: Music Stories is a rhythm game where you guide charming characters, each playing a unique musical instrument, through various challenges. You need to clear obstacles to help them progress and reach the final encounter platform. While you can train each character individually, winning a level requires coordinating both hands to achieve harmony.

In this game, precision in rhythm and coordination are essential. If you enjoy challenging rhythm games, you’ll love it. Not sure if it’s your type? Try out the three levels available in the Steam demo.

Beyond its original concept, the gameplay is enriched with cute characters and heartfelt stories featuring a diverse range of marginalized or underrepresented individuals. This includes people with physical disabilities, women in tech, the elderly, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, among others.

Encounters: Music Stories is already available on Nintendo Switch, so make sure to check it out.

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2P Games and Leaves Games have announced that their upcoming title, The Dark Cave will release on Steam and Itch.io on 16th July. The standard price of the game will be $4.99 / €4.99, but there will be a two-week launch discount of 15%. Players eager to try it out before its official release can check out the demo which is available on both platforms.

The Dark Cave is a demanding pixel art turn-based strategy, deck-building roguelike game. Players must make strategic decisions and meticulously plan their moves while battling on two 3×3 grids. With limited mobility and a variety of weapons and abilities, every action is critical. There is no such thing as an easy choice as you take down wave after wave of enemies.

You can choose from three characters, each boasting over 20 upgradable abilities. Every run offers a unique experience due to the mix of characters, abilities, and additional elements. You have access to over 20 enhancement effects that provide permanent boosts across different characters. There are more than 20 potions with immediate, disposable effects, and 40+ relics that grant buffs for the current run. Carefully select your combat style to navigate to the cave’s innermost rooms.

Here are some key features:

– Fight in turn-based, 3×3 grids against hordes of enemies. The game requires players to properly execute their strategies: consider your moves and make calculated decisions!

– Carefully create a powerful deck of skills, enhancements, potions, and relics, and battle your way to victory!

– Make difficult decisions along the way: even meeting with merchants will mean you’ll have to sacrifice something to get what you want

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We’re so happy to once again bring you the weekly COGconnected cosplay feature. In previous iterations, we’ve showcased the brilliant Raisor Cosplay, the beautiful Sailor Virgo, and some incredible holiday-themed recreations. We’ve even posted coverage on the best cosplay couples! This week, we turn our attention to Lady Kayleen.

Without further ado, here’s the work of this wonderful cosplayer!

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Street Fighter 6 Year 2 has been announced, with a new Ultimate Pass to purchase. It includes 4 new fighters, their additional outfits and colors, 2 new stages, and 7700 drive tickets. With all these additions on the horizon, COGconnected thought it would be a good idea to look back on the triumph that has been Street Fighter 6 Year 1, and discuss the few ways Capcom can improve the game.

Maybe the important aspect of Street Fighter 6 is that it’s made Street Fighter really cool again. The Battle Hub is an online play space that has the feel of a high profile arcade. Player avatars can wader around and walk up to arcade machines to challenge opponents. It creates the feel of the Street Fighter II boom in the early 90s, where players would line up at arcade machines, to watch top players compete, or attempt to take a crack at them. Them whole game is dripping with a Japanese street style that’s very appealing in a post-Persona video game world.

The Pinnacle of 2D Fighting

The gameplay is still phenomenal. A new Modern combat system was introduced. It makes playing more accessible to newcomers, but the system is so effective that series veterans are enjoying using it. I still play with Classic Street Fighter controls in the Fighting Ground, which has the Arcade and Versus modes. But I use the new Modern style when playing in World Tour.

World Tour is my favorite new addition Street Fighter 6 has brought to the franchise. It’s basically like Street Fighter RPG, where players create an avatar, and play through a story that takes place in Metro City, and other smaller locations around the world. Every fighter in the game becomes a mentor in World Tour. The player gets experience points and levels up overall, but every mentor has their own set of levels for players to gain. As a player levels up with a mentor, they unlock that mentor’s move set. Every new character added to Street Fighter 6 is a mentor in World Tour, in addition to a playable fighter one would expect. New mentors also add additional quests and story content to World Tour, so every new fighter is a big deal.

