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- The Top 10 Games On 3DS
- Loot River Is A Roguelike That Tests Your Spatial Block Tactics
- Hasbro Unveils Fortnite The Foundation: Zero Crisis Edition Figure
- GI Picks – Five Things To Do Outside Of Games This Weekend
- Lawn Mowing Simulator Is Coming To Xbox Series X/S This Year
- Play A Sword-Wielding Crow In Death’s Door From The Makers Of Titan Souls
- Nobody Saves The World – New Gameplay Today
- Drinkbox Studios Announces Nobody Saves The World
- Rust Makes Its Way To Consoles In May
- Soup Pot Is Coming This August
- The First Trailer For James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad Looks All Sorts Of Ridiculous
- The Ascent Shows Off Co-Op With Shadowrun Style
- Report: Call Of Duty Returns To A WWII Setting This Year
- The Witcher: Blood Origin Cast Laurence O’Fuarain As The Warrior Fjall
| Posted: 26 Mar 2021 04:03 PM PDT The Nintendo 3DS launched March 27, 2011 in the U.S. The handheld fulfilled its promise of offering glasses-free 3D gameplay and while the feature itself may not have caught on, the platform wound up accumulating a great library of games anyway and had one heck of a lifespan to boot. To mark the occasion, we decided to give our original list of the 3DS' 10 best games a serious facelift. Doing so allows us to include quality games that were released after this article was originally published in July 2017 as well as reflect the tastes of our newer staff members. Just like in our Top 10 list of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One games, we will not be ranking the titles on this list. We consider everything listed here to be a must-play experience and so we've instead arranged them in reverse chronological order, meaning it starts from the most recently released title to the earliest. So without further ado, here is Game Informer's definitive top 10 games for the 3DS.  Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra MoonRelease: November 17, 2017Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon took an already great Pokémon experience in Sun and Moon and made it even better. Everything that worked about its predecessor remains such as the improved controls/animations, unique Trials system, and Pokémon mounts. However, this version boasts additions such as an expanded story (using content cut from the original release), Mantine surfing and, best of all, a larger roster of Pokémon to catch. The Aloha region is a delight to explore and stands as one of the coolest settings in the series. If you missed out on Sun and Moon, this is the perfect jumping on point and the best Pokémon RPG on the 3DS.  Metroid: Samus ReturnsRelease: September 15, 2017Sure, Samus Returns had some of its thunder stolen by the fan-made AM2R (Another Metroid II Remake) that arrived before it, but that doesn't mean Nintendo didn't craft a fantastic remake in its own right. Samus Returns transforms the series' hardest entry to revisit, Metroid II, into an entertaining modern platformer that successfully scratches that 2D Metroid itch. More than a presentation upgrade, Samus Returns adds great additions like a melee counter attack and special Aeion powers that bestow helpful abilities like scanning walls for hidden paths and an invulnerability shield. Samus Returns often feels overlooked by fans which is baffling given how its the quality, contemporary Metroid experience we always clamor for.  Picross 3D Round 2Release: September 1, 2016Picross 3D Round 2 is a fun and engrossing puzzle game that improves upon its equally exceptional predecessor. The three-dimensional picross gameplay remains intact but adds exciting new layers of challenge by introducing color matching and dual numbers. Hours can easily be lost chipping away at blocks to reveal the hidden objects within and with hundreds of puzzles available, it's the perfect long-term distraction. Picross 3D Round 2 is the 3DS' premier puzzle experience and we desperately hope to see it, or a sequel, come to Switch.  Monster Hunter 4: UltimateRelease: February 13, 2015Whereas previous Monster Hunter titles were enjoyable but notoriously obtuse, Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate took the first major steps to better ease newcomers into the experience. Those who stuck with it past the tutorial hours were rewarded with the epic monster-slaying action the series is known for while also allowing players to team up online for the first time in a handheld entry. It's easy to sink dozens of hours learning the intricacies of monster behaviors and combat, the latter of which was made better by the introduction of the Insect Glaive and Charge Blade. That might sound laborious (and it can be at times) but that's ultimately part of the series' hardcore appeal. Those with the option should play on the New 3DS as the extra c-stick makes a big difference, but Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate is a great time no matter how you play and made a significant crack in the glass ceiling of western popularity for the franchise.  