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‘Monument Valley’ Studio Unveils New Roguelike Mobile Game ‘Desta: The Memories Between’
Monument Valley fans will be delighted to learn that ustwo has now unveiled its latest title: Desta: The Memories Between. Released on mobile in partnership with Netflix, the new game plays as a roguelike where a girl in her twenties moves back into her childhood home after her father’s recent death. Through her dreams, the girl confronts her past, journeying through her memories and talking to those left behind while you solve various puzzles to progress. While the game will also be released on other platforms such as PC via Steam, Netflix assures that its mobile version will not feature any in-app purchases, microtransactions or “extra fees.” Unfortunately, there’s no release date just yet for Desta: The Memories Between, so fans of ustwo should definitely be on the l...
Here’s how the Metaverse enables inclusivity for genderqueer people
In the wake of the rising popularity of games like Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft and the concept of the Metaverse, the ability of “avatars” to escape unpleasant realities, or simply have fun, is emphatically relevant. It warrants a discussion on digital citizenship and the “inclusivity” of individuals and their identities in the virtual realm, and it provides new meaning for those with gender dysphoria or who identify as genderqueer. In the real world, there is a known bias against those who do not identify with the sex assigned to them at birth. According to a recent study, approximately 2.7% of adolescents in the United States identify as trans or gender diverse. Extrapolating this to the global population, more than 200 million people likely fall into this category and come under press...
Axie Infinity: AXS price risks deeper losses despite 90% drawdown already
Axie Infinity (AXS) has dropped by roughly 90% after peaking out at $172 in November 2021. AXS’s sharp correction has made it one of the worst performing digital assets among the top-ranking cryptocurrencies. Moreover, it could undergo further declines in the coming months, according to a mix of technical and fundamental catalysts listed below. Low player count dampens AXS demand To recap, AXS serves as a settlement token within the Axie Infinity’s gaming ecosystem, allowing players to purchase native nonfungible tokens (NFT), a flurry of digital pets called “Axies.” It also acts as a work token that players can spend to breed new Axies. New users that enter the Axie Infinity ecosystem need Axies to pit them in a battle against other Axies. When they win, the platfo...
Watch Guile’s Gameplay Trailer for ‘Street Fighter 6’
At Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest livestream, Capcom shared a Guile gameplay trailer for Street Fighter 6. Adding to the anticipation for the latest installment of its popular fighting game series, the title is currently set to arrive sometime in 2023. Capcom describes, “Guile’s move set in Street Fighter 6 combines his signature moves with fresh additions. He is one powerhouse of a character who retains his ability to keep opponents at a distance.” The gameplay trailer share a new look befitting a Street Fighter veteran like Guile. The United States Air Force Major is seen with his signature blonde flat-top hairstyle with new facial hair and a denim-like flight suit. Showcasing some of the new fighting dynamics set to be introduced, Guile takes care of Ryu with his signature Sonic Boom...
The ‘Aliens’ Franchise Is Getting a New Tactical Single-Player Game
The classic Aliens franchise is now receiving a new tactical strategy game from Tindalos Interactive, Focus Entertainment and 20th Century Games. Unlike its recent survival shooters, Aliens: Dark Descent will be a single-player experience where gamers will take charge of commanding a tactical squad of marines that embark on missions from an original storyline, thrusting them into the wrath of the terrifying xenomorphs. You’ll be able to change various weapon and gear load-outs for your team members, upgrading their armor and abilities as you progress through the levels to better suit your own playstyle and the task at hand. While the trailer mainly showcases cinematic scenes and only offers a short glimpse at what its gameplay may look like, the isometric view and tactical, perma...
You Can Now Play a ‘Resident Evil Village’ Demo on Your Web Browser
If you’ve yet to give Resident Evil Village a go, Capcom has now made its demo available to stream through your web browser without having to download anything. Thanks to the game streaming technology powering Google’s Stadia console, the Steam Awards 2021 Game of the Year winner has now released an instantly playable demo you can access via your web browser, smartphone or tablet. On computers, it’ll run on both macOS or Windows as long as you’re using the Chrome browser, while the latter platforms will have a designated app for Android. Those on iOS devices will have to play it through Safari, but all versions of the streamable demo will reach up to 1080p, though there won’t be HDR support. As expected, there’ll also be some other system requirements for the demo to run properly. You...
