Author - Jerry Paxton

Skygard Arena – Early Access Launch Trailer

Independent developer Gemelli Games has today announced that their highly anticipated fantasy tactical RPG, Skygard Arena, is available now on PC via Steam Early Access at £16.75 / $19.99 / €19.99. To celebrate the release, players can enjoy a launch discount of 20%. Check the game out today to experience a fresh take on the tactical RPG genre – think Final Fantasy Tactics meets League of Legends, with a roster of Champions with unique abilities, a mission-based solo campaign, and a PvP mode with fast-paced matches.

In Skygard Arena, players lead the Champions of five factions vying for victory in the Tournament of the Ancients, where disputes are settled through intense strategic battles. In the arena, master the game’s unique combat system inspired by MOBAs, where Champions can dash, teleport, and unleash game-changing combos in a single turn.

With the all-new solo Campaign mode, battle in hand-crafted tactical missions: challenging clashes between the Champions, objective capture run, unique enemies and maps, large-scale battles, epic boss encounters and more! For players looking for more freeform battles, the community’s beloved Arena mode promises exhilarating encounters. Here, teams of three Champions face each other, capturing objectives or eliminating the opposition to earn enough victory points. Take the fight online and face other players with the game’s global matchmaking system to competitively climb the leaderboard, face a friend for a casual game, or battle against AIs with adjustable difficulty levels!

Of Ash and Steel Announcement Trailer

Video game publisher tinyBuild and indie developer Fire & Frost Studios have teamed up to reveal Of Ash and Steel, an immersive third-person RPG set in a dangerous medieval fantasy open world, launching in 2025 on PC via Steam. Inspired by classic fantasy RPGs, Of Ash and Steel captures an old-school spirit of adventure with modern design, emphasizing rich storytelling, deep character progression and dynamic combat. Danger lurks around every corner in this world – but it promises great rewards for those with the curiosity and courage to seek them out.

In Of Ash and Steel, you’ll explore the once-prosperous realm of the Kingdom of the Seven, honing your combat skills and forging alliances to survive in an unforgiving land. Rise from a lowly adventurer and build your hero as you like, shaping your fortune and the fate of the world around you with each choice you make.

There are no quest markers to lead you by the hand in Of Ash and Steel. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide in a richly detailed world full of hidden treasures, stories, challenges, side quests, bosses and more.

In Of Ash and Steel, you’ll explore the once-prosperous realm of the Kingdom of the Seven, honing your combat skills and forging alliances to survive in an unforgiving land. Rise from a lowly adventurer and build your hero as you like, shaping your fortune and the fate of the world around you with each choice you make.

There are no quest markers to lead you by the hand in Of Ash and Steel. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide in a richly detailed world full of hidden treasures, stories, challenges, side quests, bosses and more.

Key Features

  • Master the Art of Combat: You are not a Legendary Hero by default in Of Ash and Steel. To become a true champion, you’ll need to learn the ropes and prove your might in battle, combining different combat stances and active skills with the surrounding environment to vanquish your foes. Tailor your fighting style to suit you, from agile swordsman to heavy armor-clad knight, or create something unique!
  • Shape the Fate of the World: Grow stronger, survive, and forge alliances across the realm. Watch your actions impact the world around you and prove that even someone who has lost everything can become a force with the power to shape destiny.
  • Explore Like You Used ToOf Ash and Steel has no marker system, and quests won’t lead you by the hand. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide. The world promises an immersive atmosphere full of dynamic weather, characters and music, with rich rewards for those who dare to uncover its secrets.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Days of Plenty Event Trailer

As the days grow shorter and the air grows colder, Sunblink and Sanrio® are celebrating all things autumn with the Days of Plenty event in Hello Kitty Island Adventure! The constantly updated life-sim that’s all about friendship and positivity is available now on Apple Arcade and will come to Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation consoles starting early 2025.

Watch the launch trailer here:

A magical autumnal wind blows through the Seaside Resort, carrying a delicious scent. What could it be…and could a missing Pompompurin have anything to do with it? Starting today, run through leaf piles to gather currency to spend at the event stand for lovely autumnal rewards.

Days of Plenty comes on the heel of Update 2.1, letting players explore even more of City Town with Usahana as well as customize the Imagination Cafe!

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate 60 FPS Console Patch News

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate will be able to run at a smooth 60 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S starting on November 19, thanks to a free patch coming to consoles. Additionally, players on Xbox Series X, PS5, and PS5 Pro will be able to experience the spectacle of Victorian London in full 4K resolution at 60 FPS, breathing new life into the game’s cobblestone streets and massive Industrial Age structures.