Persona Q: Shadow Of The LabyrinthRelease: November 25, 2014Persona Q is a spinoff game that continues on the narrative of Persona 3 and 4 in a way that feels exciting and new. It's a title that offers an incredible story with a dungeon crawling aspect that keeps the progression feeling satisfying and fresh. Persona Q offers a challenging gameplay experience with familiar turn-based RPG mechanics and new characters to fall in love with. It's especially great if you enjoyed the similarly designed Etrian Odyssey in how the narrative progresses and game design. There is one caveat, however. Persona Q can be played as a standalone experience, but this spinoff is at its most enjoyable if you've played the previous Persona games, namely 3 and 4. No matter when and how you jump into it, Persona Q is one of the 3DS' must-have RPGs.  Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo 3DSRelease: October 3, 2014The fourth Super Smash Bros. game debuted first on 3DS and proved that the crossover fighter could be just as much of a riot on the small screen. The series' controls translated surprisingly well given the lack of a second stick (though if you were golden if you had a New 3DS) and it allowed Smash fans to take the battle anywhere. One admirable trait is that the game has its own roster of exclusive stages, such as Nintendogs, that differentiates it from its Wii U counterpart and gives you a reason to want to dive into it specifically. Super Smash Bros.' move to a handheld may have seemed like an odd choice at the time, but we can't argue with the results.  The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsRelease: November 22, 2013Billed as a spiritual follow-up to A Link To The Past, Link's 3DS outing proves to be a worthy successor that proudly stands on its own. The game borrows a lot of the SNES classic's hallmarks but injects a host of wonderful new ideas. For one, dungeons can be completed in any order for a welcomed element of player freedom. That philosophy extends to equipment, which can be rented and used long before you acquire them permanently. A Link Between Worlds' most magical feature, though, is Link's ability to transform into a wall painting. By flattening himself against surfaces, players explore the excellently designed dungeons from a unique perspective that's used ingeniously in puzzle design. For our money, A Link Between Worlds is the 3DS' magnum opus and a must-play for system owners as well as Zelda fans.  Animal Crossing: New LeafRelease: June 9, 2013Animal Crossing: New Leaf quickly became the definitive handheld version of the series when it released in 2013. By putting the player in the role of town mayor, the game introduced a variety of new features to explore, including the ability to build bridges, fountains, and even small restaurants. New Leaf also introduced us to Isabelle, a fan-favorite character who quickly charmed the Nintendo community with her fun-loving spirit. Looking back, Animal Crossing: New Leaf paved the way for the series' incredible reception on the Nintendo Switch years later, as many of the features and characters it first introduced made their way into New Horizons. Oh, and let's not forget the fact that New Leaf has the best soundtrack in the series!  Fire Emblem AwakeningRelease: February 4, 2013Awakening cracked the code for achieving widespread popularity for the series in the west and for good reason. The series' turn-based strategy reaches a crescendo with improved battle design that gives players increased options for tackling wave after wave of opponents. For example, nurturing relationships between units yields useful benefits, as does combining allies into a single super soldier. You need all the help you can get against the sharp enemy A.I (especially if you play with permadeath) as victories often feel won by the skin of your teeth but are immensely satisfying as well. Awakening's story, while not perfect, has cool moments as well and gives another strong reason to march forward. Fed up with the glut of Fire Emblem content in the years since? You can blame Awakening for being so damn good.  Super Mario 3D LandRelease: November 13, 20113D Land established the awesome template that 3D World would expand upon by shifting the classic Mario gameplay under an isometric camera and blending elements of the 3D and classic series. The intriguing hybrid of styles paid off; 3D Land is a platforming delight with tight controls, wonderful level design, and the return of the fan-favorite Super Leaf/Tanooki Suit for the first time since Super Mario Bros. 3. Mario's 3DS debut was also the first big game to make meaningful use of the handheld's 3D technology with fun perspective puzzles. It may not be a landmark entry like 64 or Galaxy, but Super Mario 3D Land is concentrated platforming bliss that's impossible not to smile at. What are some of your favorite 3DS games? Any fun memories of Street Passing? Share your thoughts and memories about the system down in the comments!