4 DLC Fighters

The 4 fighters added over the course of Year 1 were Rashid, A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma. When Rashid dropped it was really interesting to play through World Tour and find out I had to play through some new quests in order to find him and begin his mentorship. All 4 fighters were thoughtful, quality additions. But story-wise, the only one fans were clamoring for was Akuma. Street Fighter 6’s core 18 fighters struck a great balance between classic fighters and new ones. The DLC fighters seem to be 3 deep cut past characters, mixed with one classic character.

The fighters coming to Street Fighter 6 in Year 2 are M. Bison, Terry Bogard, Mai Shiranui, and Elena. These are interesting choices. Bison was an inevitable addition, which would be obvious for anyone who’s played through the story in World Tour. I’m a little surprised he’s arriving so early, but very excited to play as him. He’s an essential franchise villain, and a classic charge fighter. He’s available right now, and his new design screams wanting to know what happened to create the change in appearance. When he was announced I was very curious to see how his presence affected Nayshall and JD. And after only a few days, Bison is already one of my favorite characters to use in the whole game.

Fatal Fury in Street Fighter?

Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui are both from the Fatal Fury franchise. It sounds like Street Fighter 6 will have a Fatal Fury/ King of Fighters crossover storyline, which is fun. But I don’t think it was the right choice this early in the game’s existence. Elena is a deeper cut character. She’s traditionally been very fun to play, with her capoeira fighting style. But she’s not super essential to the ongoing central storyline. All of these new characters could be implemented well, but 3 out of 4 are strange choices when there are so few classic fighters absent.

There are still some changes Capcom could implement to turn Street Fighter 6 from a great game, into a perfect game. The biggest problem is that its DLC is way too overpriced. The Year 2 Ultimate Pass is $50 USD. That’s almost the price of a full game! There are also Character Passes that are slightly cheaper than the Ultimate Pass. They just have the characters, and not the new levels. But right now there’s no way to upgrade from a Character Pass to an Ultimate Pass, without paying the full price of the Ultimate Pass. Hopefully this is a change Capcom makes soon.

Fight Money is Too Expensive

There are also lots of options peppered throughout the game to get players to buy Fight Money with real money, to get cosmetic avatar items. I don’t mind this in theory, but the cost of the items is outrageous. Earlier in the year, there were skins of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which I would have loved to have gotten. When I went to buy them it turned out that these avatar skins were close to $20 each, which is absolutely outrageous. $5 per turtle would have been begrudgingly acceptable, but at the $20 price point a lot of people won’t ever consider cosmetic Fight Money purchases.

Avatar creation could be much more robust. The tattoo options are especially slim. Over the course of World Tour, lots of clothing items are unlocked, but it’s still not enough to make a fighter conjured from your imagination. The WWE 2K games have a phenomenal character creation system that I wish the Street Fighter devs would look at. The game is flawless when it comes to creating move builds, but some obvious work needs to be done in the appearance department.

And finally, I’d like to add that by the end of this year there will still be only 26 fighters. The game launched with 18, and 4 fighters per year seems like Capcom’s releasing the bare minimum amount. 6 fighters a year would make a much bigger difference, and would make the $50 price tag hurt less. They do require more effort to implement than in past games, because of the way they’re incorporated into World Tour, but right now, the price still isn’t right.

In Conclusion

Street Fighter 6 is a phenomenal 2D fighting game. Maybe the best ever. But Capcom is taking an approach that makes it feel like a premium product that puts quality over quantity. Everything they’ve done is great, but if they could make the few changes outlined in this article, they’d maybe have something to top Street Fighter II as the greatest fighting game of all time. Year 2 is offering some great content, even if Capcom keeps things more of the same. Mortal Kombat 1 and Tekken 8 were also phenomenal fighting game releases in the past year, but Street Fighter 6 really is the best of the best. See you in the Battle Hub!

What were your favorite parts of Street Fighter 6 Year 1? What are you most looking forward to in Year 2? Let us know in the comments.

