Today OTXO (pronounced ‘oh-cho’), the brutally intense action-roguelike from Super Rare Games and Lateralis Heavy Industries, descends upon PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch!
Hailed as a worthy successor to Hotline Miami, OTXO throws players into a dark mansion as a nameless protagonist on a desperate mission. Players will blast through relentless enemies, painting the walls red and customizing their attack plan with each bloody, roguelike run.
As players delve deeper into the mansion, carving a bloody path through enemies, they’ll begin to unravel its mysteries. With each brutal battle, the mansion may reveal its secrets, and perhaps even unlock the puzzle of the players’ own forgotten past.
Endless replayability awaits. The mansion’s layout shifts with each run, offering a fresh challenge every time. Players can choose from a vast arsenal of weapons, unlock over 100 abilities, and master the strategic slow-motion ‘Focus’ mechanic to conquer OTXO’s ever-changing depths.
Feral Interactive has today announced that Tropico is now available for Meta Quest, bringing Kalypso Media’s ever-popular city builder with a tongue-in-cheek political twist to VR for the first time.
Tropico invites Meta Quest players to immerse themselves completely in the role of El Presidente, overseeing all aspects of island life as they propel the Tropican people into prosperity. Featuring all missions and DLC from Tropico 4 on PC, virtual Presidentes will use intuitive VR controls to meet the aspirations of their people, all while navigating relations with neighboring superpowers, dealing with political opponents and surviving natural disasters. With 40 missions and an endlessly replayable Sandbox mode included, Tropico for Meta Quest offers a refreshing new perspective on the complete island management experience.
SQUARE ENIX® has released a four-part documentary series titled Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH. The series uncovers the stories behind the making of the Metacritic “Must Play” game, which has been heralded as “the best Final Fantasy of the century” by The Washington Post, through the eyes of the legendary development team including Director Naoki Hamaguchi, Producer Yoshinori Kitase Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura, Story & Scenario Kazushige Nojima, and many others.
In this four-part documentary series, dive deep into the creation of this new, standalone RPG with candid insights and never-before-heard stories from a lineup of the series’ directors, artists, designers and voice talent. This series offers fans and newcomers a backstage pass to hear secrets about the game’s vast and vibrant world, the powerful bonds between party members and the rich, multi-faceted stories and quests that await in this legendary adventure.
Across the four episodes, the documentary features interviews with:
Dai Suzuki (Main Character Modeler & Lead Character Artist)
Hiroyuki Yamaji (Animation Director (Battle))
Hidekazu Miyake (Cutscene Director)
Junichi Hayashi (Cutscene Co-Director)
Akira Iwasawa (Facial Director)
Cody Christian (Voice of Cloud Strife)
Britt Baron (Voice of Tifa Lockhart)
Briana White (Voice of Aerith Gainsborough)
John Eric Bentley (Voice of Barret Wallace)
Max Mittelman (Voice of Red XIII)
Suzie Yeung (Voice of Yuffie Kisaragi)
Matthew Mercer (Voice of Vincent Valentine)
Caleb Pierce (Voice of Zack Fair)
Eri Asano (Localization Producer)
Ben Sabin (English Translator)
Laurent Sautière (French Translator)
Diana Kawamata (German Translator)
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the acclaimed game that has garnered over 50 perfect review scores from critics across the globe, is a new, standalone adventure set across a vast and vibrant planet. The game sees Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith and Red XIII escape from the dystopian city of Midgar into the wide world beyond. To hunt down Sephiroth, a haunting figure from Cloud’s past bent on ruling the planet, these unlikely heroes join forces with new companions like the spirited ninja operative Yuffie and the wisecracking, feline-shaped robot Cait Sith. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH delivers an unforgettable experience to players filled with unexpected twists, memorable characters and jaw-dropping set pieces that longtime fans and newcomers can both enjoy.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH follows the previous installment, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, which was released in 2020 to universal acclaim from players and critics around the globe. After earning more than 20 perfect scores from media and being selected as a PlayStation® “Editor’s Choice” pick, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE became the highest-selling digital release on the PlayStation® platform in SQUARE ENIX’s history, exceeding more than 7 million shipments and digital sales worldwide since its release.