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| Loot River Is A Roguelike That Tests Your Spatial Block Tactics Posted: 26 Mar 2021 03:02 PM PDT Sometimes, a game's name just tells you everything you need to know. Loot River is, well, a river of loot. The indie roguelike is coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. So how does one travel on the so called Loot River? Very carefully, with a mashup of mechanics that conjure up notions of block shifting and puzzling such as the classic Tetris mixed with the roguelike notions of today, with procedurally generated dungeons, loot, and encounters. Honestly, that sounds a little strange, doesn't it? Get a better idea of what exactly is going on here in the trailer below. Click here to watch embedded mediaNeat, huh? As roguelikes continue to carve out a large chunk of indie space, developers have begun to intertwine all kinds of concepts with the core to differentiate their takes on the genre. In the trailer, it looks like the playable character has both a sweet sword and really cool looking plague doctor mask, so that's some serious cool points before we even get a look at gameplay. Then, it's right on to a gameplay mechanics display, which is appreciated! As billed, the player must puzzle their way around myriad shifting block encounters on a river, platform to platform, as they escape and battle swarms of vicious opponents. We can see that taking on stronger enemies may require significant block shifting and exploitation of timing windows in order to get the edge and avoid certain doom. Also of note, we get a peek at a stat screen that indicates that players can pump up their vitality, strength, dexterity, endurance and more. There are also several different kinds of currency shown, which may be a sign that the game contains some elements of permanent progression on top of the standard roguelike loop. Finally, the stat page also includes a loadout that players can ostensibly fill up with various weapons, armors, accessories, potions and even abilities. The trailer ends, like so many others, with the intimidating appearance of what appears to be a boss creature. One other thing that might be interesting to note in the trailer is that slain enemies appear to slosh blood around. Gory. So what, right? It looks like, at least in some situations, that slicing and dicing foes could come back to haunt you, as the sticky substance appears to link platforms together and keep them from breaking apart, making you unable to manipulate the blocks as you please. We'll have to see. Are you interested in Loot River? What do you think? Let us know in the comments!
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| Hasbro Unveils Fortnite The Foundation: Zero Crisis Edition Figure Posted: 26 Mar 2021 02:33 PM PDT Hot off the heels of Epic Games and Hasbro's recent partnership renewal, the toy-maker has unveiled The Foundation Zero Crisis Edition figure. The hot toy is available for pre-order now and should be a fine addition to the Fortnite fan in your family. Or just you. This is probably going to be for you. The Foundation was introduced at the end of Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 6 when it and Agent Jones sealed the Zero Point in a tower during the Zero Crisis finale. The Foundation serves as leader of the interdimensional group known as The Seven and may or may not be a robot. Regardless of what it is, we can probably all agree that it makes for a cool action figure.  The Foundation figure stands at 6 inches, features premium details, has 20 points of articulation, and sports attachable black cape. It also comes with a Foundational 'Brella Glider for you to simulate those opening drops from the bus. The Foundation is the first in a special collection of toys based on The Seven from Hasbro's Victory Royale Series line. Because of this, The Foundation comes in special packaging exclusive to The Seven figures. You can pre-order The Foundation: Zero Crisis Edition figure exclusively at Hasbro Pulse for $39.99. The figure is slated to become available in April 2022. In other Fortnite news, Epic Games wants to know which franchises you want to see enter the battle royale next. You can read the list of options players can choose from here. The series has already announced the latest franchises to join the fray will be Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series as well as a special Rocket League event. Will you be picking up The Foundation: Zero Crisis Edition figure? Let us know in the comments?
