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Castlevania Netflix Spinoff Series Announced, Will Center on Richter Belmont and Maria Renard

  by   Tim Villasor  
June 11, 2021 1:45 pm in News

Prepare to travel to the late 18th century and join a new generation of vampire hunters and heroes, as the upcoming Castlevania Netflix spinoff series has been announced, and will center on Richter Belmont and Maria Renard — adapting the events of the game Rondo of Blood!

Here’s the tweet announcing the exciting news to Castlevania fans, and Samuel Deats has corrected Netflix that Richter is the great great great great grandson of Trevor and Sypha!

Announced during Netflix’s Geeked Week digital event by the Castlevania series showrunners that include Samuel and Adam Deats, the new series will pick up many many years after the events of season 4 — with Richter being the descendant of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades in this adaptation of the 1993 side-scrolling adventure game that was originally released for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM system in 1993.

While the story and premise of this spin-off isn’t fully revealed yet, what has been revealed is that it’s set in 1792 and in France during the events of the French Revolution. As this is Netflix’s take on the Castlevania series they have free reign to tell this story, and it will be interesting to see how they adapt Richter and Maria and how it relates to the plot of the game it’s based on — and if this will lead into the events of Symphony of the Night with Alucard as that critically acclaimed game was a direct sequel to Rondo of Blood!

Castlevania Season 4 was the final season of the show and is now streaming on Netflix. The release date for this spinoff has not been given, so stay tuned for more updates.

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New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week June 11, 2021

  by   Alex Co  
1:05 pm in News

It’s Friday, and for guardians in Destiny 2, it’s another chance to earn new loot in Trials of Osiris! Another exciting week of trails, which means a new batch or rewards! As always, MP1st is here to bring you the Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards this week June 11, 2021

New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week June 11, 2021:

Don’t forget that we’ll be updating the rewards list as they are known, so make sure to check back on this post from time to time. Once it’s finalized, we’ll post an “update” in the headline and let our readers know it’s final.

Trials of Osiris Map

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Rewards

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  • 3 Wins (Powerful): Eye of Sol! (Legendary Sniper Rifle)
  • 5 Wins (Powerful): The Messenger! (Legendary Pulse Rifle)
  • 7 Wins (Pinnacle): Arms ! (Class Item)
  • Flawless (Pinnacle): Igneuous Hammer! (Legendary Hand Cannon – Adept)

Bounties

Name Description Cost Requirement Reward
End Game Complete matches and rounds. Wins in the Trials of Osiris grant the most efficient progress. Awards the 3 Win Challenge reward from this week. 1000 Glimmer 100 Progress XP & Glimmer & 35 Valor Rank Progress & 5 Trials Token & 1 Trials Engram
Arsenal of Light As a fireteam, defeat opponents using abilities in the Trials of Osiris. 1000 Glimmer 100 Ability XP & Glimmer & 35 Valor Rank Progress & 5 Trials Token

Passages

Name Perk Cost
Passage of Mercy Forgives one loss per run. 25000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Ferocity With zero losses, your third win grants a bonus win. 25000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Wealth Increased tokens from reaching 3, 5, and 7 wins on a ticket. 35000 Glimmer & 25 Legendary Shards
Passage of Wisdom Grants bonus XP from Trials wins, scaling with the number of wins on a ticket. 35000 Glimmer & 25 Legendary Shards
Passage of Confidence Grants bonus rewards from Flawless Chest. 50000 Glimmer & 50 Legendary Shards
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Destiny 2 Xur Location Today June 11, 2021 (And What Xur Is Selling)

  by   Alex Co  
1:05 pm in News

It’s Friday and for Destiny 2 players, this means Xur is back to sell his wares!  If you’re asking what Xur is selling in Destiny 2 this week and where he’s holed up, we’re here to help! The MP1st Destiny 2 Xur location today June 11, 2021 post is live, and you can check out Xur’s list of items this week.

Destiny 2 Xur Location Today June 11, 2021 (And What Xur Is Selling):

Xûr, Agent of the Nine

Description:

A peddler of strange curios, Xûr’s motives are not his own. He bows to his distant masters, the Nine.

