Today, Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio are delighted to announce that Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch will be launching into Early Access on November 5.
Spin-off to the beloved Lost Eidolons, this tactical RPG takes the genre one step further by incorporating roguelike elements for a truly unique experience. Players will embark on a quest to uncover their memories and regain what was lost. Inspired by cRPGs of yesteryear, players will be battling against hordes of the dead on their quest across this forsaken island.
With 9 playable characters, from a weathered mercenary to a prideful scholar, players will fall in love with this ragtag team of misfits inadvertently tasked with saving the world. No playthrough is quite the same, thanks to a mix of session-based upgrades and choice-driven encounters that will shape the world at the behest of a mysterious witch. Can she truly be trusted or is this deal as cursed as this wretched isle?
But players won’t have to wait until November 5 for their first taste of what Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch has to offer. The brand new demo featuring the entire first of the game’s three acts, 200+ skills and hundreds of upgrades is available on Steam right now and throughout Steam Next Fest! Discover what awaits on this cursed island today!
Publisher NACON and developer Simteract are pleased to announce that, thanks to Patch #5, the most popular steering wheel models are now compatible with the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions of Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator. The simulation game that invites players to slip into the shoes of a Barcelona taxi driver has already attracted 200,000 players, and is available on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Content of Patch #5
This new update responds to a major request from players by making the most popular steering wheel models compatible with the console versions of Taxi Life, reinforcing the immersive aspect of in-game driving. A new photo mode is also available, allowing players to immortalise their daily life as a taxi driver in Barcelona ! The full list of compatible steering wheels will be shared on Simteract’s social media, and details of the patch content can be found here.
Taxi Life extends summer in Barcelona with new summer cosmetics!
A new summery free DLC is available from today. It gives access to two colourful cosmetics, two packs of vibrant stickers and a new radio station. With Taxi Life, forget the dreariness of autumn thanks to this new content!
In Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator, your mission is to take your passengers to their destinations all over Barcelona, while adhering to the rules of the road, adapting your driving style to whatever the road throws at you, such as accidents or traffic jams, as well as catering to every last request from your passengers to secure good ratings and generous tips. On top of that, you must develop your own taxi company: hire other drivers, expand your fleet and make the best choices to enable your business to flourish.
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator is available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).
Today, Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, officially launched TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS. Developed by 3DClouds, fans can play as the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in this unique racing action game with rogue-lite elements, as the hybrid gameplay transforms from traditional arcade racing to action-packed robot combat. TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS is out now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
In this unique racing adventure, the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS are on a mission to recover the stolen Prime Relics that grant great power to those who possess them. With five playable AUTOBOTS; Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Elita-1, Wheeljack and Arcee, five playable DECEPTICONS; Megatron, Shockwave, Flamewar, Soundwave and Nightbird, as well as the ultimate antagonist, Nemesis Prime. Each character is infused with their own personality, bespoke voiceover lines and unlockable skins for customization, as well as two unique skills each, such as Wheeljack’s Wrecking Bomb, Soundwave’s Sonic Sphere and Nemesis Prime’s Axe of Extinction. With eight unique weapons available to every character, players can expect a varied gameplay experience with every race.
As racers beat both sprint racetracks and circuit races in the Galactic Trials, they can unlock 70 individual relics that will increase stats for speed, damage and handling, with the more powerful Artefacts of the Prime granting stronger power-ups. The game features four difficulty modes, from Rookie to Prime, with stronger Relic rewards available on higher difficulty settings. Play solo to complete individual side objectives in each race and unlock skills, characters and tracks in the Galactic Trials, or shift gears into Arcade Mode and race against a friend in up to 2-player local multiplayer. Longtime TRANSFORMERS fans can also look out for Easter Eggs, including voiceover lines inspired by iconic dialogue and character skins based on a variety of media across the franchise’s 40 year history.
Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games said: “We have had the pleasure of collaborating with our friends at Hasbro on the TRANSFORMERS IP many times over the years, but it is a real honor to be entrusted with an important, legacy brand like this, in the year of its 40th anniversary. For this important milestone, we worked to create a unique hybrid gameplay experience with TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS, that perfectly aligns with the more than meets the eye duality of these iconic characters.”
Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro said: “We are delighted to continue the celebrations of the TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary alongside our long-time partner Outright Games. It is wonderful to see the continued passion for this brand, spanning generations. We believe fans will enjoy the unique and dynamic racing gameplay and fun nods to the franchise that can be found in TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS. This continues our digital strategy of both licensing and internal development.”