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| GI Picks – Five Things To Do Outside Of Games This Weekend Posted: 26 Mar 2021 02:07 PM PDT  Starting today and running every Friday, I'm asking five Game Informer staffers to fill you in on something they hope to do this weekend. These recommendations can be anything, but they just can't be about video games. You may learn of a new recipe to cook up, a show to binge, or learn of the best camping spot in the Midwest. Along with giving you fun and interesting things to do over the next few days, I hope these lists let you get to know the Game Informer staff better. You're not just hearing from editors, either. Everyone – from designers to coders – will be offering recommendations. And we'd like to hear your pick as well. Leave a short description of something you are doing this weekend in the chat section below, and we'll be sure to read it and potentially investigate further. Here's hoping your weekend is filled with fun and laughter, and you come back next Friday feeling fulfilled and looking for more great stuff to do!  |
| Lawn Mowing Simulator Is Coming To Xbox Series X/S This Year Posted: 26 Mar 2021 01:38 PM PDT Over the years, a a ridiculous amount of simulations have come to the gaming space, from roller coaster crafting to farming, trains, and more. It's time to get real, though, with Lawn Mowing Simulator coming this summer to Xbox Series X/S and PC. Revealed at the ID@Xbox Showcase today, simulation just got a whole lot more interesting. Instead of pulling your boring mower out of the shed this summer, let the weeds takeover and stay in while you hop on one of these licensed power models and tear across the British countryside, enjoying the sights, the smells, and the sounds of fresh cut grass. Every blade of grass glistening in the sunlight perfectly as your smooth blades reap a mechanical whirlwind across the beautiful vistas. Imagine it. You won't have to imagine long, as Lawn Mowing Simulator is scheduled to arrive in just a few months. While COVID-19 may have inundated the industry with delays, this is one title we hope doesn't fall out of its release window. Take a look at the trailer below for a look at the absurd power you can command later this year. Click here to watch embedded mediaHow deep does the lawn mowing go? You can set your blade height, check your engine and engage with these massive machines in numerous ways. Mulch, recycle and more across Career Mode, Free Mode, and Challenge mode. Your environments span the British countryside and all that entails, including castle grounds, large fields, and residential areas. 12 mowers are available to choose from, each with a ton of upgrades, attachments, and customization. Manage your mowing business to the last perfect detail. Who cares about shooters, roguelites, or RPGs? We've transcended. We're mowing lawns now. Participants in the Xbox Insider program will be able to enjoy the game early for a limited time from April 2 to April 16. Are you looking forward to new and exciting developments in the world of lawn care gaming? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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| Play A Sword-Wielding Crow In Death’s Door From The Makers Of Titan Souls Posted: 26 Mar 2021 12:00 PM PDT Developer Acid Nerve pulled the curtain back on Death's Door during today's ID@Xbox Twitch showcase. The new fantasy action title is the studio's first major release since 2015's Titan Souls, and it's coming later this year. In Death's Door, players control a crow whose job is to collect the souls of the dead. Your normal day-to-day routine takes a turn for the worst when your assigned soul is stolen by a mysterious thief, and it's up to you to track it down. The adventure takes you into a strange realm where creatures live far beyond their lifespans and death seemingly has no sway. The reveal trailer below shows off the whimsical environments (such as your striking black and white headquarters) and fast-paced combat. Click here to watch embedded mediaThe design shares some DNA with series like The Legend of Zelda as players cut down foes with their trust sword as well as other weapons they'll acquire along the way, such as a bow and arrow. The crow also boasts some magical abilities. Weapons and magic can be upgraded to into more powerful forms. The game also has a bit of Metroid in that certain areas will be inaccessible without a certain item or ability. The large overworld is filled with secrets, weird characters, and no shortage of large-scale boss fights. Death's Door stands as Acid Nerve's biggest game yet. While Titan Souls could be completed in a handful of hours, the developers told Game Informer that they envision Death's Door to take around 10. From the beautiful presentation and unique premises to the hack and slash combat, the game looks like it's shaping up to be a neat action-adventure romp we're itching to get our hands on. Death's Door striking art and unique premise makes it a game worth keeping an eye one, especially if you're a fan of Titan Souls. Acid Nerve plans to release the game sometime this summer on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. What do you think of Death's Door? Did you enjoy Titan Souls? Let us know in the comments!