Location:

Tower, Hangar

Exotic Gear:

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Exotic Engram Engram 97 Legendary Shards
Two-Tailed Fox Heavy Rocket Launcher 29 Legendary Shards
St0mp-EE5 Hunter Leg Armor 18 10 2 2 14 13 59 23 Legendary Shards
Severance Enclosure Titan Chest Armor 6 14 12 6 21 2 61 23 Legendary Shards
Chromatic Fire Warlock Chest Armor 2 16 15 13 8 10 64 23 Legendary Shards

Exotic Ciphers:

Name Type Cost
A Question Quest Step

What’s a Xûr?

Xûr, Agent of the Nine, is a strange vendor who randomly appears in a Public Sector on one of the Worlds. Xûr sells Exotic equipment and only takes Legendary Shards in exchange for them.

TL;DR: He’s the Santa Claus of Destiny and every weekend is Christmas. Sometimes he brings you what you want, sometimes he brings you coal. Mostly it’s coal.

When does Xûr visit?

Xûr visits every Friday at 17:00 UTC and departs at Weekly Reset (Tuesday 17:00 UTC). If you would like to see all the live conversions of Time Zones, please follow this link here.

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E3 2021 Preview Trailer Released

  by   Tim Villasor  
12:53 pm in News

Prepare for a world of video game announcements, news, and reveals for the next few days, as E3 2021 promotes things with a new preview trailer released —

Here’s the trailer showing teasing the hype and excitement to come.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70U2B51FgEw

For those new to the whole Electronic Entertainment Experience, here’s a little overview from the official website of the event.

Evolutionary access

E3 2021 is embracing the future and showcasing the video game industry with an all-virtual event that will engage everyone, everywhere.

Designed for you

With live press conferences and a four-day long video stream, E3 2021’s virtual format gives you unprecedented access to the premier video game industry event.

Wherever you are

In 2021, E3 is coming to you. This year’s event will be a reimagined and hyper-engaged digital experience, paving the way for so much more in 2022 and beyond.

If you’re wondering what will happen and what’s going down for E3 2021, be sure to check out the full broadcast schedule of the event here, as well as the other showcases and companies that will be in attendance which you can read the news and highlights on at the archives.

E3 2021 will be a digital livestream event that will run from June 12 to June 15.

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Battlefield 2042 Steelbook Case Exclusive Case From GameStop Revealed, New Screenshot Out

  by   Alex Co  
12:44 pm in News

While EA has already revealed the pre-order bonus and different editions Battlefield 2042 is going to be released in come October, there’s also another variant out, and this one features the Battlefield 2042 steelbook case, which is exclusive to mega-retailer, GameStop.

Those who pre-order the game on GameStop, you’ll get the exclusive steelbook case shown below, and nope, it’s not available for digital game buyers.

 

In addition to the steelbook, the official Xbox Store listing for Battlefield 2042 has also revealed a new screenshot as well! It looks to be the Kaleidoscope map which is based in Singapore, and features a haze of what I assume is tied to the map’s gameplay-altering feature:

In other Battlefield 2042 news, don’t forget to check out the breakdown and trailer analysis we ran a few days ago, and the game will feature a level editor it seems as well.

Battlefield 2042 will be released on October 22 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Xbox and Bethesda E3 Games Showcase Will Be 90 Minutes Long

  by   Tim Villasor  
11:54 am in News

Prepare to enjoy a long showcase from the folks at Microsoft and its affiliates, as Xbox and Bethesda E3 Games Showcase will be 90 minutes long — hyping up some big announcements and teasers for gamers to consume and enjoy!

Come June 13 Sunday and for an hour and a half, the world will be treated to some of the biggest news and reveals that will be coming from the makers of Halo and its Xbox line-up of consoles. The folks at Bethesda will also be in attendance, with the people behind popular IPs such as Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Doom getting ready to blow our collective minds with the new stuff they’re going to show off.

In just over 48 hours, gamers across the globe will come together to watch the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, featuring the latest on games from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and our partners from around the world.

The show will run about 90 minutes in length and will be packed with everything you want to know about the epic gaming lineup coming to Xbox this holiday, upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass, and more.