**Update: Enlisted Has Been Removed from Steam, here is the official message from Gaijen:
Dear Players,
We see that many of you are very dissatisfied with the Early Access version we made available on Steam. Some of you are not happy that the game is bundled with a paid DLC on Steam. Some of you couldn’t link your existing Gaijin.Net accounts to the Steam version due to technical issues. We’re deeply sorry for this.
We’ve removed the Early Access version of Enlisted: Reinforced from the Steam Store for now. All users who purchased a Steam access pack for Enlisted: Reinforced can continue playing via Steam. Meanwhile, we’ll do our best to assess what we can do to address the issues you raised.
Unfortunately, there is a significant technical obstacle preventing us from making the linking process smooth enough. It occurs if a player has already linked their Steam account to another Gaijin.Net game, but the email used there and the one used for Enlisted do not match. This completely breaks our linking procedure.
The existing Steam version was never intended to be available to a massive number of players, hence the “Early Access” status, so making it available to existing huge audience of Enlisted fans could probably lead to even more dissatisfaction, as more people would face these technical issues, or new ones.
We’d like to apologise once again for letting down both our existing players and those who wishlisted the game on Steam. Please follow the news on our website while we continue exploring our Steam options, looking for a solution for a linking issue and polishing all aspects of the game.
Original News Release
Darkflow Software and Gaijin Entertainment announce that the WW2 online shooter Enlisted: Reinforced is now available on Steam. Early Access to the game is granted to those who purchase one of the access packs with unique game content. Enlisted: Reinforced also runs on Steam Deck and supports full cross-play with all platforms where Enlisted is available.
Early Access phase will give developers time to improve support for the unique features of Steam and Steam Deck (a Linux version of the game was created for this device from scratch).
Early Access packs include premium soldier squads and vehicles, that will allow commanders who are new to Enlisted to fight any opponents on equal terms even in their first battles. Players who continue to support the developers using the Gaijin.Net client can purchase similar packs in the Gaijin.Net store to receive the same gaming experience as users of the Steam version.
Enlisted: Reinforced boasts all the content created for Enlisted in recent years – hundreds of weapons, vehicles and equipment that actually existed during WW2. Some of the latest additions to Enlisted include Type Hei automatic rifles, M26 Pershing heavy tanks, Ki-84 ko fighters & more. After the recent update, the game allows you to control the tail gunners of the aircraft. Major updates for Enlisted are usually released several times a year, bringing even more content.
The visuals are also constantly being improved: i.e. in March, Enlisted added support for the DirectX 12 API (currently being tested) and FSR 2.0 scaling technology. On previous generation consoles, a “high performance mode” preset was added, which can increase FPS up to 60 frames per second. The version for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 runs in 1080p resolution, and on PlayStation 4 Pro – 1800p.
More information about these and other changes in the game can be found on the official website of the game.
Eureka Entertainment announces the June 25 release of Beast Fighter, two thrilling martial arts movies based on the hit manga series Karate Baka Ichidai and starring Sonny Chiba. Presented for the first time ever on Blu-ray from brand-new restorations as part of the Eureka Classics range. The first print run of 2000 copies will feature an O-card slipcase and collector’s booklet.
The mighty Sonny Chiba (Bodyguard Kiba) stars in two spectacular martial arts movies based upon the real life of Masutatsu “Mas” Ōyama – the fabled bull-slaying karate master who trained none other than Chiba himself.
In Karate Bullfighter (or Champion of Death), a karate tournament is crashed by an enigmatic martial artist calling himself Ōyama (Chiba), who arrives in tattered rags and beats all who dare challenge him. But Ōyama’s entrance into the world of karate has unforeseen consequences, and soon he is fighting for far more than sporting victory. Then, in Karate Bearfighter, Ōyama is expelled from the karate community for refusing to pull his punches. With nowhere else to turn, he takes a job with the yakuza after running into Kimura (Hideo Murota), who Ōyama once knew as a fellow member of the Imperial Japanese Air Service before he turned to a life of crime. Ultimately, though, Ōyama has no more respect for his superiors on the streets than he did in the dojo…
Directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi (Sister Street Fighter), Karate Bullfighter and Karate Bearfighter were adapted from the popular manga series Karate Baka Ichidai by Ikki Kajiwara, which ran from 1971 to 1977 and chronicled the life and legend of Mas Ōyama. Eureka Classics is proud to present both films for the first time ever on Blu-ray from brand new restorations of the original film elements by Toei.
SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
Limited edition O card slipcase (first print run of 2000 copies only); 1080p presentations of both films across two Blu-ray discs, from new restorations of the original film elements by Toei; Original Japanese mono audio; Optional English subtitles; Brand new feature length audio commentaries on both films by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema; In Search of the Ultimate Truth – Brand new video essay by Jonathan Clements, author of A Brief History of the Martial Arts; Original theatrical trailers; PLUS: A Limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Eddie Falvey (first print run of 2000 copies only).
Wargaming, developer and publisher of leading naval battle MMO World of Warships, is bringing larger-than-life battles to touchscreens worldwide with the global release of World of Warships: Legends on Mobile. Available for free via Google Play and the Apple App Store, players can dive into compact combat with the arrival of the new update. In tandem with this exciting launch, Legends delivers the brand-new Planet Clash event packed with cosmic content, four new Japanese cruisers in Early Access, and another classic five-week campaign with Pan-European Premium battleship waiting at the end.
A truly Legendary launch on mobile!
Making a splash from this spring update onward, players around the world can dive deeper into the World of Warships universe than ever before. Legends on Mobile empowers players to experience all the action-packed combat of World of Warships: Legends in the palm of their hands. Free-to-play and available on both Android and iOS, the mobile edition of Legends features crossplay and cross-progression for both Xbox and PlayStation, with intuitive and easy touchscreen controls for smooth sailing. Mobile players can look forward to beautifully detailed maps, hundreds of hyper-realistic models of 20th-century ships, and immersive effects. With almost all ship types available at launch, players can assemble their own unique armada and set out on a mission to conquer the high seas.
“We wanted to deliver the best experience possible for our players, who are passionate about our game and cannot wait to get home to enjoy a few games,” says Evgeniy Shukin, publishing director of World of Warships: Legends. “With cross-progression in place, players can now advance their favorite ship lines even while on their way to work.”
World of Warships: Legends on Mobile is available now on both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Watch your back! The new “Thrill of the Kill” update has arrived in World War Z: Aftermath, the ultimate co-op zombie shooter from Saber Interactive. Available for free today on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, this latest update brings a ton of new ways to slay, including new mutators, weapon perks, and prestige perks.
World War Z also has a special treat for all you vibe-seekers out there: the new WWZ Lo-fi Beats to Relax/Study to video! The end of the world is a big mood, so grab a notebook or curl up in bed and chill out to six hours of raspy groans and spine-tingling moans from humanity’s last days. And remember to like and subscribe!
The “Thrill of the Kill” update introduces a brand-new set of six mutators for Challenge Horde Mode:
Anthrax: Special zombies leave a poisonous cloud upon death which can infect players.
Toss a Coin: Receive 10 supplies after killing a special zombie with a melee attack.
No Deliveries: All defenses and supplies in the store will be restricted.
Banshee: Screamer shouts deal 10% health damage at any distance.
Gladiators: The player who kills the most zombies during the wave earns additional resources.
Sinusitis: The Infector’s spitting distance is doubled, so watch out!
Nine new weapon perks are also available to enhance different aspects of your gameplay, including damage counters, reload speed, melee stamina and more. In addition, there are four fresh prestige perks for each existing class to acquire (32 in total), so grab your weapon of choice and take on the horde!
iam8bit, together with developer Crows Crows Crows, have announced that premium goods will soon be available for The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, the brilliant and expanded re-imagination of the experimental narrative-driven first-person game The Stanley Parable. 20 percent of net proceeds from all purchases of The Stanley Parable merchandise will be donated to the non-profit charity 350.org to fight climate change.
Starting today, true fans can choose from:
The retail edition, available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 for $29.99, available at retailers worldwide starting July 19
The iam8bit Collector’s Edition, available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 for $74.99
The Stanley Parable CopyConductor 980 TX Instructional Audio Tape featuring two sides of instructional audio and bonus content for $19.99
The Stanley Parable vinyl soundtrack for $46.99
The Button That Says The Name of The Player Playing The Game for $9.99
The retail edition features the game alongside four art cards, featuring perfectly mundane imagery from treasured Stanley Parable locations. It will be available at retailers worldwide starting July 19.