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| Nobody Saves The World – New Gameplay Today Posted: 26 Mar 2021 11:15 AM PDT  Click here to watch embedded media If you love Metroid style games, then you're probably already familiar with Drinkbox and its work on the Guacamelee! series. That studio just announced a brand new game, set in a completely different universe. This time, however, the studio is taking inspirations from games like The Legend of Zelda and Diablo. Thankfully, this new game look just as silly and full of whimsy as anything Drinkbox has done in the past. Click image thumbnails to view larger version 
In this wacky universe of Nobody Saves The World, you play a nondescript character named Nobody (Get it!) who has been tasked with saving the world. Unfortunately, Nobody is a boring husk with no discernible talents, so defeating even a single monster could prove a bit challenging. Thankfully, Nobody soon acquires a magic wand that allows him to transform into various classes, such as the standard Ranger, Rogue, and Magician. But remember when we said the game was a little absurd? Well, you can also unlock classes like Mermaid, Horse, and Egg. Throughout your adventure, Nobody will battle their way through a series of procedurally-generated dungeons as they unlock new hero classes. In this episode of New Gameplay Today we take a look at the Rat, Magician, and Ranger classes, talk about some of their various abilities, and discuss how players will eventually be able to mix-and-match skills between hero types. Nobody Saves The World is set for a release sometime later this year for the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
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| Drinkbox Studios Announces Nobody Saves The World Posted: 26 Mar 2021 11:11 AM PDT Drinkbox Studios, the developer behind Guacamelee, has unveiled its next game, Nobody Saves The World, scheduled to be released this year on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. Nobody Saves The World will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass on both console and PC. You take the role of Nobody, and, surprise, you're out to save the world. The title kind of gives it away, doesn't it? As Nobody, your acquisition of a powerful magic wand lets you change forms before you dive into puzzle-laden dungeons and tackle oodles of quests. There are over 15 different forms in Nobody Saves The World. Oh, and the soundtrack is by Jim Guthrie, who has done seriously great stuff in the sound space including the tunes in Sword and Sworcery. Before we look at anything else, you should probably watch the trailer. It's right here! Click here to watch embedded mediaWith your forms (classes) and other character customization aspects, you'll discover different ways to take on the stylish challenges that await you. There's a ranger. There's also, like, a donkey or something? While the trailer below may really drill into your brain that this is another indie roguelike/roguelite, the developer has been keen to relay that it doesn't really fit into that classification. Unlocking new forms comes from completing quests, from the obvious ones like beating a dungeon to other varied experiences that you could have as you wander the worlds like spreading cheer or inflicting certain status effects on your foes. Over time, you can even start taking form abilities and sticking them on other forms, creating potent and versatile builds perfect for tackling a wide variety of situations and scenarios. Of course, as you grow the dungeons may begin to serve up more dangerous challenges as well. That should keep things interesting! What do you think of Nobody Saves The World? Do you like the zany look of things here? Let us know in the comments!
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| Rust Makes Its Way To Consoles In May Posted: 26 Mar 2021 10:55 AM PDT We knew Rust was making its way to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and now we know that it's hitting May 21. The news dropped during today's ID@Xbox indie showcase on Twitch. Double Eleven, who is handling the console ports, announced three versions of the game that players can pre-order now. Rust Standard Edition/Rust Day One Physical Edition runs for $49.99 and includes the game and pre-order bonus Future Weapons and Tools pack. Rust Deluxe Edition comes with a Welcome Pack that gives players three days of early access, closed beta access, and staging branch access, as well as the Standard Edition's bonuses. You can pick that up for $59.99. Lastly, there's Rust Ultimate Edition. For $79.99 you'll get all of the bells and whistles from the other editions, but the Welcome Pack has been upgraded with 1100 Rust Coins and an Elite Combat Skin Pack. A closed beta has been running on consoles over the past week. The popular survival game tasks players with staying alive in an inhospitable, open world. Survival depends on building structures, gathering food and other resources. The heart of the experience, though, is interacting with up to 100 human players who occupy the world. Whether you decide to work together to survive or get into firefights over resources (or just because you're a jerk), the emergent storytelling is one of the best elements of the experience. If you haven't played the console beta and wonder how Rust performs on console, developer Double Eleven released two uncut gameplay videos of the game running on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. Will you be giving Rust a shot on consoles? Let us know down in the comments!