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DLCs are a bit like a second slice of pie. If the first slice was good, do you really need more? And if the first slice was mid, will the second make it better? Especially with a well-received game, fans have come to expect DLC. But often it disappoints, either by being too short or feeling superfluous. Then there’s the difficult choice of how players will access the new content. Make it available to everyone and veteran players will complain, but make it dependent on finishing some major portion of the base game, and you lock out potential new fans (and income). FromSoftware has always been masters of DLC. With Shadow of the Erdtree, they have released what is likely the best DLC for any game, ever. Hyperbole? Maybe, maybe not.

Shadow of the Erdtree is the first — and certainly only — expansion for 2022’s Elden Ring. Playing a FromSoft game has always been like solving a Rubik’s cube covered in thorns. Beating it becomes an obsession, but at the cost of bloody hands. In many ways, Elden Ring gave the player optional padded gloves to wear, and it opened the door to millions of players. It could be said that Shadow of the Erdtree takes those gloves completely off. While it makes hefty demands, however, it pays equally hefty rewards. The challenge is back, baby.

The Question of Difficulty

When it was revealed that the DLC was gated behind a pair of late-game — though optional — bosses, some casual players were resigned to never playing it (only 62% of Elden Ring players had reached the required boss). Others scrambled to complete the basic requirements. But FromSoft knew its core audience. After over two years, the developer assumed that most dedicated players had beaten the game, often several timers over. The core fans were more than ready for new and heftier challenges. 

And challenge it delivered. To the point where the chorus of “it’s too difficult” became hard for FromSoftware to ignore. So, the developer did something rare in its history. Miyazaki and company tweaked the balance post-launch. They made the DLC-only upgrade system even more helpful to players in the early hours of the game.

FromSoft games have never just been about skill or gear, however. Lack one, and you can rely on the other to see you through. Shadow of the Erdtree’s enemies — especially bosses — are often immensely challenging. As always, players with a mastery of mechanics will have the easiest — though not easy — time. But anyone with high-level gear and a smart combination of weapons, armor, and enhancements can muscle through. Shadow of the Erdtree drops some amazing new weapons, too. They’ll change things up in the base game’s PvP community for sure. 

Smart Quality of Life Improvements

Shadow of the Erdtree gives fans both long-requested improvements to the game as well as QOL changes they didn’t even know they wanted. Most of these transfer to the base game as well. First and foremost is the ability to quickly identify new loot. After two years, a player’s inventory is a bulging treasure chest of stuff that can take a long time to scroll through. Shadow of Erdtree tags new acquisitions, making it easy to find that shiny new weapon or talisman. It’s a small thing but much appreciated.

Difficulty scaling in the DLC is handled in a way that rewards high-level players without punishing those with minimum stats. Rather than change the stats on enemies, the game generously doles out two optional items that increase both offensive and defensive player stats. Use the items and the game gets a little easier. But players can opt to not use them and keep the challenge dialed to max. This system doesn’t carry back into the base game. As noted, since release the developer has made the upgrade system even more useful to struggling players.

Lore and narrative are often ignored, but in FromSoftware games, they are nearly always guides to where to go next and what to do. Players of Elden Ring complained that the story signposting was a bit too obtuse. That’s a shame, because the mythic, multi-layered story in Elden Ring is haunting and tragic. 

The story and progression in Shadow of the Erdtree are more clearly designated by a series of crosses, each with a bit of lore and NPCs with helpful maps. Of course, players who couldn’t care less about why they’re there and the backstory of the bosses can still have plenty of hack-and-slash fun. As always, there is a world of hidden content for players to stumble upon. 

Matter of Size and Scope

A lot of DLCs are small chapters of added content that can be completed in a couple of hours. They offer up a new area, a handful of new enemies or weapons, and call it good.

As befits FromSoftware’s sprawling masterpiece of Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree is longer than the majority of action games, clocking in at a minimum of 30-40 hours. What’s not apparent from the map is that most zones have several vertical layers, underground dungeons, and hidden areas, so that the explorable map is much bigger than it already appears. Of course, just like the main game, Shadow of the Erdtree is filled with a huge amount of visual and artistic variety and environmental contrast.

While the DLC naturally recycles some enemy types from Elden Ring, it also includes well over 100 new bosses, dozens of new weapons, spells, incantations, and armor. It’s a great way to refresh the experience of the main game, as all of the new gear can be brought back into the base game to mix up familiar PvP play and make new game + runs more interesting. Generous is a serious understatement.