Additionally, the livestream of the show will support 1080p 60FPS, as well as 4K 60FPS broadcast being available right after the showcase. There will also be subtitles for different languages, making this a worldwide spectacle for gamers to enjoy at the comfort of their own home or workplace.

In related Microsoft news, the company also says they are developing new Xbox consoles that won’t come to light for years — which you can read about here.

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Returnal Upcoming Update 1.4.0 Makes Platinum Trophy Easier to Get

  by   Alex Co  
11:32 am in News

Housemarque has announced that a new patch is scheduled to drop for Returnal this coming Monday, June 14! The Returnal upcoming update 1.4.0 will have a host of fixes, and more importantly, will make it easier for players to Platinum the game! Head on for the list of changes.

Returnal Upcoming Update 1.4.0 Patch Notes:

Patch 1.4.0 is set to release on Monday, June 14th at 12PM (GMT+3)

Highlights:

  • Platinum: Added support for replaying certain Act 1 & Act 2 Trophies

  • Platinum: Added support to retroactively award Trophies which cannot be replayed

  • Platinum: Added additional locations for Scout Logs 9, 34, 35 & 46 to appear more often

  • Platinum: Fixed an issue where 1 Cipher was sometimes unobtainable for Biome Survey Trophies

  • Platinum: Fixed an issue where some Activity Cards displayed an incorrect count

  • UI: HUD labels for items are now hidden when Selene is firing a weapon

  • UI: Fixed an issue where 2 actions could be mapped to a single button after switching controller presets

  • Cinematics: Fixed a rare audio sync issue in the secret ending

  • Audio: General mix improvements across the experience

  • Audio: Improved surround sound setup support across the experience

  • Audio: Added more DualSense haptics across cinematic moments for deeper immersion

  • Audio: Added DualSense haptics when using the Icarian Grapnel

  • Audio: Improved the dynamic range recommendations system

  • Audio: Allow users to override the dynamic range recommendations

  • Audio: Allow users to change audio output from the game menu

Game Balance:

  • Balance: Various bug fixes to certain artifacts, parasites, consumables, and when certain malfunctions can occur in the early parts of the game

  • Balance: Players no longer receive parasites as rewards when players avenge their corpses

  • Balance: Enemies, Weapons, and Bosses – difficulty adjustments in all Biomes for a more balanced gameplay experience

Misc Bug-fixes:

  • Fixed an issue where Hyperion may drop the Key out of reach

  • Fixed an issue where Ophion may become invisible if the player uses a Reconstructor during the fight

  • Fixed weapons not being found in Biomes after scanning but not collecting them

  • Fixed an issue where Selene could jump impossibly long distances

  • Fixed multiple issues where Selene may become trapped in a room

  • Fixed a rare freezing issue when teleporting in Crimson Wastes

  • Fixed occasional frame rate drops when using the Electropylon Driver

  • Performance improvements, crash fixes, and multiple minor bug fixes

Hopefully, this patch won’t break anything in the game like what the old patches did. If you still haven’t bought Returnal yet, go check out our review to see why it’s worth a look.
Source: Housemarque
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Gorgeous New Elden Ring Screenshots Released

  by   James Lara  
9:30 am in News

Following today’s gameplay reveal, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have released a fresh batch of Elden Ring screenshots, showcasing some gorgeous visuals.

Down below you’ll find a number of new screenshots for Elden Ring, all beautifully showcasing the many locations that we will explore next year.

Elden Ring Screenshots

Talk about stunning! This is certainly going to be one title you won’t want to miss out on, especially for all you Soulborne fans out there.

About Elden Ring

ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki – creator of the influential DARK SOULS video game series; and George R.R. Martin – author of The New York Times best-selling fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to-date.

Hidetaka Miyazaki, President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core, Dark Souls, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire – A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made.

Elden Ring will be releasing on January 21, 2022 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC.

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Ray Trace Reflections Are Beyond This Dimension

  by   James Lara  
8:49 am in News

Just by looking at it, you can tell that Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is one amazing looking game, offering near Pixar quality visuals. Honestly it’s like no other game before it, but that certainly shouldn’t come as a surprise considering Insomniac Games have always been pushing what they could do. And with the power of the PS5 fully being taken advantage of, Insomniac Games have created a technical masterpiece, especially when it comes to ray tracing. We’ve seen our fair share of titles taking advantage of it, but Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart has truly highlighted the feature, making this one of the best games to make use of it. Here are some screenshots showing off the incredible ray trace reflections in Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart.