TRANSFORMERS started life as a toy-line in 1984 and has gone on to depict the epic battle between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS across movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media. With 2024 marking the brand’s 40th anniversary, the TRANSFORMERS franchise is a global powerhouse spanning generations that has produced over 11 feature films, including the recently released TRANSFORMERS: ONE and countless video games, making it a household name around the world.
Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics are thrilled to announce Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, a new three-game collection featuring Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, each remastered with improved visuals, modern control options, Photo Mode, trophies and achievements, and more. Developed and published by Aspyr, this new title will release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on Feb. 14, 2025, and is available to pre-order today for $29.99!
Following the incredible success of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, released earlier this year on PC and consoles, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered will bring the next trio of beloved, globe-trotting Tomb Raider adventures, originally developed by Core Design, to modern platforms with a variety of improvements for players to relive or experience for the very first time.
Discover remastered visuals that bring new life to environments, characters, and artifacts, with the option to toggle between classic and modern graphics on the fly! Choose between new modern controls inspired by later entries in the series for smoother movement and camera capability, or opt for the original tank-style controls. Photo Mode is also back with all poses from Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft included, along with brand-new ones to commemorate the adventure! Players will also find quality-of-life updates like boss health bars, plus new trophies and achievements* nodding to iconic moments from the series.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered includes:
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999)
Lara Croft uncovers the lost tomb of the Egyptian God Set, unwittingly unleashing him and fulfilling an ancient prophecy—one that plunges mankind into darkness. Pursued at every turn by her arch-rival, the unscrupulous archaeologist Werner Von Croy, Lara embarks on a journey of discovery across Egypt, where she must overcome the most ingenious puzzles and infernal traps ever devised while facing terrifying evil from beyond the grave.
Tomb Raider: Chronicles (2000)
Following the events of The Last Revelation, Lara Croft is buried in an Egyptian tomb and presumed dead. At her memorial, those closest to her reminisce about secrets from her past. Travel back and experience Lara’s untold adventures, introducing new gameplay mechanics like stealth and tightrope balancing!
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
Accused of murder, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run, uncovering a sinister conspiracy involving alchemical experiments and the search for ancient artifacts. It’s up to Lara to stop this unholy alliance from unleashing its incredible powers on the world.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is available to pre-order today for $29.99, with a 10% discount on PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo.
*Trophies and achievements available on supported platforms.
The Invasion begins now. True MechWarrior pilots are combat-ready the moment they drop, and to help both veterans and newcomers, developer and publisher Piranha Games has released the launch trailer for the upcoming MechWarrior 5: Clans ahead of its launch on October 17 at 12:01am UTC on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for $49.99:
The third distinct MechWarrior game from Piranha Games in the past 15 years, MechWarrior 5: Clans brings back the style of long-awaited story-based MechWarrior action that fans last played in MechWarrior 4: Vengeance (2000). Singleplayer or co-op modes present classic MechWarrior battles created in Unreal Engine 5 set against a narrative backdrop telling the story of the Smoke Jaguar Clan – a group with a storied history in the Inner Sphere’s lore.
Today’s launch trailer weaves the game’s overarching story through rich visuals showcasing the battles, explosions and tension MechWarrior gameplay is known for. MechWarrior 5: Clans marks the series’ first return to narrative based linear design in almost 25 years.
Prepare for a frightfully fun adventure and set off on a spine-chilling quest to reinvigorate Gielinor’s spooky spirit in RuneScape’s Harvest Hollow Halloween Event, available in-game to all RuneScape players from today until November 4th.
Explore the Harvest Hollow, a creepy new Halloween hub full of pumpkins, candles, campfires and, er, tentacles, as you team up with one of the Five Horsemen of The Horseman clan for three weeks of hair-raising fun.
Travel across Gielinor to frighten some familiar faces and reinvigorate them with Halloween spirit in the new seasonal quest ‘Field of Screams’, as you take on a series of challenges set by the fearsome captains of The Horsemen clan to prove your passion for all things scary.
Set off on a terrifying trail through the Maize Maze, traversing fickle Agility shortcuts to capture dastardly implings and come face-to-face with three different bosses during the course of the event. Defeat each boss to get your hands on some Spooky Tokens, Clan Confections, and elusive Boss Drops.
Take part in some frightful seasonal activities to boost your experience in Archaeology, Thieving, Prayer and Summoning, and huddle up with your team in a weekly ceremony, where rewards will be granted to each player who contributes Clan Confections to their team’s tally.
Speaking of rewards, discover terrifying new treats and returning classics, including new Horsemen Uniforms for each of the team captains, the new Ring of Frank, Frank’s Shield, new Reaper Masks, new Boss Pet Skins, and two new pets – the Spirit of Harvest Scythe and Horses the Chicken. Head to Reynold’s Harvest Boon shop to discover many of your favourite Halloween rewards from the last 15 years of RuneScape, and don’t forget to participate in the Grim Harvest: Treasure Hunter Promo for access to multiple rewards, including a 5-part Necromancy Outfit and Ability Overrides.
