What appears to be a knock-off version of the immensely popular Black Myth: Wukong has appeared on the Nintendo online store and is due to launch December 26.Wukong Sun: Black Legend, is a 2D platformer that strongly resembles Black Myth: Wukong, at least in terms of its story description and the art used to advertise the game.Wukong Sun: Black Legend is being developed and published by Global Game Studio. Its description on the Nintendo store reads: “Embark on an epic Journey to the West in Wukong Sun: Black Legend! Ssports bettingtep into the role of the immortal Wukong, the legendary Monkey King, as he battles through a chaotic world teeming with powerful monsters and untold dangers. Explore a story inspired by Chinese mythology, filled with action-packed battles, stunning environments, and legendary foes.”This obviously sounds incredibly similar to Black Myth: Wukong, but the story is a very popular one from Chinese literature. A criminally underrated game came out back in 2010 called Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, developed by Ninja Theory, and follows a man named Monkey as he gets his companion Tripitaka back to her home throu…
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For the time being, the award for “Steam Next Fest demo that killed me the fastest” officially goes to Vividerie, which developer WangleLine proudly describes as “a hard bullet roguelike” that was explicitly “designed for those who crave a difficult game.” I mean, I don’t know what I expected after that sales pitch, but this demo still caught me off my guard. You get three hearts and a stick to bite down on and then it’s off to the bullet-filled dungeon. Punches are not being pulled, but boy is it fun. If you’ve played games like Enter the Gungeon, Nuclear Throne, or Brotato, you have a pretty good idea of what’s coming. But at the same time, you don’t. Fire your cooldown-based weapons at enemies and dodge the zillion projectiles coming your way. Vividerie ups the ante with a zippy dash that can damage enemies and let you pass through shots unharmed, and this allows for clutch finishes as well as clumsy mistakes. A big difference is that, instead of a seemingly bottomless arsenal of weapons, you collect items that augment your primary and secondary attacks, your dodge ability (presumably, though I haven’t seen any yet), and add a special active item to your loadout. That’…
Marvel’s Blade is one of those video games that you just can’t help but be desperate to learn more about. Following its reveal in 2023, this new Blade game has been relatively under-wraps, although a new release from the developers behind Dishonored 2 and Deathloop is always worth waiting for. That’s why Marvel’s Blade is among the most anticipated upcoming Xbox Series X games. While it’s unlikely that this third-person, single-player experience will land as a new game of 2025, it is still worth keeping on your radar. So while we wait for more Marvel’s Blade news – the latest piece included a first tease of the in-game character model – let’s get you caught up with everything we know so far about the adventure. Marvel’s Blade release date speculation Xbox Game Studios is yet to set a firm Marvel’s Blade release date or window. When the team at Arkane Lyon revealed the upcoming Marvel game back at The Game Awards 2023, the team said that it was going “silent for a while” as it moved through the next phase of production. Which is all to say that I’d be shocked to see this one appear before 2026. Marvel’s Blade platforms Marvel’s Blade is coming to PC and …
Project 007 is still something of a mystery, which is fitting given the subject matter. IO Interactive, the studio responsible for driving the Hitman franchise, is hard at work on a brand new James Bond game – an origin story which will work outside of the established canon. The pairing of the studio behind some of the best stealth games of all-time and a franchise that continues to deliver (check out any one of the best Bond movies for a reminder of that) is exceptional, and we are keen to learn more. It’s expected that Project 007 remains in early pre-production, but there are some details out there. So for all the latest news on this new Bond game and the first gameplay teases, keep reading to discover everything we know so far. What is Project 007? Project 007 is a band new stealth-action game from the genre masters at IO Interactive – the studio behind the beloved Hitman franchise. Project 007 is a working title for this new bond game, which the studio has described as “Featuring a wholly original Bond story, players will step into the shoes of the world’s favorite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status in the very first James Bond origin story.”Project 0…
Long-time Persona director Katsura Hashino reckons working on the demon-hunting, high-schooling series is a little “easier” than creating a whole new world in Metaphor: ReFantazio, but the latter allowed the developers to work on ideas that they just couldn’t have before.Speaking to the Official Xbox Podcast, Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Hashino said “we really had ideas we wanted to put into this game that we couldn’t put into other games.” He used his popular supernatural high school series as an example, too.”Persona 5 is set in the real world – Persona 5 specifically in Shiba and Tokyo,” he noted. “That means the story we wanted to tell became slightly limited to the space we were within. It also means it’s a little bit easier for us to work with because we know the place, we have that sort of baseline to work from. But, once again, it does limit our options.”
