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Razer Game Store
- Last year Razer opened their own digital game store called the Razer Game Store, aiming to provide another platforms for gamers to purchase titles. After 10 months of operation Razer are calling quits.
- In a statement on the gaming store website Razer shares the closure of Razer Game Store. As of February 28th, 2019 at 01:00 PST, the online store front will be closing its digital doors. In the short announcement the reason for the closure is due to the company’s “realignment plans”.
- Those who may be worried about their existing pre-orders can feel reassured, as according to the website FAQs those pre-orders will still be carried out. While games that have been purchased for other platforms such as Steam, Origin or UPlay will still be valid as long you have redeemed your code prior to the closing date of the Razer Game Store on February 28th which was also stated in their FAQs.
To read more about this news find it here in: Razer’s Game Store Closes After 10 Months.
The Bard’s Tale 4
- Developer InXile has announced they will launching an extended, enhanced version of it’s RPG The Bard’s Tale 4: Barrows Deep in June this year.
- The additions for the enhanced version of The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep will be so extensive that it will be known as the Director’s Cut edition. In a Kickstarter backer post, InXile’s Paul Marzagalli has explained the extent of the director’s cut version.
- Patch 2.0 or the Director’s Cut is slated for June this year, it will feature a number of updates and additions to the game. One major feature is the Royal Necropolis of Haernhold dungeon, players will travel to Kinestia. Players will be able “to uncover the nature of Tarjan’s treachery and undo the catastrophe that has befallen the tomb of the dwarves’ greatest hero, Gaerwyn”.
- The Bard’s Tale 4 patch 2.0. sets to bring master-crafted gear, Dwarfen Weapons, new character portraits, a brand new intro, improved level art and a quality of life improvement in the form of inventory filtering which has been much requested by players. Those who aren’t keen on puzzles can opt to bypass them by using the new Song of Exploration.
- Patch 2.0 The Director’s Cut is set to release in June 2019.
To read more about this news find it here in: The Bard’s Tale 4 To Get Major Director’s Cut Update In June.
Darkest Dungeon 2
- Developer Red Hook Studios have shared a new trailer for their upcoming sequel to their Lovecraftian inspired RPG Darkest Dungeon.
- The RPG Darkest Dungeon is a cosmic horror title based around exploring dangerous environments, seeking loot and battling the many creatures that lurk in the world. Adventuring isn’t taken lightly as each encounter with these horrific monsters will drive the explorers closer and closer towards madness. Characters in their party would gain unfortunate negative effects which would cause further challenges.
- In an article by PC Gamer, Red Hook explored a few details about the upcoming instalment. Fans will be glad to know that the combat system will be returning in the sequel with a “significant tune-up mechanically”, but the game gets “a completely different metagame structure”.
- For now there is no release date set for Darkest Dungeon 2 but you can sign up for Red Hook Studios’ mailing list to get news and updates for Darkest Dungeon 2. The original Darkest Dungeon is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PS Vita.
To read more about this news find it here in: Darkest Dungeon 2 Announced By Red Hook.
Sekiro
- We’re edging ever closer to the launch of Sekiro, in just over a month the new FromSoftware IP will be released. Until then, the developer is ready to tease more of the epic bosses that will grace the game, this time featuring Lady Butterfly in their latest trailer.
- Sharing another enemy from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, on the Playstation Youtube channel we get a glimpse of boss Lady Butterfly. While this appears to be an elderly woman, she is not to be underestimated, armed with twin daggers she’s definitely a cut above the rest. Her movements are fluid and agile, with a snap of her fingers she summons her deadly weapons with ease.
- She can also attack from heights, unlike Sekiro who will need to physically grapple structures using his prosthetic arm, Lady Butterfly seems to stand on “illusions” mid-air, which look like thin wires, making her quite an aerial boss.
- Players will have to come up with strategies to beat this boss, while being wary of combat features including Posture which depletes as you strike your enemies as well as perform finishers. If you want to know more about combat you can find out more in our Sekiro Gameplay And Hands-On Gameplay And Impressions.
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will be releasing on March 22nd 2019 on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC.
To read more about this news find it here in: Sekiro Gets New Trailer Featuring Lady Butterfly.
The Outer Worlds
- New details revealing The Outer Worlds loading screens shows that choices made in-game will not only affect narrative but will be echoed in the loading screens.
