In Space Marine 2, there is no greater joy than throwing yourself head-first into a seething mass of Tyranids. When you’re fighting in melee range, the game does an incredible job at making you feel like you’re surviving through sheer skill and power. Whether it’s barely breaking your stride to catch a leaping Hormagaunt by the tail and slamming them into paste, or parrying a Tyranid Warrior’s swords until an opening lets you plunge your own revving Chainsword into its midriff, there’s a fluidity to combat unlike anything I’ve played before. It’s a flow that’s complemented by the fact there aren’t too many opportunities to use your guns – a quick gap in might let you thin out the crowd with a spray of Bolter rounds, or take out some distant snipers, but it’s typically more effective to fight up-close. Unfortunately, when Space Marine 2 moves away from Tyranids in lieu of Chaos in the final act, this combat loses some of its appeal. Chaos takes a quality over quantity approach, reducing the amount of horde fodder in lieu of fielding elite units like Scarab Occult Terminators and Chaos Space Marines. These units tend to have more longer-ranged weapons, which means the bala…
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ArcheAge Chronicles is developer XL Games’ upcoming sequel to its 2013 MMO ArcheAge, as revealed during last night’s PlayStation State of Play event – and it sounds even bigger than the original.Regarded by fans as one of the best MMORPGs to emerge during the 2010s, ArcheAge was unique for its time thanks to its blend of sandbox elements and more traditional RPG gameplay. The new sequel, ArcheAge Chronicles, is set to be even more innovative with its devs describing it as a follow-up entry that “transcends traditional MMORPG mechanics” like those found in the original.According to XL Games’ blog post on the sequel, it was initially set to be called ArcheAge 2 before becoming ArcheAge Chronicles. Devs describe it as an “online action RPG” rather than an MMO, stating that it “promises to deliver a more immersive experience with a strong emphasis on action combat” than its predecessor. That doesn’t mean that it’s no longer fit for fans of the MMORPG genre, however.
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The game ticks off all the boxes players of online gems like the first ArcheAge would expect. ArcheAge Chronicles has “epic large-scale raid…
Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra has called for fewer game remasters in favor of more new experiences.In a tweet ahead of the PlayStation State of Play last night, Ybarra said that he was “hoping we don’t see a lot of remasters continuing across the industry.” Ybarra’s comments were attached to a picture of Days Gone, remaster rumors of which were circling ahead of last night’s event despite its 2019 release. That rumor wasn’t proven true last night, but the leaked Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered was unveiled in its place, along with several other remaster projects, including Lunar and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver.Hoping we don’t see a lot of remasters continuing across the industry. I get some enjoy them, but personally want to see sequels and new games/worlds. https://t.co/dE9a4OXelDSeptember 24, 2024Ybarra goes on to explain that while “I get some [people] enjoy” remasters, he’d “personally want to see sequels and new games/worlds.” There’s a definite sense across the industry that getting new IP off the ground is a risky proposition right now, and Sony’s push for live-service multiplayer has also led to several studios squeezing their successful catalogues harder than ev…
Dragon Age: The Veilguard creative director John Epler “would love to do something” to wrap up what the RPG’s Netflix spin-off began, but don’t expect anything on that anytime soon.That comes from YouTuber Kala Elizabeth, who asked Epler if we’re getting any resolution to Dragon Age: Absolution and was essentially told not right now.”I can’t get into too many details because it’s a Netflix thing, which makes the rights complicated,” he says. “I will say I would love to do something to wrap that up, but not in the immediate future.”The Netflix animation released in December of 2022, offering one season’s worth of Dragon Age goodness that’s tided us over to The Veilguard’s imminent release. As you can see from our Dragon Age: Absolution review, we dug it! But little has been said about a season 2 or tying up any loose ends. Epler’s words provide some hope that something might happen there but also reaffirm that it wouldn’t be easy. Still, it’s something.While Dragon Age has an animated show and film, not everyone thinks the RPG would take well to something more live-action. As Fallout’s effort won rave reviews, Dragon Age co-creator David Gaider said something similar for the RPG or …
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From shooters to survival epics, the host of upcoming horror games set to release in 2024 have scary reputations to live up to. The year has seen a modest showing from the genre already, with Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 and The Casting of Frank Stone being just two of the latest video game scare-’em-ups for us to dig into. But with plenty of new games for 2024 still in the works, Senua is sure to be in good company.We’re especially intrigued by Japanese body horror Slitterhead, Bloober Team’s upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake, and an unnerving upcoming horror game “experience” from Hideo Kojima named OD. The home of horror cinema, Blumhouse Pictures, has also announced its brand new indie games publishing division. We want to keep you posted on all the things going bump in the night, both for triple-A studios and on the indie horror scene, which is where this list of 2024’s coolest upcoming horror games comes in useful.If you don’t want to be patient, you can always check out the best horror games to play right now to slake your thirst for all things scary. If you’re keen to check out some upcoming PS5 games, new PC games, and upcoming …
