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Blasphemous, the surprisingly successful and outstanding metroidvania title along the likes of Ender Lilies from developers The Game Kitchen, has received a lot of post-launch DLC in the past but it seems the devs aren’t quite done just yet. Gamescom played host to a bunch of Indie announcements, with one of the bigger ones being the “Wounds of Eventide” DLC, which will come on December 9. Check out the awesome animated trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKg34fPKaQU That’s only part of the good news because if you watch the full trailer, you’ll see quite the surprise towards the end. Yep, Blasphemous II is in the works and is planned for a 2023 release! Fans of the game will surely be happy about this bit of news, even though the sequel is still a couple of years away. Blasphemous is now available for the PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC.

What started first as a teaser post by both Nintendo and Puma referencing an upcoming collab between the two brands for Animal Crossing, today we finally get a first look at the collection. As spotted on SneakerFreaker, the Animal Crossing and Puma collection kicks off (heh) with the Wild Rider silhouette, one of the three sneakers that will make up the collection, rounded up by the Suede and Future Rider (not yet shown). The collection will have styles for both adults and kids, which will surely make a lot of fans happy. The Wild Rider sports the trademark Animal Crossing colors, with suede panels on the front and back part of the shoe. The tongue and heel have the Animal Crossing leaf graphic etched and if you look closely, you’ll see some of the characters in the game on the shoe upper, and you’ll also see the logo on the…

Koei Tecmo has announced that the beloved Monster Rancher series will make its coming to the Nintendo Switch, PC, and iOS as Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX is coming on December 9, 2021 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series. Monster Rancher series Executive Producer Kazumi Fujita shares a short message about bringing the series back in the announcement trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ttBeT-shVM You can see the official description below: In celebration of the magical series’ 25th anniversary, Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX brings the wildly popular simulation games to modern hardware where players raise their own monsters and train them to compete against other eccentric creatures in combat and tournaments. With hundreds of different monster types, each with their own skills and abilities, every Rancher will be able to raise and train monsters that are a perfect fit for their personality and play style.The special collection also…

Firaxis fans waiting for a new outing from the team will surely get excited for this one as 2K and Marvel Entertainment have announced Marvel’s Midnight Suns, a brand new tactical RPG set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe. Scheduled for a March 2022 release, Marvel’s Midnight Suns will be available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. The game will see the Avengers enlist the help of the titular cast – Nico Minoru, Blade, Magik, and Ghost Rider – young heroes with powers deeply rooted in the supernatural to fight the resurrected evil master Chthon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwMAyRW0P8 “We’re thrilled to team with Firaxis Games, who combine a history of building outstanding tactical games with an authentic love of Marvel’s supernatural side,” said Bill Rosemann, Vice President of Creative at Marvel Games.  “Marvel’s Midnight Suns offers players the chance to…

Jessika Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvtaW6vZdiA Sam Barlow’s phenomenal FMV thrillers Her Story and its successor, Annapurna Interactive’s Telling Lies have created a resurgence in the FMV genre. Jessika follows suit with this trend and for the most part and while not a completely FMV game, it functions more of a visual novel with FMV elements. You play the role of a model employee working with an agency that retrieves the digital footprint of the deceased to return to the grieving family. You receive an assignment from a grieving father of the titular character Jessika, who has taken her life. Granting access to her computer, you uncover a series of video diaries where Jessika has recorded her day-to-day and the father hopes you would uncover the reason of her suicide. From the get-go, you learn a bit more about your character – his musical tastes, photos of his family, and your interactions with…

Wait, what year is it? Announced during a special presentation on Quakecon2021, the classic shooter is back and looking better than ever as Quake sees an enhanced version release for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game is also backwards compatible with the PS5 and Xbox Series, with native versions on their way soon, and will be a free upgrade. While waiting for the current-gen versions, one thing you won’t have to wait for is the actual game as it is now available digitally via PSN, Microsoft Store, and Steam. For physical collectors, Limited Run Games will be releasing copies for the PS4 and Switch in standard and ultimate edition variants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi-bdUd9J3E The Quake enhanced re-release will see a 4K with ultrawide resolution support boost, along with enhanced models, dynamic and colored lighting, anti-aliasing, cross-play support, and much more. The release will also see the inclusion of…

During the recently concluded Pokemon Presents, which showed new updates on your favorite Pokemon games, a Dialga and Palkia Edition of the Nintendo Switch Lite was unveiled and will be releasing on November 5, 2021. Take a look below: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1428016382088724484 There’s no news yet on the pricing and availability of the unit, but we can expect it to retail at the usual $199.99 or around PHP10,000 locally. Meanwhile, check out the new trailer for the upcoming Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WcGQTtI_zg Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are scheduled to release on November 19, 2021.