Harvest Hollow is available as a limited-time event to all RuneScape players from October 14 to November 4. RuneScape is available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.
The Legends are true! The demo for Achilles: Survivor is now available in Steam Next Fest. Achilles: Survivor is a bullet heaven title with 20-minute play sessions and a building mechanic unique to the genre!
The Next Fest Demo features:
Three playable characters, each with their unique powers and transformations (one to start and two to unlock)
Four maps to play through
7 enemy types, 1 mid-boss, and 2 final bosses
20 categories to upgrade and improve after each run
Each run takes around 15 minutes to play
Building mechanics unique to the genre
Achilles: Survivor is a dynamic single-player bullet heaven game where you face thousands of enemies, build destructive structures, develop your character to return as an even more powerful machine of destruction, and survive waves of enemies.
Beyond Shadowgate is a triumphant return to the classic point-and-click adventure genre, a love letter to fans of the original while offering a compelling experience for newcomers. Born from a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $120,000 from eager fans, this passion project from Zojoi, the team behind the 1987 classic Shadowgate, picks up 35 years after the events of the first game, inviting players to once again brave the depths of the living castle.
The game masterfully captures the spirit of its predecessor, with challenging puzzles, perilous traps, and a darkly enchanting atmosphere. You play as Del, son of the hero Jair, who must venture into Shadowgate to confront the resurrected Warlock Lord and save the realm from his evil clutches. The narrative, while simple, effectively sets the stage for an adventure filled with danger and intrigue.
One of Beyond Shadowgate’s greatest strengths is its ability to evoke nostalgia without feeling dated. The graphics, while updated, retain the charm of the 8-bit era, with detailed pixel art and vibrant colors that bring the world of Kal Torlin to life. The game even offers XInput controller support, allowing players to experience the adventure with a classic controller for that truly authentic feel.
The puzzles in Beyond Shadowgate are a highlight, striking a balance between challenging and rewarding. They require careful observation, logical thinking, and a bit of experimentation, often demanding players to think outside the box. Unlike some modern point-and-click titles that rely on obscure solutions, the puzzles here feel grounded in the game world and its lore, making them satisfying to solve.
Compared to other recent point-and-click adventures like Return to Monkey Island or The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow, Beyond Shadowgate embraces a more traditional approach. It forgoes the self-referential humor and meta-narrative prevalent in those titles, focusing instead on delivering a pure adventure experience reminiscent of the genre’s golden age. This dedication to its roots is perhaps a testament to the dedicated fanbase who helped bring this project to life through crowdfunding.
While Beyond Shadowgate excels in many areas, it does have minor shortcomings. Some interactive elements can be difficult to spot due to the pixel art style, leading to occasional pixel hunting. Additionally, the pacing can feel uneven at times, with certain sections requiring more backtracking than others.
Despite these minor flaws, Beyond Shadowgate is a remarkable achievement. It successfully resurrects a beloved classic, expanding on its predecessor in every way while staying true to its roots. The challenging puzzles, immersive atmosphere, and nostalgic presentation make it a must-play for fans of point-and-click adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer eager to explore the depths of Shadowgate, this game, brought to fruition by the dedication of its fans, offers a thrilling and rewarding experience.
Big Fan Games, a subsidiary of Devolver Digital, together with developer Bithell Games in collaboration with Disney Games, today announced Disney TRON: Catalyst, a thrilling, story-driven isometric action game set in the world of Disney’s TRON. Continuing the story of the Arq Grid, first introduced in TRON: Identity by Bithell Games, TRON: Catalyst will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in 2025: https://www.bigfangames.com/games/tron-catalyst
In Disney TRON: Catalyst, players are introduced to Exo, a highly resilient and resourceful program with an incredible ability to initiate time loops. With this newfound power, Exo takes on the overlords of a crumbling Grid all while evading Conn, a malevolent agent of CORE. Exo must gain control over her mysterious abilities and uncover the unexplained ‘Glitch’ that threatens the Grid.
As Exo, players will battle on-foot and on Light Cycle to complete missions and gain crucial insights that will help them on their quest. While learning from her mistakes, Exo will also need to navigate warring factions to unlock new paths and uncover the secrets of the Arq Grid.
Disney TRON: Catalyst launches on PC and consoles in 2025 and will also feature beautiful new hand-drawn art and original music, from the TRON universe. Wishlist today.
Follow Bithell Games and Big Fan Games on social media and stay tuned for more updates on TRON: Catalyst.