Nothing’s perfect, of course. Shadow of the Erdtree has a few performance problems and graphical quirks. The difficulty curve is a bit binary: either pretty easy or very difficult, with less middle ground than the base game. 

But small issues aside, Shadow of the Erdtree is everything FromSoftware fans were hoping for. Huge, complex, and challenging, Shadow of the Erdtree does what few DLCs accomplish. It gives the player a rewarding new experience by itself and enriches and even improves the base game. Yes, the wait was agony, but the reward is sweet. Like every FromSoft game, it raises the bar for other developers daring to release sub-par DLC.

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June 2024 was a unique month for video game reviews. Almost all of the games covered in The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games from June 2024 are releases mentioned in the Top 5 Video Games Arriving in June 2024. All three of the games from The Good section of this article were hotly anticipated. And one of the games from The Bad section of this article might be remembered a little too fondly by franchise fans. Without further ado, here are The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games from June 2024:

The Good

Destiny 2: The Final Shape DLC

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Bungie nailed it with Destiny 2: The Final Shape! It’s the narrative conclusion to all the events of all the expansions. The story is much more linear and focused than past expansions. But it’s a conclusion that ties up everything, and packs an epic emotional punch. With some of Destiny 2’s expansions being less than stellar, Destiny 2: The Final Shape greatly exceeded our reviewer’s expectations. They wrote “it’s perhaps the closest Destiny has come to feeling like vintage, Halo-era Bungie”, which is the highest praise an FPS can get.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

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There wasn’t any doubt in anyone’s mind that Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree was going to be excellent, and an obvious entry on The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games from June 2024. It continues the quality of Elden Ring, but adds a new endgame area the size of two areas. The only critiques our reviewer had were that a few bosses were repeated, and to access the DLC, you basically have to have beaten the main game. They mentioned “to see everything plan in 60+ hours of playtime”. This is DLC the size of a full game, and a must play for all Souls fans.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

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Shin Megami Tensei V is an excellent monster collecting JRPG. It brought open world exploration elements to the dark monster collecting franchise. On first glance, it seems almost perfect, but after beating the game, a lot of players found the story felt a little hollow. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance corrects this by adding a new plotline that adds fullness to the narrative that compliments the base game’s gameplay. Our reviewer wrote the new plotline protagonist “Yoko is a very engaging heroine in all her bitter glory”, so people who have beaten the original version for the Switch have a great reason to play this upgraded version. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance easily deserves to be on The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games from June 2024.

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July 2024 is such a cool month for video game releases. It seems like there’s something for everyone. There’s a few massive releases, several of which are new IPs. Similar to June 2024, our top spot is a major DLC drop. Our runner up this month is the long-awaited Earth Defense Force 6! For those who haven’t played an EDF game before, they’re dopey Japanese 3^rd person shooters that have more to do with spectacle than polish. Check out the trailer below. And without further ado, the Top 5 Video Games Arriving in July 2024 are:

5. Nintendo World Championships – July 18

The Nintendo World Championships took place in 1990. They were a series of events where players got a combined score in the NES games Super Mario Bros., Tetris, and Rad Racer. Finalists were given NES cartridges that had the games and scoring used in the competition. There are an estimated 350 of those cartridges in existence, and they are usually listed on eBay for around $25,000 USD. In honor of this most expensive and ridiculous NES game, Nintendo is releasing an official Nintendo World Championships game for the Switch! It will feature at least 13 different NES games, as opposed to the original 3. Expect lots of modern features, and an experience similar to the Wii U’s NES Remix games. Nintendo World Championships is kind of a goofy entry to the Top 5 Video Games Arriving in July 2024, but how could we not include it!?

4. The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak – July 5

The Trails series is almost caught up in North America! We’re only one game behind Japan now! The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak is the first game in the new Daybreak series. It’s the start of a new story arc that takes place in the Calvard Republic. This JRPG has been out in Japan for 3 years! Trails fans have been waiting for its release in North America for a long time, which makes it an obvious entry in the Top 5 Video Games Arriving in July 2024. The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak will be available for everything expect Xbox.

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