The iam8bit Collector’s Edition is an elite collection featuring exclusive cover art by Fatih Oztürk. Including The Stanley Parable: Reassurance Bucket Manual, several “Official Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe Merchandise” stickers AND a 5” PVC Stanley figurine (also known as Figleys, Stanlurines, Mini-Stans, Stanley-Figs, Figlureanlurines, Figanleys, Stiggley-Wiggleys)- this collection is not for the mundane fan.
For the ultimate ticket to a new world of productivity, fans are in luck with The Stanley Parable CopyConductor 980 TX Instructional Audio Tape. A CopyConductor 980 TX Instructional Tape on #ffffff Cassette, this efficient machine possesses two sides of instructional audio, occasionally interrupted by new music, remixes and bonus audio content by Kevan Brighting, Tom Schley and William Pugh.
The Stanley Parable 2xLP is an eclectic collection of the very best songs from the hallmark indie title, spread across two discs and pressed recycled black vinyl. Featuring extraordinary music from The Blake Robinson Synthetic Orchestra, Yiannis Ioannides, Christiaan Bakker, and Tom Schley. Experience a mix of whimsical orchestral tunes, surprisingly tense ambient sounds, and heroically inspiring themes, sure to stir something deep within the formerly settled soul. Boasting brilliant album art by Dominik Johann and additional album art by William Pugh featuring a loving tribute to Stanley’s possibly-traitorous sole companion, The Reassurance Bucket. Reassured fans who purchase the 2xLP will also receive a treat of (3) 18×24 motivational posters.
Hey Tony, The Button That Says The Name Of The Player Playing The Game lights up correctly but all it ever says is “Jim”. I don’t know how to fix it, it just keeps saying “Jim”. We loaded all the names in the world onto the button but… it just- it just calls everybody Jim!? I thought it was supposed to say my name, or… the name of somebody playing The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe but… I don’t know. I am just so stressed out by this, we’re supposed to be announcing today. Maybe I am Jim? Maybe that’s who I’ve been? I’ve not felt like myself… Please don’t include this in the press release, I just needed somebody to vent to… – Jim
Shipping for the iam8bit Collector’s Edition, The Stanley Parable CopyConductor 980 TX Instructional Audio Tape and The Stanley Parable 2xLP begins in Q3 2024.
The Jungle is alive once again. Predator: Hunting Grounds will release new content in 2024 and 2025 with the game’s original creator and asymmetrical multiplayer expert, IllFonic Inc. as the new publisher, collaborating with 20th Century Games to breathe more life into this fan-favorite.
“This game has a strong, enthusiastic player base and a vocal community that wants to see the game updated and supported,” remarked Charles Brungardt, CEO of IllFonic. “Now that IllFonic is publishing games, we knew we had to get Predator: Hunting Grounds back. We knew we needed to get back to the Chopper!”
Later this year and into 2025, following Patch 2.49 this April, fans can expect future DLC content, balance improvements, and an update to support Predator: Hunting Grounds on PlayStation®5 (PS5®) consoles. Even more exciting, for the first time, Xbox fans will have the chance to take on or become the iconic extraterrestrial warrior on Xbox Series X|S later in the year as well.
What is coming to the jungle in 2024/2025 –
April 2024: Patch 2.49 will cover the currently released PS4 and PC: Steam / Epic Predator: Hunting Grounds. The focus is on player movement, Fireteam weapon rework and balance, Predator weapon balance, and UX/playability improvements. More to come in the team’s patch notes.
Late 2024 Release: Xbox Series X|S, PS5 Release: Predator is coming to Xbox. This release is focused on next-gen running on Unreal 4.27, Vivox, and Wwise, with a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition offered.
Six Flags Great Adventure Resort, invites guests to enjoy the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park daily, from March 28-April 7. During its 50th anniversary season, enjoy record breaking roller coasters including Kingda Ka, El Toro and Nitro. Families will also enjoy milder thrills with two areas dedicated specifically to junior thrill-seekers.
Beginning March 30, guests of all ages can once again experience the Wild Safari park when it reopens the Safari Off Road Adventure. Off-road vehicles with a driver and guide will take guests on an immersive and informative safari tour leaving from the theme park or new Safari Base Camp. This completely reimagined location at the Wild Safari entrance/exit allows guests to experience the Safari Off Road Adventure outside of the theme park. The area also includes retail and dining locations, animal experiences and more.
WHERE:
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