- Obsidian have shared a few more details about the plot of their upcoming sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds. We had learnt that the title would not follow the usual open-world structure, instead of having one entire world to roam, but two planets that exist on the Halcyon System. One planet called Terra and one called Monarch, but these two worlds do not get along.
- Essentially the people in Terra do not like the people who live on Monarch, so they make propaganda films “to sell to the people why it’s bad there.”
- These artworks really reflect the situation between Terra and Monarch, and the loading screens will definitely remind you that these worlds run by corporations are not harmonious. Player’s choices will affect the artwork shown during loading screens, reminding players of their actions.
To read more about this news find it here in: The Outer Worlds To Feature Loading Screen Art That Corresponds With Player Choices
Haven
- The developer The Game Bakers of the action beat’em up Furi announces a sci-fi adventure RPG called Haven.
- A new project has been teased in a short trailer featuring the sci-fi project Haven, described as an adventure RPG that is “about everyday love, rebelling against the rules and also, food”. A game that can be played “solo or with a special someone”. The narrative follows a pair of lovers who escaped to a lost planet and “The only thing that matters to them is to stay together”.
- According to the Steam page, The Game Bakers have been working on this game for over a year and are ready to reveal a teaser trailer that shows the couple effortlessly gliding in front of a mountainous backdrop, taking a quick smooch before carry on their exploration. While the video is short, is does preview the romantic storyline.
- But it’s not all long stares and hand holding, screenshots from the developers website reveal that there are beasts to battle and campsites to setup.
- Haven is set to release on Steam in 2020 and console at a later date.
To read more about this news find it here in: Furi Developers Tease A Romantic Adventure RPG Haven.
Warhammer Chaosbane
- The upcoming ARPG Warhammer: Chaosbane gets a new trailer featuring the merciless Dwarf Slayer in action.
- A new video features the character Bragi Axebiter, a dwarf that wields yes you guessed it dual axes. Known for his survival through fights against trolls, he now earns himself the name of Dwarf Slayer.
- The feature shows him spinning his way through mobs taking down numerous foes with ease using his double axes. The backstory of this fighter shares that although he doesn’t want to go on living, he will not end his life dishonourably but instead charging into new fights to earn himself a heroic death.
- Axebiter himself talks about a few of his abilities which include calling on his ancestors for power and blood lust which releases powerful spinning axes in all directions.
- Players can literally take Bragi Axebiter for a spin when Warhammer Chaosbane releases on June 4th, those who order the special edition will have early access on May 31st. Chaosbane releases on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
To read more about this news find it here in: Warhammer: Chaosbane Gets New Trailer Featuring Dwarf Slayer.
Top Selling Games January 2019
- The NPD Group a marketing research company reveals that in the United States both Kingdom Hearts 3 and Resident Evil 2 did really well upon their release hitting the best selling games in January. The Kingdom Hearts franchise has had a history of chart topping since April 2006, when Kingdom Hearts 2 was released. KH3 set a new record for their own franchise reaching 2.5 times more sales than KH2, they also managed to ship 5 million copies worldwide.
- Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 also had a good launch, making three times more in sales revenue than the original game. Resident Evil 2 the original launched back in January 1998. While the RE2 remake didn’t quite claim top spot for the month, they still gain second place for January.
- Other close contenders for the beginning of year included New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and Call of Duty Black Ops IIII. Red Dead Redemption 2 is still in the top 10 for January as well.
To read more about this news find it here in: Kingdom Hearts 3 And Resident Evil 2 Make Best Selling Games For January 2019.
Path of Exile
- Fans of the RPG free-to-play game Path of Exile have been awaiting its release, first being announced for a launch in December last year and then postponed to a February launch. We now get news that the PS4 release will launch in March 2019 and find out more of why its been postponed.
- The release was intended to launch following the last expansion Betrayal in December but was delayed. In an article by Gamespot with Managing Director of Grinding Gear Games, we learn more about why the release has been delayed.
- According to the article the developers decided to hold the release for PS4 to give it some more time. While the game is well on it’s way according to Wilson, the team felt further improvements could be made. As the process to release games on PS4 can be quite drawn out, the date for release has now been set for March. The console debut release will have all the DLCs currently available including Synthesis which releases on March 8th for other platforms.
- Path of Exile is now expected to release on PS4 in March 2019.
To read more about this news find it here in: Path Of Exile PS4 Release Delayed Until March 2019.
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