Down below you’ll find a number of screenshots that I took during my Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart playthrough, all showcasing the spectacular ray tracing reflection effect that Insomniac Games have masterfully implemented.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Ray Trace Reflection Images

There’s plenty of more to experience in the game itself, and while there are three different visual modes, it hard to play this in anything but the ray tracing ones. I suggest new players to play Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart in performance ray tracing as the mode rocks a solid 60FPS, all while for the most part maintaining all that ray tracing goodness.

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is now available, exclusively for the PS5. We will have out review up soon, so stay tuned!

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Elite Dangerous Update 1.55 Patch Notes for June 11, Deployed for Version 3.01

  by   Alex Co  
8:22 am in News

Frontier Developments has released the Elite Dangerous update 1.55 June 11 patch, which is also called the version 3.01 title update by the studio. This brings fixes to Horizons and the Odyssey portions of the game, which you can read about in the patch notes below.

Elite Dangerous Update 1.55 Patch Notes (version 3.01:

Elite Dangerous: Horizons

  • General fixes to improve stability of the game have been implemented.
  • A moon has been reinstated in the Sharur system, which disappeared in Update 2 and caused issues for players trying to log into game whilst present in Sharur.

Elite Dangerous: Odyssey

  • General fixes to improve stability of the game have been implemented.
  • A fix has been implemented so that the scope of the manticore oppressor is no longer obscured.
  • A fix for a softlock when entering the CMDR panel via the access UI (due to the player being unable to back out) has been implemented.
  • A fix for the shuttle becoming stuck in a loop of docking requests when trying to land at a hostile settlement has been implemented.

Don’t forget, consoles still have yet to get the Odyssey update. Once it’s out, we’ll let our readers know.

Source: Frontier forums

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Guilty Gear Strive Update 1.003 Patch Notes for June 11

  by   Alex Co  
8:02 am in News

Arc System Works has released the Guilty Gear Strive update 1.003 (1.003.000) June 11 patch, and this is for technical and connection fixes, as there are no fighter balance changes yet given the game just got released. This will also

Guilty Gear Strive Update 1.003 Patch Notes:

Here’s what’s got changed per the developers (note that it was in JP and was translated by Google, so wording might be a bit rough):

  • General online battles

Fixed a bug where the game was forcibly terminated due to an application error when the battle was settled

  • Player Match

Fixed a bug that caused an application error and forced termination of the game when displaying member information by right stick operation under certain circumstances

Battle stage the processing load of the stage has been reduced to improve the problem that the behavior becomes extremely slow when playing online battles in the “L’oro Di Illyria” stage.

The studio has also outlined some of the known issues they are investigating:

Stay tuned to our Guilty Gear Strive review hitting the site soon!

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Metal Slug Tactics Announced, Brings the Beloved Run and Gun Series to Tactical Strategy

  by   Tim Villasor  
June 10, 2021 9:00 pm in News

Prepare to take on an army of fascists with Marco, Tarma, Fio, and Eri in a new battleground, as Metal Slug Tactics has been announced — which brings the beloved run and gun series to the tactical strategy scene with grid-based action warfare!

Here’s the reveal trailer for this SNK series turned into a new kind of video game!

Here’s the overview and details on this brand new direction for the Metal Slug franchise via press release.

Metal Slug Tactics reunites Marco, Eri, Fio, and Tarma as they lead the Peregrine Falcon Squad into a new battlefield through dynamic, strategic combat. Players wield classic METAL SLUG weaponry, leveraging skill trees, perks, and a super attack-fueling adrenaline system to outwit and demolish flanks of the series’ signature villains. Paired with gorgeous pixel art and fluid animation which faithfully channels the series’ timeless aesthetic, Metal Slug Tactics is a natural extension of METAL SLUG’s beloved visuals. Each mission’s heated battle is energized through original music by Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, League of Legends, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, and Streets of Rage 4’s Mr. X Nightmare DLC among other titles). Metal Slug Tactics is both a respectful homage to an all-time classic and an imaginative new way to celebrate the renowned series.