Epic Games has announced the new mode coming to Fortnite and it sounds very much like another game that we know of. In fact, even the term used for the mode is quite familiar as well! Stop us if you’ve heard this before: 10 players are either Agent or Impostor, complete or sabotage assignments, manipulate other players, and of course you can also “Force a Discussion” and eject a suspected impostor. Voice chats are disabled and players can communicate via emojis, which the game actually has in spades. This is what you can expect on the new limited-time mode from Fortnite called Impostors, and if it really sounds like the smash hit Among Us, that’s because it probably is. Maybe. Kinda. Take a look below! https://youtu.be/W1RNbUaCKHA Pretty sus? Community director at InnerSloth / Among Us Victoria Tran expressed that a collab would have actually been pretty cool. https://twitter.com/TheVTran/status/1427725916994682887 Fortnite Imposters…

Following the addition of Gardevoir to Pokemon Unite last month, Blissey is next on the list as the next Pokemon to join the fight come August 18. Blissey is a support-type Pokemon that sounds like the perfect pick for those high-rank competitive games. Apart from being a healer, Blissey can also increase basic attack speed and dash to an ally to protect them, which makes it an important part of any lineup. https://twitter.com/PokemonUnite/status/1427253815720386570 It’s not Blastoise, as many fans have been waiting for, but it’s quite nice that we’re getting another healer in the mix of Pokemon to use in the game. No details have been given as to how much Blissey will cost, but if you play support in-game, then Blissey is sounding like a must-buy. Pokemon Unite is now available for the Nintendo Switch.

Unlike other RPGs and open worlds that bombard you with fetch quests, Greak: Memories of Azur does it quite differently. They’re mostly doable and you don’t have to go out of your way to achieve them because they’re usually on the way to your main objective. Just in case you still need a guide to complete the starting quests of Greak: Memories of Azur, we’re here to help! Greak: Memories of Azur Starting Quests Guide Can I Have Some More? One of the first quests of the game starts when Greak wakes up at a survivor’s camp and receives some mushroom soup. When Greak asks for more, Riiam, the camp provisionist claims that they’re low in supply and you have to find the ingredients yourself. Finding mushrooms and other foodstuffs are quite easy as many of them are found growing on the ground. They usually heal between 1-2 HP, but…

The Long Gate Review https://youtu.be/IHl9xdhpRjE The Long Gate is an enigmatic puzzle game shrouded in a deep mystery. Without any explanation and fanfare, you’re thrown into an empty planet filled with unexplained technology quite similar to humanity’s tech, but with an alien civilization that has the same appreciation for a botanical arrangement that inspires optimal Zen. Most of the explanation comes from the description by the developer, David Shaw, stating “The Long Gate is a challenging and elaborate puzzle game. Solve the analog, digital, and quantum levels while uncovering secrets about their ancient creators.” From the get-go, it is an apt description where most of the discovery depends on the player progressing through the cryptic game. I’ve grown to appreciate quite a diverse range of games as a reviewer, tackling more obscure genres with games like Maquette. However, appreciation really doesn’t translate to enjoyment and from the onset, The Long…

When your game has a line on the description to “git gud, get laid, and find man’s greatest pleasure”, you’re sure to get noticed by senpai and in Love Esquire, you can do just that. Love Esquire launched on Steam back in 2019 and is a hybrid dating sim with turn-based combat that is akin to many popular anime being released featuring a familiar premise. https://youtu.be/uJ5CBGQJImo Developed by Yang Yang Mobile, the game tells the story of a fledgling squire making their way to a knight, who follows the whims of their quartermaster. Just as you would expect, you’ll get a choice of five damsels waiting to be wooed. You get to choose between different personality types, from a joyful merchant Vel or the prim and proper Kamala. To add the cherry on top, Love Esquire is another game that showcases the local talent in the Philippines. This rounds up…

Greak: Memories of Azur Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM3t_ifctj4 Greak: Memories of Azur is a 2D platformer featuring hand-drawn art that reminds me so much of Hollow Knight. It has the same Metroidvania-style gameplay, which is quite the rage these days amongst indie developers, the latest being Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. Greak: Memories of Azur has its own charm that stands out from the games aforementioned, and with its light-hearted appeal and soothing orchestrated music, coupled with some RPG fetch quests, this game has been a nice surprise. You start the game as the eponymous Greak, the youngest sibling of a trio of characters known as the Courine, who safeguarded their world against the nefarious Urlags. During a destructive war, Greak finds himself estranged from his family in a war camp who has lost most of their scouts. What’s worse, the Urlags’ special forces advance and the last remaining Courine find…

As part of the many shadow dropped titles by Nintendo during their recently concluded Indie World Showcase, an action RPG entitled Garden Story stands out not only because of its adorable visuals and catchy feel-good music but also because that the game was developed by just one person. Picogram is a Filipino pixel artist and game developer based in Portland who has been working on Garden Story since 2018 and now that the game has finally launched, we can say that his efforts have finally borne fruit (heh). Published by Rose City Games, Garden Story tells the story of Conrad, the youngest grape in The Grove, whose job is to help restore the island. Teaming up with friends, Concord will find ways to get rid of the chaos brought about by the Rot and rebuild his community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTEWmmYP1S4 About Garden Story: Concord, the youngest grape in The Grove, is now…

Fans of the series looking forward to the upcoming Life is Strange Remastered Collection will have to wait a bit longer, as the team has announced that the collection will be delayed to Early 2022. The team cites challenges due to the worldwide pandemic, saying that “we want to alleviate any additional pressure on the Life is Strange Team by giving more time between the release of Life is Strange: True Colors and the Life is Strange Remastered Collection.” https://twitter.com/LifeIsStrange/status/1425494868646899717?s=20 All is not bad news though, as the True Colors DLC “Wavelengths”, starring Steph Gingrich, will be dropping on September 30. Additionally, we will be getting a first look at a new trailer tomorrow, which is another thing to look forward to. True Colors will focus on the continued personal adventures of psychic characters like Maxine from the original game and will do away with Dontnod’s episodic format. The new…