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| Soup Pot Is Coming This August Posted: 26 Mar 2021 10:36 AM PDT Soup Pot by Chikon Club is scheduled to arrive this summer to let players make glorious, yummy food. The single-player cooking title is slated to arrive on Xbox Series X/S and PC in August. So, there are plenty of cooking games out there, what makes Soup Pot different? Well, it's framed around livestreaming your cooking and checking out those sweet comments on social media. That's right, prepare to be evaluated on your performance in humorous ways, both positive and negative. It's important to state here that there's no emphasis here on perfection, this isn't a game where you're going to be fearing a fail state or a game over screen.You have to show off those sweet dishes, right? As I like to say, if you didn't post your meal on Discord, did you really eat it at all? I don't know. Follow me on Instagram, or something (I haven't posted on there in over a year). There are over 100 different dishes you can craft in Soup Pot while you try to wow your potential audience on the stream. Are you ready to be ripped apart when you mix waffles and milk together with an egg sauce? Actually... could that work? Are you ready to go viral when you nail the ultimate recipe? These are all likely to happen as you try to amaze your viewers with your cooking prowess. It's not just dumping stuff into the titular pot, either, you'll be able grill, bake, and combine for potent culinary creations. Take a look at the cooking chaos here! Click here to watch embedded mediaIt's not a sterile cooking sim, either. Players are encouraged to get in there and get messy with their mastery, smacking dough around and listening to various quips, squeaks, and squeals as you handle everything in the kitchen. Leave the measuring cup at home and dig in there! Do you enjoy cooking sims? Are you looking forward to Soup Pot? Check out more on Chikon Club here. Let us know in the comments!
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| The First Trailer For James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad Looks All Sorts Of Ridiculous Posted: 26 Mar 2021 10:18 AM PDT 2016's Suicide Squad didn't exactly land with audiences, which is why we're getting a re-do of sorts with The Suicide Squad. Besides adding "the" to the title, the film is directed by James Gunn of Guardians of the Galaxy fame and after months of anticipation, the first trailer for the wacky film has arrived. The Suicide Squad serves as a standalone follow-up to the first film and features returning names like Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, and Viola Davis as Amada Waller. The giant ensemble cast includes Idris Elba (Bloodsport), John Cena (Peacemaker), David Dastmalchian (Polka-Dot Man), Peter Capaldi (Thinker) and Slyvester Stallone (King Shark). The story centers on a band of supervillains who are forced by the government to work together in order to destroy a top-secret laboratory/prison. Click here to watch embedded mediaGunn has previously stated that The Suicide Squad taps some the strangest/most obscure villains in the DC universe and is ultimately a war film. By that, he means viewers shouldn't expect all of these goofballs to survive the entire adventure, and some of the fun of the film will be finding out who bites the dust and how. I wasn't too fond of the original Suicide Squad film, but this iteration looks like it'll be a lot of fun. We'll find out how it compares when The Suicide Squad premieres August 6 in theaters and HBO Max. This is also a good reminder that Rocksteady is working on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, their next big game after wrapping up the Arkham series of Batman games. The game is slated to arrive in 2022. If you missed it, watch the debut trailer for that game here. For more DC movie goodness, you can also watch our reactions and impressions to Zack Snyder's Justice League here. What do you think of The Suicide Squad's first trailer? Hit us up with those hot takes down in the comments!
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| The Ascent Shows Off Co-Op With Shadowrun Style Posted: 26 Mar 2021 09:58 AM PDT The Ascent unveiled a new trailer today, showcasing co-op play in the tactical future dystopian title. Will your district survive? That's the big question when The Ascent lands on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC this year. The Ascent is also slated to arrive on Xbox Game Pass on day one. Corporations are trying to take over everything in the wake of social collapse, and you and your crew have to fight back against them, mercenaries, and giant crime syndicates. Along the way you'll discover the secrets of this futuristic hellscape. In the trailer, players are treated to core aspects of co-op gameplay. That's right, you can play with up to 3 others in the Ascent to take on the impossible odds together. Big loot chests. Color-coded character circles that ensure you can keep track of your character. And fast-paced action. While the Ascent looks like it could easily fill the traditional turn-based CRPG space with its isometric inclinations, instead it's quite lively. The trailer is packed with explosions, gunfire, and giant suits of heavy armor. There are also plasma beams and electric things. "Electric things" is a technical term for some of the fun stuff showcased in this trailer, so be sure to check it out to see what's on deck. It looks like there are active dodges in there to go along with plenty of positioning, blasting, thrashing and crashing! Click here to watch embedded mediaAs you can see, the backdrop of Planet Veles looks like a pretty place to hold the ultimate battle for the future. Destructible environments, cyber augmentations, and a wide range of loot round out the experience. Of course, if you don't want to team up, you can tackle the world solo. Are you interested in The Ascent? Are you looking forward to more cyberpunk-style experiences? Or is cyberpunk the new zombie/viking/vampire game and you're looking for something else? Either way, The Ascent looks pretty cool here in the pre-release stage and we're eager to see more as we plod on to release this year.
