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505 Games has announced that they will be hosting an online showcase during Tokyo Game Show 2023, and is scheduled to premiere on September 21 at 7 PM JST. During the special online showcase, special guests from Rabbit & Bear, the Eiyuden developers, and ION LANDS, makers of Nivalis, will join the show. Here’s a list of the games that will be making an appearance at the showcase: Recently revealed at the Sony ‘State of Play’ Showcase, Ghostrunner 2, the stunning first-person cyberpunk-action thriller developed by One More Level, will be available worldwide on Thursday, October 26 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic and GOG with 48 hours of early access for those who purchase the Brutal Edition. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the massively anticipated JRPG and #1 funded Kickstarter video game of 2020, comes to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam, EPIC…

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that a closed beta test for Tekken 8 will be happening starting on October 20 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. The Tekken 8 CBT will include new features not seen in previous network tests, and these include the following: Tekken Fight Lounge The Tekken Fight Lounge is an immersive lobby where players can interact with one another and access new features and game modes. In the lounge, players can create custom Avatars, communicate with other players via chat and emotes, set up matchmaking, and experience the deep customization and variety of game modes via four distinct areas called Battle Area, Customization Shop, Tekken Dojo, and Beach Area. The lounge will also feature the return of Tekken Ball, the beloved mini game that first appeared in Tekken 3 where epic battles are “fought” on a beach volleyball court. 19 Characters Jin, Kazuya, Jun,…

Final Fantasy fans have much to look forward to when Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on February 29, 2024. Apart from a meaty offering of “nearly 100 hours,” the game will also reward players who have played and have save data for Final Fantasy VII Remake and the Intermission DLC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNVL-ygqw3w According to the PlayStation Blog, players will receive “special bonuses” if they have save data from playing the Remake and the Intermission DLC. Director Naoki Hamaguchi says that “each game’s balancing is done independently and a player’s levels and abilities will not carry over from one game to the next. However, we have created some special bonuses for fans who played the previous game, allowing them to start with a little something extra.” To give extra context to this statement, Hamaguchi prefaced it by saying that this remake project is a trilogy, and each entry will be a standalone…

REV Major, the biggest fighting game event in the Philippines, returns on September 30 to October 1 at the SMX Convention Center Manila Function Room 5 after its successful return onsite to give a one-of-a-kind fighting game experience to all communities, players, and event patrons. This year, the event is back and bigger than ever, and here’s what you can expect: REV Major 2023 – What to Expect Home of Fighting Game World Tours REV Major continues to be the home of different fighting game world tours. This year, four world tours will grace REV Major: Tekken World Tour, ArcSys World Tour, SNK World Championships, and DragonBall FighterZ World Tour. The best of the best FG players from all over the world will battle it out for the ultimate titles in the Philippines’ biggest FG stage. More Fighting Game Tournaments Together with the world tour tournaments, the event is also…

Sony and Insomniac Games have provided more details about Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, including a closer look at more gameplay, features, and some of the suits that Peter and Miles can equip in the game. The latest Spider-Man 2 trailer, which you can see below, shows how the developers have expanded New York, including the ways the game has evolved since last time. New locations, updated exploration, exhilarating traversal, near-instant switching between heroes, a rogue’s gallery of villains, new abilities and gadgets, and brand-new Suit Styles are just some of the things players can expect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grZigSpVDno Spider-Man 2 will feature 65 suits, which include new original designs and fan favorites from films and comics. The game will also introduce Suit Styles, an all-new feature that unlocks alternate color shaders for some suits and provides over 200 ways for you to outfit our webbed heroes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXCgFfvFIzs The Spider-Man 2 digital deluxe edition…

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that Tales of Arise is getting the “Beyond the Dawn” expansion that’s scheduled to be released on November 9, 2023, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. The upcoming expansion will add 20+ hours of game content, new quests, dungeons, boss fights, and an epic new story arc, all within the backdrop of an evolving, beautiful fantasy world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQX3sbPahnA Here’s an overview of the expansion: Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn begins one year after the conclusion of the original Tales of Arise. Alphen and the rest of the six are caught between being revered as the Liberating Hero of Dahna and reviled as the Destroyer of Rights by Renans. By chance, Alphen and his party meet a young girl named Nazamil, who is the daughter of a Renan Lord and a Dhanan. Will the six be able to change the…

Sony has revealed the new PS5 Deep Earth Collection for DualSense Controllers and Console Covers, introducing three new colors with a smooth metallic finish: Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc46pEWtcPg Pre-orders for the Deep Earth Collection will begin on October 4 with the following pricing details: Deep Earth DualSense controllers will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of SGD 107 / MYR 369 / IDR 1,359,000 / THB 2,590 / PHP 4,290 / VND 2,099,000 Deep Earth PS5 console covers will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of SGD 79.90 / MYR 259 / IDR 939,000 / THB 1,890 / PHP 3,090 / VND 1,499,000 The Volcanic Red and Cobalt Blue accessories launch in the US on November 3, while the Sterling Silver accessories follow on January 26. In Southeast Asia, the exact launch date and availability may vary by region and are subject…