Set in 1868, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate follows a pair of Assassin twins, Jacob and Evie Frye, as they explore London and build up a gang – the Rooks – to take the city back from Templar domination. The most modern-set Assassin’s Creed to date (present-day storylines notwithstanding), it lets players wield concealed weapons including kukris, cane swords, revolvers, and brass knuckles, and use a wrist-mounted rope launcher to rapidly climb London’s huge, intricately detailed buildings and launch ziplines across its broad avenues. Players can also take full advantage of the carriages that rumble through the streets, leading the Templar-controlled Blighter gang on high-speed chases (and jumping to the roof to fight any pursuers who try to climb aboard).

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is available for PS5, PS5 Pro, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (via the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam), and Amazon Luna. It’s also included with a Ubisoft+ Premium or Classics subscription on PC, a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription on Xbox, and a Ubisoft+ Classics subscription on PlayStation (available either as part of PlayStation Extra or Premium, or with a standalone subscription).

Homeworld 3 Update 1.3 Patch Notes

Today, Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox published a blog detailing the abundance of changes and additions coming to Homeworld 3. Releasing on November 21, Update 1.3 delivers all of the content in the Year One Pass, including two premium DLC packs bolstering the War Games mode, as well as a host of free updates and further enhancements to deliver the complete vision for Homeworld 3.

Highlights for Homeworld 3’s last major content update include:

  • Combat Tuning: The game’s overall combat, resource and research management, and skirmish mode will be significantly updated and rebalanced based on community feedback and playtesting. For a more detailed look at the balance changes, please reference the Patch notes.

  • New Abilities: Available to use in all modes, Reinforce is a new targeted ship ability that lets players manage existing and new units within a fleet much more seamlessly than before.

  • War Games Additions: Introducing Interstitials, a new system which creates encounters that have a random chance of occurring between each round of a War Games run. Each interstitial will give players a different opportunity to enhance their fleet but at a high cost.

  • Premium DLC Packs: Two premium DLC War Games content packs will be available for individual purchase or for those who purchased the Homeworld 3 – Year One Pass so players can experience the unique gameplay styles of two new factions – the Somtaaw and Taiidan, each featuring two new dedicated War Games fleets.

For more information about Update 1.3, check out the official blog post (HERE).

HASBRO Launches AI-Powered Game Finder Tool

Today, leading toy and game company Hasbro is launching Game Finder—a new tool designed to help anyone quickly find the perfect game for any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy family night or a lively party, Game Finder’s smart AI provides tailored game recommendations that feel more like advice from a friend.

Here’s how it works:

  • Deep Brand Knowledge: Game Finder’s AI is built to understand Hasbro games on a level that generic algorithms can’t match. It knows the nuances of each game, from the ideal play group size to the subtle strategies and unique features that make each title special.
  • Personalization Beyond Data Points: While many recommendation engines rely on high-level data (such as ratings or purchases), Game Finder’s AI is tuned to individual preferences. It factors in play style, game duration, mood, and group size – creating recommendations that feel thoughtful and personal.
  • Human Touch: Game Finder combines AI with the human expertise of the Hasbro team. Our recommendations include insights from team members who know these games best, making each suggestion feel like advice from a friend who understands what makes a game truly fun.
  • A World of Games, Just for You: Game Finder opens you up to Hasbro’s vast portfolio beyond our beloved classics! You might just discover an unexpected gem, like the quirky card games Aschamallows and Piggy Piggy, or the hilarious party game for adults, Fork Milk Kidnap! With so many options in our extensive library, this tool is designed to help you uncover new favorites you didn’t even know you were looking for.

Just answer a few questions or describe what you’re looking for, and Game Finder’s proprietary AI—trained specifically on Hasbro’s extensive game library—does the rest!

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable Early Access Launch Trailer

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable, the first-person action-adventure VR platformer based on the highly-acclaimed manga with more than 120 million fans, crashes through the Walls of Early Access on Meta Quest Pro|2|3/3S via the Meta Quest Store and enters 1.0. We’d love to provide you access to the 1.0 build ahead of launch.

1.0 will provide the final three chapters in this epic saga, alongside the newly added two-player Co-op mode. Friends can now work together to take down vicious Titans and save humanity.

