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PAX East Roundup: 13 Indie Gems Worth Watching
gaming11 days ago

PAX East Roundup: 13 Indie Gems Worth Watching

A reporter rounds up 13 standout games seen at PAX East, from Grave Seasons’ horror twist on farming sims to Kiln’s pottery-powered brawler, Rain98’s time-displaced visual novel, a Cyberpunk Trading Card Game, an arcade-exclusive Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes, The Secret of Crystal Mountain’s Zelda-inspired puzzles, Canvas City’s skatepunk tactics, Fishbowl’s grief-driven life sim, Gnaw’s dinosaur-infused Metroidvania, Of the Devil’s cyberpunk courtroom mystery, Reclaim!’s Ojibwe language adventure, Poly Fighter’s evolving fighting-game roguelike, and Pokémon Champions—each pushing genres in fresh directions and worth watching as upcoming releases.

via Kotaku|
#gaming#indie-games#metroidvania
Pokémon Champions Tests the Line Between Strategy and Sentiment
gaming14 days ago

Pokémon Champions Tests the Line Between Strategy and Sentiment

Pokémon Champions trims RPG depth to put players into turn-based battles and lets them assemble teams via Pokémon Home or in-game recruitment, but the reviewer questions whether the platform’s numbers-first approach can satisfy longtime fans who value personal memories and narrative with their Pokémon, leaving open whether it’ll become a bridge to deeper engagement or simply a competitive-focused experience.

via Kotaku|
#battle-simulator#competitive-play#gaming
"Visions of Mana: A Nostalgic Return to Classic Action-RPG Roots"
gaming2 years ago

"Visions of Mana: A Nostalgic Return to Classic Action-RPG Roots"

Visions of Mana, the first mainline Mana game since 2006, offers a vintage RPG experience with a storybook art style and action-RPG mechanics, but struggles with clunky combat and empty world design. Despite its issues, the game shows promise with its whimsical charm and potential depth, especially evident in the final boss encounter, but may need further polish before release.

via Kotaku|
#action-rpg#gaming#mana-series
"Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail Release Date Revealed, Teases Final Fantasy 9 Connection"
gaming2 years ago

"Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail Release Date Revealed, Teases Final Fantasy 9 Connection"

The release date for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Dawntrail, has been announced for July 2, with early access starting on June 28 for those who preorder. The expansion, described as a "summer vacation" for players, will offer in-game bonus content for preorders, including Final Fantasy IX-themed items, sparking rumors of a potential FF9 remake. Director Naoki Yoshida also hinted at bringing back challenge to the MMO while providing players with a well-deserved break after the emotional climax of 2021's Endwalker.

via Kotaku|
#dawntrail#final-fantasy-xiv#gaming
"Final Fantasy 14 Director Teases Elden Ring DLC and Dawntrail Release Dates"
gaming2 years ago

"Final Fantasy 14 Director Teases Elden Ring DLC and Dawntrail Release Dates"

Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida announced the release date for the Dawntrail expansion, jokingly giving Elden Ring fans one week to play the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC before the fantasy MMO's expansion launches on July 2. The early access for Dawntrail begins on June 28 for pre-orders, while the Elden Ring DLC releases on June 21. Yoshida teased the audience at PAX East about the timing, hinting at a connection between Dawntrail and Final Fantasy 9.

via IGN|
#dawntrail-expansion#elden-ring#final-fantasy-14
"Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail: Release Date, References, and Remake Rumors"
gaming2 years ago

"Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail: Release Date, References, and Remake Rumors"

The director of Final Fantasy 14, Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida, teased that the numerous references to Final Fantasy 9 in the upcoming Dawntrail expansion are not a coincidence, but he refused to reveal more, calling it a "secret." Speculation arose from previous leaks, but with no further details from Yoshida, it remains a mystery. Additionally, the release details for Dawntrail were confirmed, with the expansion set to launch on July 2, 2024, following a week of early access starting on June 28.