The reMarkable Paper Pro isn’t just a tablet; it’s a portal to a focused and creative workspace where ideas flow freely, batteries endure, and seamless connectivity empowers your workflow. It masterfully blends the tactile satisfaction of pen and paper with the convenience and flexibility of digital technology, all while offering the freedom to work untethered for extended periods. This isn’t just about taking notes; it’s about unlocking a more profound and fulfilling creative experience.
From the moment you hold it, the reMarkable Paper Pro exudes quality. Its svelte and featherlight design makes it an effortless companion, while the expansive 11.8-inch color E Ink display offers a generous canvas for your ideas to unfold. But the true enchantment lies in the writing experience. The subtly textured surface of the display, in concert with the precision of the Marker or Marker Plus, evokes the familiar sensation of pen gliding across paper. Each stroke feels instinctive and responsive, with just the right amount of resistance to mimic the real thing. The absence of any perceptible lag further amplifies this seamlessness, allowing your thoughts to materialize on the digital page without interruption.
And now, those thoughts can take on a spectrum of hues. The Paper Pro introduces color to the reMarkable experience, offering nine distinct shades to write and annotate with. Imagine highlighting key passages in vibrant yellow, sketching diagrams with bold blues and reds, or adding subtle shading to your illustrations with a gentle touch of gray. This infusion of color adds a new dimension of creativity and organization, allowing you to express yourself with greater nuance and visual impact.
reMarkable has meticulously crafted the reMarkable Paper Pro to be a haven of focus. There are no app icons clamoring for your attention, no notification banners intruding on your thoughts, and no seductive pull of the internet to derail your concentration. This dedication to single-tasking allows you to fully immerse yourself in your work, whether you’re capturing meeting notes, sketching architectural designs, or annotating research papers. The adjustable reading light further enhances this focused environment, ensuring comfortable viewing in any setting, from the sun-drenched outdoors to the soft glow of a bedside lamp.
Adding to this sense of freedom is the remarkable battery life. With up to 14 days of regular use on a single charge, the reMarkable Paper Pro liberates you from the constant search for power outlets. This endurance empowers you to work wherever inspiration strikes, whether you’re nestled in a cozy café, brainstorming in a park, or sketching on a long flight. And with up to 90 days in standby mode, you can rest assured that your Paper Pro will be ready when you are, even after an extended period of inactivity.
But the reMarkable Paper Pro doesn’t just emulate the analog experience; it embraces the power of digital organization and connectivity. All your notes, sketches, and documents are meticulously stored and readily accessible. The reMarkable app seamlessly synchronizes your work across multiple devices, ensuring your ideas are always within reach. You can effortlessly organize your files into folders, pinpoint specific content with the powerful search function, and even integrate with popular productivity apps like Evernote and OneNote. Moreover, the Paper Pro seamlessly connects with cloud services like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox, allowing you to effortlessly import files and expand your digital library.
And for those who crave the tactile feedback of a keyboard, the optional Type Folio is a game-changer. This ingenious accessory transforms the Paper Pro into a versatile hybrid device, seamlessly blending handwriting and typing. With its ergonomic design, full-size backlit keys, and satisfying key travel, the Type Folio delivers a comfortable and efficient typing experience. And because it requires no pairing or charging, it’s always ready to capture your thoughts, whether you’re jotting down quick notes or crafting a lengthy document. This seamless integration of handwriting and typing unlocks new levels of productivity and creative expression, allowing you to effortlessly transition between brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and editing.
The optional Marker Plus elevates the writing experience to new heights. Its finely textured grip provides enhanced comfort and control, while the built-in eraser allows for swift and precise corrections without disrupting your creative flow. This meticulous attention to detail underscores reMarkable’s dedication to crafting a truly refined and intuitive writing experience.
While the Paper Pro excels in its pursuit of focused productivity and creative expression, it’s important to acknowledge that it’s not intended to replace a fully-featured tablet or laptop. Its functionality is deliberately streamlined to enhance concentration and mirror the analog writing experience. However, for those who cherish focused productivity, artistic exploration, and the tactile gratification of pen and paper, the reMarkable Paper Pro is an indispensable tool. It’s an investment in a more mindful and productive workflow, where distractions fade away and your ideas take center stage.
Overall Score: 5 out of 5
Pros:
Unmatched paper-like writing experience
Distraction-free environment
Excellent organization and accessibility
Comfortable reading in various lighting conditions
High-quality design and construction
Vibrant color options for writing and annotation
Exceptional battery life
Seamless integration with cloud services
Optional Type Folio for a seamless typing experience
Cons:
Limited functionality compared to traditional tablets