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| Report: Call Of Duty Returns To A WWII Setting This Year Posted: 26 Mar 2021 09:23 AM PDT Eurogamer has reported that Call of Duty is returning to a WWII setting this year for its annual release, with Sledgehammer at the helm. Call of Duty "skipped" Sledgehammer in the annual studio cycle last year when Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War landed at Treyarch/Raven (with some assistance from Sledgehammer, as some degree of collaboration is not uncommon for the Call of Duty studios), so this return would not be wholly unexpected. However, if the rumors are true, this also indicates that Sledgehammer will be tackling its second WWII Call of Duty project in a row, as their last core title was Call of Duty: WWII. Game Informer had extensive coverage for Call of Duty: WWII, including a cover story, you can read more about that here. Even if you think you already know everything about Call of Duty: WWII, there are some deep dives into particularly interesting aspects of the game, right down to how Sledgehammer crafted the grenade sounds! Other sources around the internet are also reporting and rumoring on the setting, but not all sources agree on the exact nature of the World War II setting. It's also going around that the setting could be an alternate history take on WWII, where the war never ended. That sounds like more of a Treyarch title to me, but it also might be a good deal more interesting than repeating the setting for Sledgehammer's next big outing in the Call of Duty space. The biggest question is clearly, will we get the Headquarters space back? The implications here for associated Call of Duty products are interesting if we do in fact return to this historical backdrop that has been the source of countless stories like Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, and more. How will WWII be applied to products like Warzone, for instance? The influence of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has been significant, but Treyarch's frankly weird spin on reality lends itself toward direct infusions of bizarre and bold weapons, Saw puppets, and zombie jaunts. How do you even import the WWII setting into Warzone, when it will ostensibly retain all the guns and progress from the previous two games? That's an interesting issue to tackle moving forward, regardless of setting, as Warzone continues to expand as its own product yet retain significant tie-ins to the annual releases. What do you think about a return to a WWII setting for Call of Duty this year? Would you prefer a grounded title or an alternate history take? Let us know in the comments!
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| The Witcher: Blood Origin Cast Laurence O’Fuarain As The Warrior Fjall Posted: 26 Mar 2021 09:13 AM PDT With all the talk surrounding season two of Netflix's The Witcher, you may have forgotten that there's also a limited prequel series in the works called The Witcher: Blood Origin. Casting has already begun and the latest announcement is that Irish actor Laurence O'Fuarain has been announced as Fjall. O'Fuarain starred in the film The Limit Of and his previous TV roles include parts in Vikings, Game of Thrones, and Into the Badlands. He'll portray a character named Fjall, whom we don't know too much about other than this synopsis tweeted by the show's official Twitter account: "Born into a clan of warriors sworn to protect a King, Fjall carries a deep scar within, the death of a loved one who fell in battle trying to save him. A scar that won't let him settle, or make peace with himself or the world around him. In his quest for redemption, Fjall will find himself fighting beside the most unlikely of allies as he carves a path of vengeance across a continent in turmoil."  O'Fuarain casting is the second after Jodie Turner-Smith was pegged to play a warrior named Éile. The Witcher: Blood Origin takes place 1,200 years before Geralt of Rivia's adventures. The show will consist of six episodes and was announced in June of last year. Blood Origin's full story details are still up in the air but we know it will feature the first ever Witcher and puts a spotlight on the Elven civilization prior to it. The show is being helmed by the showrunners of the mainline Witcher series, Declan de Barra and Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. There's currently no news on when Blood Origin will premiere. Speaking of The Witcher, season 2 is currently trucking along as well. The show has already filled roles for characters Philippa Eilhart, Djikstra, and many more. Production hit a snag due to some COVID-related setbacks but appears to be proceeding smoothly, so all that's left is to get a premiere date. What do you think of The Witcher: Blood Origin? Are you excited to watch it? Let us know in the comments.
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