Check out the other SNK news and headlines for other franchises such as The King of Fighters over at our archives here.
Metal Slug Tactics will be released on PC via Steam at a date yet to be announced.
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Among Us Upcoming Update Adds New Features, Achievements, Hide & Seek Mode

  by   Tim Villasor  
8:35 pm in News

Looks like Among Us players will have plenty to do now that InnerSloth is adding new stuff to the game, as a new Among Us upcoming update has been revealed — which adds new features, achievements, and a hide and seek mode that should give new ways to play this online multiplayer game! This was revealed during the Summer Game Fest which took place today.

Here’s the reveal trailer highlighting the new stuff coming to the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIk8LOukOQI

Among the new stuff coming to the game, there’s a new hide & seek mode, as well as new colors, roles, and cosmetics for players to choose, as well as new achievements to gain and the announcement that map 5 for the game is in development.

If you’re new to the whole Among Us universe, here’s the overview from the official website.

Join your crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal!

Play online or over local wifi with 4-10 players as you attempt to hold your spaceship together and return back to civilization. But beware…as there may be an alien impostor aboard!

One crewmate has been replaced by a parasitic shapeshifter. Their goal is to eliminate the rest of the crew before the ship reaches home. The Impostor will sabotage the ship, sneak through vents, deceive, and frame others to remain anonymous and kill off the crew.

While everyone is fixing up the ship, no one can talk to maintain anonymity. Once a body is reported, the surviving crew will openly debate who they think The Impostor is. The Impostor’s goal is to pretend that they are a member of the crew. If The Impostor is not voted off, everyone goes back to maintaining the ship until another body is found. If The Impostor is voted off, the crew wins!

Among Us came to the PS4 and PS5 a month ago, which we reported about here. The game is also available on Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.

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DBZ Kakarot Update 1.60 Patch Notes; Adds Trunks: The Warrior of Hope DLC

  by   Alex Co  
8:31 pm in News

CyberConnect2 has released the DBZ Kakarot update 1.60 patch, and it’s for the final DLC of the game, Trunks: The Warrior of Hope! Check out the trailer for what’s included in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot’s concluding premium DLC! If you haven’t bought it yet, the Season Pass is available for $24.99, and will include all three DLC drops.

Don’t forget, the data can be downloaded today, but the DLC itself will officially be out (and playable) tomorrow.

DBZ Kakarot Update 1.60 Patch Notes:

  • Implemented data for “-TRUNKS- THE WARRIOR OF HOPE”
  • Made other adjustments

Fight and bring peace to the future with DLC 3: Trunks the Warrior of Hope! for #DRAGONBALLZ: Kakarot! Explore a familiar world set in a different timeline, ravaged by the android’s reign of terror!

While there aren’t any patch notes released just yet, here are the known info regarding Trunks: The Warrior of Hope via the PlayStation Blog which was posted earlier today.

  • About the same length as the Saiyan Saga, Frieza Saga
  • Androids are much stronger compared to the main story
  • Players can survive by finding a way to escape by clearing specific conditions in battle

If Bandai Namco releases official patch notes, we’ll be sure to update the post.

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Annupurna Interactive Showcase Announced for July 29

  by   Alex Co  
7:15 pm in News

Annapurna Interactive, publisher of such titles like The Unfinished Swan, What Remains of Edith Finch and more, have announced that the company will hold their own games showcase! The Annapurna Interactive Showcase is set for July 29!

This is the company’s first-ever showcase, and and will feature upcoming games, gameplay reveals, and more! Gamers can expect The Artful Escape, Skin Deep, Solar Ash, Neon White, Stray and more to be present at the show.

Annupurna Interactive Showcase Schedule:

What: Annapurna Interactive Showcase

When: Thursday, July 29 @ 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST

Where: Annapurna Interactive’s YouTube and Twitch channels

I’m personally hoping to see some innovative games shown off. Annapurna Interactive has been known to release narrative-driven, deep experiences, so we’re excited to see what they have to show.