‘Fortnite’ Announces Official Crossover With ‘Among Us’
Following an Imposters gameplay mode introduced back in August of last year which caused a bit of controversy with Among Us developers, Epic Games and Innersloth now bury the hatchet with a new official Among Us crossover on Fortnite. This time around, no new gameplay mode has been announced as of yet, but instead, players will be able to equip Crewmate Back Bling in colors from the original game as well as a Distraction Dance Emote. Players acquire the Among Us cosmetics by either purchasing the game from the Epic Games Store or buying an Among Us Stars Pack. Take a look at the teaser video below, and head over to the Innersloth website for more details. IT’S HERE squad up with ur Crewmates (or Impostors?) and prepare for departure on the Battle Bus – we’re invading @FortniteGame! ? ...
Former ‘Dead Space’ Developers Unveil ‘The Callisto Protocol’ Gameplay Trailer
With the Dead Space remake well underway over at Motive Studios and EA, a group of the original game’s former developers who moved over to Striking Distance Studios has now also released the very first gameplay trailer of their latest passion project: The Callisto Protocol. From the trailer, the game very much plays like a spiritual successor to Dead Space, putting players in the shoes of a lone protagonist who finds himself trapped in a prison colony named Black Iron on Jupiter’s moon Callisto in the year 2320. Jacob Lee (played by Josh Duhamel) will have to fight off an alien invasion that seems to have been engineered by the prison’s warden. The game features very similar weapons to the Dead Space franchise including his main gun that acts pretty much just like Isaac’s Plasma ...
Lunar Software Revives Space Survival Horror Game ‘ROUTINE’
After almost a decade of being on the back burner, Lunar Software and Raw Fury have finally revived the space survival horror game ROUTINE. First announced all the way back in 2012 during that year’s Gamescom, ROUTINE is a horror game inspired by the “’80s vision of the future” and places players in an abandoned Lunar base. Confronting a series of terrifying environments such as abandoned malls and deteriorating living quarters, your goal is to journey through the base and survive its many dangers, whether it means you’ll have to run, hide, or fight. To make the game even more immersive, the team has elected for a minimal user interface, keeping things as atmospheric as possible. Unfortunately, there’s currently no release date yet for ROUTINE, but you can learn more about the game an...
‘The Last of Us Part I’ Is Getting a PS5 Remake Later This Year
Almost a decade after its original release, the first part of The Last of Us is finally getting a remake for both the PlayStation 5 and PC. The new remake was announced by Naughty Dog and Sony over at Summer Game Fest 2022, and the two released a fresh trailer showcasing some of the visual enhancements fans can expect from the game that now benefits from nine years of hardware development and a whole new generation of consoles. Upgraded graphics aside, the game will retain the original performances from Ashley Johnson, Troy Baker and everyone else on the cast, but a new AI system breathes new life into the game’s combat elements. 3D audio and support for the DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers will also create a more immersive experience for fans, and gamers can expect to purchas...
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ Drops a Detailed Look at One of Its New Campaign Missions
Shortly after releasing a world reveal trailer yesterday, Activision and Infinity Ward have now followed up with a more detailed look at one of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II‘s new campaign missions. Titled “Dark Water,” the brand new mission takes place on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico where secret cargo has been stored with the potential to “spark a global conflict.” Learning of this intel, the franchise’s central Task Force 141 sets off to find and retrieve the missiles, dispatching Soap, Ghost, and Mexican Special Forces Colonel Alejandro Vargas alongside Shadow Company to take down enemies on the ship. “This is just one example of how Campaign missions will be more dynamic and lifelike, something that the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare began to innovate on compared to ...
‘Goat Simulator’ Announces New Installment After 8 Years
There may not have been a Goat Simulator 2, but that hasn’t stopped Coffee Stain from announcing Goat Simulator 3 over at the Summer Games Fest 2022. Coming more than eight years since the release of the original hit Goat Simulator, the Swedish video game developer is bringing back the fan-favorite Pilgor the goat to your PC and consoles later this year, although the maniacal bovid will now be terrorizing a brand new location called San Angora. Coffee Stain promises a bunch of “hidden secrets, quests, collectibles” in the city alongside your regular variety of customizable items for your goat ranging from hats to toilet rolls to jet packs. The team has also added multiplayer support so you can wreak havoc in a group of four friends. “Since the release of the first Goat Simul...