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There are plenty of exciting upcoming PS5 games to look forward to as well as a new console on its way. With so many strong releases in 2024, it’s already been a great year for the system, but more is yet to come!The reveal of the PS5 Pro might have you excited about what else Sony has in store for us, especially for those looking to add the best PS5 games or PS5 Pro enhanced games to an ever-growing list. But with anticipated PS5 exclusives such as the Silent Hill 2 remake on the near horizon, and a variety of third-party titles to look out for, you’ll want to jot down these new games for 2024 whether or not you’re shelling out for the PS5 Pro. Plus, if you’re looking to make use of your PSVR2 headset, there are also some upcoming PSVR 2 games to look forward to as well. So, if you’re looking to add to your wishlist or get a refresher of everything that’s on the way, read on below to find a roundup of all of the upcoming PS5 games, all in release date order. Still looking for Sony’s new console? Here’s the latest on PS5 restock updatesUpcoming PS5 games to watch out for2024Throne and Liberty Deve…
Star Wars Outlaws sales have been “softer than expected,” and the lessons learned have been part of why Ubisoft has delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows to 2025. Alongside that announcement, the Outlaws devs have confirmed that the game is coming to Steam on November 21 alongside its first DLC pack, and they’ve expanded on their plans for free updates to improve the game.The first Star Wars Outlaws DLC pack, Wild Card, is set to launch on November 21, according to a new message from Ubisoft on Twitter. The DLC had previously been announced for a vague ‘fall’ launch. November 21 will also see the game launch on Steam. It had previously been exclusive to Ubisoft’s own launcher and the Epic Games Store on PC, with no clear indication it was going to come to other storefronts. A message from our team to you. pic.twitter.com/wFi3I2tqPxSeptember 25, 2024Wild Card will see Kay take on Lando Calrissian in a high-stakes Sabacc tournament. Creative director Julian Gerighty tells Game File (paywalled) that both this DLC pack and its spring 2025 follow-up are “fairly meaty.”Ubisoft also says in the message to fans that “we’re hard at work creating multiple title updates, which will bring opti…
Dragon Age: The Veilguard carries the monumental task of incorporating some of the player decisions from previous entries roughly a decade old. To streamline and grapple with the ever-expanding Dragon Age lore, the team has boiled this down to three specific decisions.According to IGN, Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have an “Adventurer’s Past” section of the character creator where players will “select a few story decisions via tarot cards.” You’ll be asked if you disbanded the Inquisition, if you stopped or saved solas, and most importantly, who your Inquisitor romanced. Unfortunately your romance options will still be gender and lineage-locked as they were in Inquisition. These three decisions will give players’ agency in crafting the RPG that most closely resembles some of the choices made back in Inquisition. This might feel like a small list of options, but Bioware would rather ignore some of your previous choices to avoid undoing them with needless references. With Veilguard taking place in Northern Thedas, many of the decisions you made down south won’t even come into play, so it gives the team room to craft a different narrative away from political and geographica…
Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to 2020’s samurai open-world game Ghost of Tsushima is doing what every good sequel should: giving the main character a gun. Announced at the PlayStation State of Play this week, Ghost of Yotei sets out to tell the tale of new female protagonist Atsu’s journey in 1603 – more than 300 years after the events of Tsushima. Of course, with sequels comes iteration on gameplay mechanics, and what better way to do that than by introducing firearms into the mix. According to The New York Times, players will “be able to master firearms in addition to melee weapons like the katana,” which sounds like it could be the type of escalation an open-world samurai game could use to spice things up. Keeping things from feeling repetitive is something creative director Jason Connell is acutely aware of.As Connell tells the New York Times, “One challenge that comes with making an open-world game is the repetitive nature of doing the same thing over and over.” He continues on, “We wanted to balance against that and find unique experiences.” I’d say giving players the option to bust down the door with some new weaponry is one way to combat this problem, but it re…
As Ubisoft works to turn things around after a few bad years, CEO Yves Guillemot reckons making good, “solid” games won’t cut it.On the heels of the Assassin’s Creed Shadows delay which has made Ubisoft’s 2024 noticeably lighter, Guillemot discussed plans for the future. Bear in mind, this past February Guillemot described Assassin’s Creed Mirage as a turning point for the studio’s output as it works to regularly put out good games again – in his words, “the beginning of our turnaround to consistently creating and delivering high-quality, long-lasting games.” Speaking on an investor conference call today, Guillemot reckoned that good just ain’t good enough. “In today’s challenging market and with gamers expecting extraordinary experiences, delivering solid quality is no longer enough,” the CEO said. “We must strive for excellence in all aspects of our work. This will enable the biggest entry in the [Assassin’s Creed] franchise to fully deliver on its ambition, notably by fulfilling the promise of our dual protagonist adventure with Naoe and Yasuke bringing two very different gameplay styles.” This stance – which warrants the immediate counterpoint that, perhap…