SEGA, Atlus, and Vanillaware have announced Unicorn Overlord, an all-new tactical RPG that’s scheduled to release on March 8, 2024, for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature innovative strategic battles, open exploration, and high-resolution graphics and characters with the trademark Vanillaware flair, along with a rich, immersive landscape and a distinctive battle system that incorporates elements hearkening back to the golden age of 16-bit gaming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=396-eW1i7yQ Alongside the game reveal, a Unicorn Overlord limited Monarch edition version of the game was also revealed, and it will include the following items: A special deluxe box designed by Vanillaware 16-bit arrangement album: Background music of the game arranged into 16-bit tracks byBasiscape (2 CDs) Artbook: Includes character illustrations, thematic concepts, preliminary designs and sketches,and more (132 pages) Original Card Game: A complete original card game for 2–4 players, designed by Vanillaware Physical Copy of Unicorn Overlord game…

After revealing the February 29, 2024 release date, key members of the development team shared important information about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. In statements posted on various social media, Producer Yoshinori Kitase penned a message saying that this installment will “feature elements from the previous game, as well as greatly enhanced features such as the vast world map to explore and synergy abilities with party members.” Kitase also teased about that scene involving Sephiroth and Aerith, saying that “the story will unfold more dramatically than ever before, with a rapid pace of major twists and turns.” “We know fans are dying to see one scene in particular…” Kitase continues, also saying that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a standalone adventure that will include a recap of the previous game. Related – Check out the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Collector’s Edition https://twitter.com/finalfantasyvii/status/1702436737283219540 Director Naoki Hamaguchi also shares a message with some…

It may not be a triple-A title in the very sense of the word, but many fans of the game and the series will agree that the upcoming release of Star Ocean The Second Story R is a highly anticipated remake that’s been a long time coming. In the lead-up to the release of the game in November, I got to sit down with select media from Southeast Asia to pick the brain of Yuichiro Kitao, CEO and Studio Director of Gemdrops and also the producer and director of Star Ocean The Second Story R. Kitao, no stranger to the scene, has been sharing his talents with the world ever since the era of the iconic PlayStation, working on titles such as I Am Setsuna (Program Manager), Valkyrie Profile (Battle Programmer), and many more JRPG classics from his stints at Nippon Ichi Software and Tri-Ace. In this interview, Kitao shares…

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is coming out on February 29, 2024, on PlayStation 5. Alongside this announcement, a new trailer was revealed, showing off the new scenes and characters players can expect from the game, including a look at Cait Sith and Vincent. We also get a glimpse of The Gold Saucer along with Chocobo breeding, and a first-look at the “Weapons” that inhabit the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZXqcymx0CI A collector’s edition of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has also been revealed and will contain many items such as the base game, a collectible steel book, digital content, and a beautiful Sephiroth statue. The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Collector’s Edition will retail for $350 and is up for pre-order now at the NA Square Enix Store. Here are the inclusions of the collector’s edition: Deluxe Edition of the game FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH STATIC ARTS – SEPHIROTH Approx.…

Square Enix has announced that a playable demo of Star Ocean The Second Story R is now available for players who are interested in the upcoming remake. The demo will include three cities, two dungeons, and two bosses and will give players an in-depthlook into the opening hours of the game. Players will also be able to choose their protagonist, battle with three party members, and enjoy new features such as ‘Assault Action’ and ‘Break’. The demo can be played for up to three hours on a single save data file, and three save data files can be created. Once characters reach level 12, no EXP, FOL, SP, or BP will be obtained, and access to certain maps will not be available. Additionally, a new gameplay trailer was also revealed, which delivers an extensive overview and displays many new elements that evolved from the original game. Along with the new…

Ubisoft has announced that The Crew Motorfest is now available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC via Epic Games and the Ubisoft Store. Players will be able to explore all the aspects of car culture behind the wheel of more than 600 vehicles in this brand-new racing game from Ubisoft Ivory Tower. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugKIELPN8mI&feature=youtu.be Here’s what players can expect from The Crew Motorfest: In The Crew Motorfest, players get to explore the island of O’ahu in Hawaii and participate in Motorfest, an always renewed festival designed for all car enthusiasts. At the heart of the event, they can discover new outlooks on car culture through a selection of 15 thematic campaigns, called Playlists. Each coming with a specific atmosphere, music, objectives, gameplay, and rewards, the Playlists fully immerse players in the best car culture universes and allow them to explore the legacy of iconic brands, or master different driving…

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster is now available on Nintendo Switch. These two RPG masterpieces, originally released on the Gamecube, have returned with enhanced visual fidelity and new accessibility features that will modernize the game for a wider audience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATvrQfs-avY Additionally, the soundtracks for Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins containing 118 tracks are now available on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and other music distribution services. Here’s an overview of the game: The Baten Kaitos series features distinct card-based RPG play mechanics that allow for split-second decisions that edge participants closer to victory. In each title, players will take the role of a Guardian Spirit and guide the protagonist and companions through unique adventures in each game: Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean tells the story of Kalas who, while seeking revenge for the death of his…

Sony has announced the list of games that will be added to the PS Plus Extra and Deluxe/Premium Game Catalog for September 2023. According to the PlayStation Blog, the list includes some fantastic titles across a variety of genres, such as NieR Replicant, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Civilization VI, and much more. All titles will be available starting September 19. New PS Plus Extra and Premium Games for May 2023 NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… | PS4 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim | PS4 Sid Meier’s Civilization VI | PS4 Star Ocean The Divine Force | PS4, PS5 Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 | PS4, PS5 Odin Sphere Leifthrasir | PS4 Unpacking | PS4, PS5 Planet Coaster: Console Edition | PS4, PS5 This War of Mine: Final Cut | PS5 Cloudpunk | PS4, PS5 Contra: Rogue Corps | PS4 Tails Noir | PS4, PS5 Call of the Sea | PS4, PS5 West of Dead | PS4…