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House of Ashes Story Trailer and Release Date Revealed

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Prepare to embark in another terrifying adventure in The Dark Pictures Anthology series, as a new House of Ashes trailer and the release date of the game has been revealed at this year’s Summer Game Fest — showing what horrific dangers a group of unsuspecting soldiers will face later this year!

Here’s the trailer — which announces the game coming to PC and consoles this October 22!

Wondering what the synopsis for this newest chapter is about? Read it below straight from the press release.

The place… Iraq. The time… 2003. In the shadow of the Zagros mountains a military unit comes under fire from Iraqi forces. The resulting firefight causes an earth tremor where both sides fall into the ruins of a buried Sumerian temple. With all communication with the outside world severed, our protagonists are trapped in a terrifying underworld they must navigate to escape – unaware that something ancient and evil has awakened in the shadows and has found new prey to hunt. Horrific discoveries and impossible decisions now face the survivors as they strive to escape the terrifying threat they’ve awakened. Will they each prioritize their own survival, or put aside their fears and personal rivalries to fight together as one against these underworld monsters?

In addition to a standard edition, House of Ashes will also offer an exclusive Pazuzu Edition, which includes the House of Ashes game, the Pazuzu Edition box, an exclusive underworld creature figurine, a metal pin, exclusive art print, stickers, and access to the pre-order bonus, known as The Curator’s Cut. Day-1 access to The Curator’s Cut opens up previously unavailable scenes with different playable characters and outcomes.

If you missed the last House of Ashes gameplay trailer reveal, you can check it out here.

House of Ashes will be released for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on October 22.

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Koch Media Announces New Gaming Label Called Prime Matter

  by   Tim Villasor  
6:23 pm in News

Koch Media is expanding and going to give more opportunities to developers, as the company announces a new gaming label called Prime Matter — which will be the go-to publisher service for developers everywhere.

As revealed during the Summer Game Fest event, Prime Matter is a newly announced label operating directly from Koch Media’s own headquarters out in Munish. Prime Matters is being helmed by Koch Media’s Mario Gerhold, who will lead the passionate team in their future endeavors.

“Prime Matter is a new home for premium games, offering both current and future partners the expertise of the Koch Media Group alongside a new and dynamic team dedicated to maximizing their true potential,” said Koch Media’s CEO Klemens Kundratitz. “The core of the video games industry is, of course, entertainment. Prime Matter will constantly look to innovate and inspire players across all its activities while retaining the fundamental values of what makes our industry so special – it’s intrinsically fun.”
Down below you’ll find a lit of games that Prime Matter will be set to publish, including the highly anticipated PayDay 3.

PAYDAY 3 – By Starbreeze Studios (Sweden) – The latest upcoming installment in this high-octane first person co-op shooter game, set in a Hollywood-like environment, that lets players live out the fantasy of being a world-class career criminal who joins the legendary PAYDAY gang to master the art of heisting

Crossfire: Legion – Smilegate and Prime Matter are teaming to up to release Canadian developer Blackbird Interactive’s RTS game, Crossfire: Legion. The world of Crossfire provides the perfect scenario and backdrop for an RTS thanks to its unique approach to futuristic global warfare and warring factions

The Next Painkiller Game – The legendary Painkiller is back

(New IP) Scars Above – By Mad Head Games (Serbia) is a dark sci-fi action adventure that sees a lone protagonist having to survive on a hostile nightmare world

(New IP) Codename Final Form (working title) – From Polish developers Reikon Games is an adrenaline fueled futuristic FPS with the player taking on the role of a cybernetic Valkyrie saving humanity from extinction

(New IP) The Last Oricru – From the minds of developers GoldKnights (Czech Republic), comes The Last Oricru, a third-person action RPG taking place in a unique middle age setting, combined with sci-fi elements

(New IP) Echoes Of The End (working title) – Developed by Icelandic studio Myrkur Games – a story-driven single-player action adventure in a unique fantasy world, following the story of Ryn who is in search of her real purpose

(New IP) The Chant (working title) – Developed by Canadian Studio Brass Token, their upcoming psychological thriller is an atmospheric third-person psychedelic horror adventure

(New IP) Encased – From Russian developer Dark Crystal Games, Encased is a classic RPG where the player is on a mission to discover the secrets hidden underneath a mysterious dome

Officially coming to Nintendo Switch: Kingdom Come Deliverance by Warhorse Studios in collaboration with Saber Interactive

Kings Bounty 2 – Developed by 1C Entertainment (Russia), King’s Bounty II is the RPG successor of the well-known franchise which defined RPG strategy, coming August 24, 2021 for PC and console.