via Eurogamer.net|
#dawntrail#final-fantasy-14#final-fantasy-9
"Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide DLC Release Date and PC Update Revealed"
gaming2 years ago

"Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide DLC Release Date and PC Update Revealed"

Final Fantasy producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida confirmed at PAX East that the PC version of Final Fantasy 16 is coming "soon," with no specific release date announced yet. The upcoming DLC chapter, The Rising Tide, will launch for PlayStation 5 on April 18. The game will be demanding on PC and will benefit from running on an SSD. A PC demo is also in the works, and fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates.

via PCGamesN|
#final-fantasy-16#gaming#pax-east
"Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide DLC Enhancements and Release Date Revealed"
gaming2 years ago

"Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide DLC Enhancements and Release Date Revealed"

Final Fantasy 16's upcoming Patch 1.30 will introduce a "Quick Complete" function for side quests, updated icons for important character quests, a new Skill Set feature for saving unique Feat and Ability sets, adjustments to Abilities and Accessories for easier use, and a new controller type with customizable button layouts. The release date for the update is not confirmed, but it is expected to arrive before or alongside The Rising Tide DLC on April 18th.

via Push Square|
#ability-loadouts#final-fantasy-16#gaming
"Play the PAX-Stealing Horror Time Loop Game Now"
gaming3 years ago

"Play the PAX-Stealing Horror Time Loop Game Now"

Slay the Princess, a horror visual novel game by Black Tabby Games, stole the show at PAX East 2023. The demo, available on Steam, features a time loop where the player must kill a princess who is a threat to the world. However, the princess appears differently to each player based on their dialogue choices and actions. The game raises questions about the narrator's motives and the true nature of the conflict. Slay the Princess is set to launch on Steam in the fall.

via Kotaku|
#gaming#horror#pax-east
Exploring the World of Valisthea in Final Fantasy 16: A Fan's Guide.
gaming3 years ago

Exploring the World of Valisthea in Final Fantasy 16: A Fan's Guide.

Final Fantasy fans have been analyzing new footage of FF16 from PAX East and have found possible references to previous games in the series, including musical references and similar shots in cutscenes. The game will feature RPG elements such as a hand-crafted world map, quick load times, and gear crafting. Battles occur seamlessly in the world and Eikon battles are unique. The team promises to show more RPG elements in April and confirms that players can pet the Torgal.

via Eurogamer.net|
#ff16#final-fantasy#gaming
PAX East 2023: Highlights from Nintendo's Booth and Championships.
gaming3 years ago

PAX East 2023: Highlights from Nintendo's Booth and Championships.

Nintendo Life provides hands-on impressions of eight upcoming Nintendo Switch games at PAX East 2023, including Born of Bread, Loop8: Summer of Gods, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, Mina The Hollower, Wargroove 2, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, My Time at Sandrock, and Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories. The games range from visually appealing story-based adventures to tactical combat RPGs, with some featuring unique combat systems and others being faithful remakes of beloved classics. While some games encountered technical bugs, others impressed with their attention to detail and engaging gameplay mechanics.

via Nintendo Life|
#adventure#gaming#indie-games
"The Lord of the Rings: Gollum" finally set for May 2023 release with platforming, stealth, and Gandalf gameplay.
gaming3 years ago

"The Lord of the Rings: Gollum" finally set for May 2023 release with platforming, stealth, and Gandalf gameplay.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum demo at PAX East showed promising elements, but also obvious opportunities for improvement. The game struggled with performance issues throughout the demo, frequently dropping frames and experiencing pop-in with the simplest of tasks such as sprinting or jumping. While the narrative was solid during the cutscenes, the character animations were often ill-timed and awkward, and felt outdated for a game built using Unreal Engine. The environment art appeared quite beautiful in trailers, but the PAX East demo looked very different in terms of performance and graphical quality.

via Nintendo Life|
#daedalic-entertainment#gaming#gollum