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Hashino compared that to the “entirely new fantasy world that we created” in the most recent genre giant Metaphor: ReFantazio, which is currently breaking records for its developer Atlus. “We have the freedom to explore all th…
You can currently get a healthy amount off one of my favorite horror board games for Halloween spooky times, but time is running out. Why? Because it’s since been replaced with a newer version, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find.2nd edition Betrayal at House on the Hill is $21.90 via Amazon at the moment, and its original MSRP was closer to $50 back in the day. Since being replaced by the 3rd edition (which has completely different scenarios and an all-new look) a couple of years ago, this version has become increasingly difficult to get at a decent price. If I had to guess, it’s being phased out. Which is a real shame, honestly. I’d argue that this is/was one of the best horror board games for any time of the year, but particularly Halloween. See Exhibit A: it’s out of stock almost everywhere in the UK.Anyway, this is just one of many board game deals currently kicking around. For more discounts, check in with our dedicated bargain-hunting page.Betrayal at House on the Hill (2nd Edition) | $28.98 $21.90 at AmazonSave $7 – That might not seem like much of a price cut, but the original cost for this game is actually a lot closer to $50. Plus, its average price has been mor…
“There’s a lot you don’t know about me”, Max Caulfield says at the beginning of Life is Strange Double Exposure. She’s speaking to her friend Safi as they try to find the perfect spot to photograph in an abandoned bowling alley, but it very much feels like Max is saying it to me, too. I’ve felt equal parts excited and apprehensive about stepping into a new experience with a character I got to know so well in Don’t Nod’s Life is Strange. So many questions swirled around my mind going into Chapter 1 and 2 of the adventure. How would Deck Nine handle Max’s tumultuous past? How has the rewind power affected her since her time at Blackwell? What would it be like to fill her shoes again after so many years? Can I still resonate with her in the same way? I’m a different person to who I was when I played the first episode of the original, and just I’ve changed and grown, so has Max. But there’s still so much about her that feels familiar, and it’s apparent right from the start that there’s a lot here that fans of the first Life is Strange will appreciate. Playing Double Exposure feels like getting reacquainted with an old friend I haven’t seen in a long time, who’s now trying to navi…
Early external playtests of Marathon, Destiny developer Bungie’s new shooter, appear to have been underway this week.In a tweet last night, Halo YouTuber HiddenXperia announced that “I’ve been at Bungie all week playing Marathon.” While the YouTuber wasn’t able to provide any details about his time at the studio, he said that it was a “surreal experience.”I am VERY excited to announce that I’ve been at @Bungie all week playing Marathon :)Can’t give any specifics yet, all I’ll say is man… what a surreal experience lol pic.twitter.com/JdsiSVDYiGOctober 10, 2024Bungie originally revealed Marathon in the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase, and it wasn’t long after that before players unlocked a new trailer that suggested Marathon details would still be a long way off. Back then, Bungie general manager Scott Taylor told players “we are going to go dark for a while – for an extended period – while we focus on developing and playtesting the game.”Taylor also suggested that the next time we hear from Bungie about Marathon, the studio would be ready to reveal gameplay, but that’s not what’s happening here. While it’s a positive sign that the studio is bringing in outside…
The Baldur’s Gate 3 community is back with yet another lewd creation – and this time, it’s a hyper-realistic doll that Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke himself has now spotted.”Don’t ask me where I got this,” a viral post highlighting the doll reads, “but there is a girlie out there with a $20,000 life-sized Astarion sex doll. I just have to ask, were the fanfics not enough?” Alongside the text is an image of the massive mannequin, and boy is it something. Vincke’s response speaks volumes here, I’d say. All that his reply consists of is a simple emoji of eyes, giving strong “I see this, but why do I see this” vibes.👀 https://t.co/IGqKYozoqjOctober 9, 2024The most shocking part of the doll’s existence is the supposed review that goes along with it, indicating that an Astarion stan actually went as far as purchasing it. The mysterious shopper calls the life-sized figure “amazing,” declaring the head a “handsome” one of “great quality.” They love the doll so much, in fact, that they’d even buy another if they could: “If I can get the funds again I would purchase again.”As a dedicated Baldur’s Gate 3 fan myself, I can’t say I’m surprised. After all, the fanbase has done everythin…
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How to unlock new Exotics
How to farm Exotic Engrams
To get new Exotic armor in Destiny 2, you need to access Master Rahool’s exclusive Engram Ensiders club by resetting your vendor reputation rank. Earning reputation by handing over your Exotic Engrams to him takes a while, however, as you’ll need to gather many engrams and must spend a lot of Destiny 2’s most precious resources to improve your rank most efficiently. To help you gain favor with Master Rahool so you can get some new gear, I’ve covered exactly how you unlock any new Exotics you don’t have in Destiny 2, as well as the best ways to get the necessary Exotic Engrams.How to unlock new Exotics in Destiny 2 To be able to unlock any new Exotic armor piece in Destiny 2, you need to max out and reset your vendor rank with Master Rahool by decrypting Exotic and Prime Engrams. Once you’ve hit Legend (Rank 16), claim the Exotic Cipher reward to reset your rank and unlock Novel Focusing, which lets you get any Exotic armor piece, including brand-new gear that you don’t have. Be aware that, as of Destiny 2 The Final Shape, this is the only way to get new Exotic arm…