Join the Scout Regiment as an aspiring recruit and ready for battle. Quickly maneuver across building tops with Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, and change directions mid-air to avoid towering threats. Topple titans, complete timed objectives, unlock powerful new gear, and protect mankind from extinction.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous GotY Edition Trailer

Developer and publisher Owlcat Games today released the Game of the Year Edition for its critically acclaimed cRPG, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. This final edition includes the base game, all six premium add-ons, four free add-ons (all except Visitors of Morta, a collaboration with Children of Morta – which can be separately downloaded for free at any time), and new content specifically for the mythical Dragon’s Path – the final major content update for the game (available for all players).

Enjoy the ultimate adventure in the best RPGs of 2021, according to Kotaku, RPG Watch, and other media outlets, with all six premium expansions. Follow the complete experience throughout over 150 hours of gameplay! Lead the Fifth Crusade to free the lands of demon hordes. Diversify your playthrough by choosing from 10 mythic paths, 25 classes, and 160 archetypes. Build friendships and romantic relationships with 12 companions, but remember that your decisions affect how they feel about you.

Additionally, Patch 2.5 accompanies the launch of the Game of the Year Edition: it expands the Gold Dragon Mythic path and is available to all existing players. This final major update completes the work of fleshing out the Mythic character path and brings new visuals, mechanics updates, new spells, narrative updates, and more.

Key features of Patch 2.5 include:
  • Dragon Worship: Two new dragon-themed religions, Apsu and Dahak, geared towards new Gold Dragon players, but available at character creation for any and all characters looking to worship a draconic deity
  • New Blessings: For dragon enjoyers, the new Scalykind Domain and Blessing will support early game affiliation with the Gold Dragon Mythic
  • Gold Dragon Mythic Path Update: For the Gold Dragon path specifically, players can enjoy visual improvements, 10 new mythic features and 10 new mythic spells, general upgrades and rebalancing, as well as more narrative options

Alien: Rogue Incursion Story Trailer

Leading VR developer Survios debuted the story trailer for Alien: Rogue Incursion, the upcoming action-horror VR title set in the Alien universe.

Launching on PlayStation VR2 and PCVR via Steam on December 19, 2024 and on Meta platforms in early 2025, Alien: Rogue Incursion follows ex-Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks and her sentient AI companion Davis 01 as they undertake a dangerous mission into an infested research facility on the planet Purdan.

TQ Jefferson, Survios Chief Product Officer and Creative Director of Alien: Rogue Incursion, shared more about the trailer in a new post on the PlayStation Blog, where he also announced that Alien: Rogue Incursion has officially gone gold ahead of launch next month.

Destiny 2: Revenant Act II Trailer

Act II of Destiny 2: Revenant launches tomorrow, November 19, bringing in new content including the new Tomb of Elders mode, new weapons and Artifact perks, the Street Fighter™ 6 partnership, and more. Players will work with Mithrax and Eido to stop Fikrul from resurrecting more Fallen for his Scorn army, including the deadliest of enemies from the Prison of Elders.

Inspired by the beloved Prison of Elders mode in the original Destiny, Tomb of Elders will bring intense challenges to the fray, as Guardians infiltrate the tomb and face off against different combatant factions in multiple arenas, while escalating in difficulty each round. Act II also introduces a new set of Artifact perks for those looking to power up their melee and Arc builds. Check out last week’s This Week in Destiny for a breakdown of the perks. Later this Act, The Dawning celebration returns, with Eva Levante bringing back her Holiday Oven for delicious winter treats to share around the galaxy, and gifting Guardians the new Void Linear Fusion Rifle, Mistral Lift.

Here comes a new challenger! Launching alongside Act II of Destiny 2: Revenant on November 19, prepare to experience a Shoryuken-style collaboration with an array of new cosmetics inspired by Street Fighter™ 6 available in the Eververse Store. Channel the iconic fighting styles of Chun-Li and Ryu with three new Finishers – Hadoken, Lightning Kick, and Spinning Kick. Guardians can charge up their Drive Gauge with two energetic emotes, Blanka Fight and Bonus Stage, and gear up their Ghost with three new shells modeled after Cammy, Chun-Li, and Ryu. Also featured is a Blanka-inspired universal helmet ornament available for all classes, ensuring that their Guardians are ready for every best-of-three showdown.

Players can jump into Revenant Act II tomorrow, November 19, but in the meantime, Act I is available now and features Tonic brewing, Onslaught: Salvation, new weapons and Artifact perks, and more.