Not a bad list, especially when you consider a majority of these are brand-new IPs. We’ll have more details on each of the games later today so be sure to check back here later!

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King of Fighters 15 Brings KOF 14 Character Luong Back for the Sequel

  by   Tim Villasor  
5:53 pm in News

Get ready to brawl it out as one of the new fighters from the previous King of Fighters returns, as the King of Fighters 15 brings KOF 14 character Luong back for the sequel — and she’s got some fresh new moves to accompany her as well.

Here’s the character reveal trailer for this fighter straight from the folks at SNK.

As she’s fairly new to the scene, here’s Luong’s official bio from the King of Fighters wiki.the latter’s dismay given that he’s already married with children.

Luong is a “femme fatale” type woman fighter with mysterious motivations. She met Gang-Il during his world tour, and fell in love with him.

A seductive woman of elegance, Luong likes to “play” with her opponents and feels excited in the heat of battle. Outside of battle, she shows less of her cold side and rather shows affection towards Gang-il and his star student Kim, much to the latter’s dismay given that he’s already married with children.

While Luong is the latest character to be revealed for the playable roster, KOF fans won’t be able to play King of Fighters 15 until next year as production of the game has been delayed due to the pandemic.

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Elden Ring Will Offer Free Next-Gen Upgrades

  by   James Lara  
4:57 pm in News

For those who have been unlucky in securing a next-gen console (PS5 and Xbox Series,) we have some great news for you if you plan on picking up Elden Ring next year, as Bandai Namco will be offering free next-gen upgrades for when you finally take the jump.

As revealed in a press release, Elden Ring will offer free next-gen upgrades for PlayStation and Xbox gamers. If you plan on buying the game on PS4, the upgrade to the PS5 will be available via the PlayStation Store as a separate game download. Xbox One owners moving to either Xbox Series console will be happy to know that Elden Ring will support Smart Delivery, meaning when you load the game up on a Series console it will automatically give you the best version of it, hassle free.

This is certainly great news and we cannot wait for the release. Oh, and incase you haven’t already, be sure to watch the gameplay reveal trailer!

About Elden Ring

ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki – creator of the influential DARK SOULS video game series; and George R.R. Martin – author of The New York Times best-selling fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to-date.

Hidetaka Miyazaki, President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core, Dark Souls, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire – A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made.

Elden Ring will be releasing in January 2022 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam).

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A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.

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Evil Dead: The Game Gameplay Overview Trailer Shows Ash and Friends Having a Groovy Time

  by   Tim Villasor  
4:48 pm in News

Prepare for all kinds of mayhem and gore that’s befitting of Sam Raimi’s legendary Evil Dead series, as Evil Dead: The Game gameplay overview trailer has been revealed, and it shows Ash and friends having a groovy time!

Here’s the gameplay overview in all its wonderful Deadite glory.

Here’s the details on the game via press release.

Inspired by the iconic horror, humor, and action of the “Evil Dead” universe, Evil Dead: The Game brings the biggest characters from the franchise together in an over-the-top, gore-filled experience against the forces of darkness. Work as a team of four survivors, including Ash, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo Simon Bolivar, Scotty, Lord Arthur and more, to fight the Deadites and banish the vile Kandarian Demon. Or become the mighty Demon yourself, using your powers of possession to stop the good guys dead and swallow their souls!

Battle across memorable sights from the franchise, including the infamous Knowby cabin, brought to life with tons of terrifying visuals and all-new dialogue from Bruce Campbell. Discover more than 25 weapons, including Ash’s Gauntlet, Boomstick, and chainsaw, and level up a variety of skill trees to grow even stronger and survive the night.

If you missed seeing the cover art to Evil Dead: The Game, you check it out here.

Evil Dead: The Game will be hitting PC and consoles later this year.

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