Author: Chris Wheatley

Writer for Nitchigamer, Raging Gazebo and LunaWolf Gaming, an avid gamer, he'll put together an article to keep the reader engaged, informed and moderately happy for a solid 4 minutes. That my friend, is no easy feat.

Embark On A Thrilling Journey As An AI In Space In ‘Observation’ – Coming Spring 2019

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From the minds behind indie game Stories Untold, developers No Code have been working with Devolver Digital on their upcoming space adventure narrative, Observation.

Stocked full with a team of game developing veterans, members coming from the likes of Rockstar North, Rocksteady, IO Interactive, CCP and Creative Assembly are working on releasing their sci-fi fantasy game next year on the PS4 and PC.

Check out the short announcement trailer from Devolver Digital below:

Players will take on the role of an artificial intelligence watching through the lens of the camera to experience what happened to the missing astronaut, Dr Emma Fisher.

“Observation is just going to give a taste of what it will be like to converge their minds with that of a CPU before it all happens suddenly for real.” – Fork Parker, Devolver Digital CFO

Lost In Space

Here’s everything we’ve learned about the recently announced space thriller:

  • Experience distant space through the eyes (or lens) of a space station’s AI program, S.A.M.
  • The AI players will also have the ability to navigate the station’s control system and various tools to assist the doctor and her mysteriously missing crew.
  • With an all-star team behind Observation, players will experience a gripping narrative and impressively polished visuals throughout the space adventure.

For now, that’s about all we have on the upcoming space title from No Code and Devolver Digital. Observation is set to release on the PS4 and PC in Spring 2019.

Descent Developers Gearing Up For Private Beta Test

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The upcoming prequel reboot of the classic Descent series is heading towards its testing phase, and the developers are looking at Kickstarter backers as the testers.

After utter silence over the past year, Descent developers, Descendent Studios, have finally given hope to fans awaiting the return of the iconic FPS space title.

Check out the riveting new gameplay trailer for the game below:

The Descent Of Descent

After teaming up with publishing veterans, Little Orbit, the additional funds allowed the developers to expand the single-player campaign into a massive space adventure that will have long-time fans and newcomers at the edge of their seat.

The rebooted series will have players navigating their ships through tight caverns littered with unique puzzles both through a deep single-player campaign or in online multiplayer.

Those who purchased last year’s Descent: Underground through the Kickstarter campaign will be able to join in on the beta testing for the upcoming 2019 release.

“We began this journey in open development with gamers, and we want to launch that way too.” – Eric Peterson, CEO of Descendent Studios

If you never got around to ordering your Kickstarter copy, players still have the option to pre-order the game here.

Pre-order bonuses include:

  • Exclusive access to the beta testing on PC which starts in November. The beta will also include unique challenges which allow players to unlock various cosmetic rewards.
  • Free, additional single-player missions included in a future DLC pack coming in 2019.
  • A Sleek custom “Viola” Generation III ship equipped with its own customized paint job.

Descent is scheduled to release on the PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Switch sometime in early 2019.

Retro Inspired Action RPG, Immortal Darkness: Curse Of The Pale King, Lands On Steam Soon

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Old-school adventure enthusiasts and newcomers looking for a dark fantasy RPG should prepare themselves for the impending release of Giant Space Monster’s debut release, Immortal Darkness: Curse of the Pale King.

With the announcement of the upcoming launch date, check out the official announcement trailer showing off the polished visuals below:

Immortal Darkness Is An Ode To The Classics

Immortal Darkness comes off exactly as any die-hard Zelda/dark fantasy fan could hope for, combining eerie dungeon crawling with a rich narrative experience.

“In many ways it is a love letter to all the great RPGs we’ve played over the last few decades, whether on a game system or a tabletop.” – Damon DuBois, Lead Designer

Though simple in design, Immortal Darkness is loaded with intoxicating features for players looking for a vintage style adventure, such as:

  • With up to 15 different dungeon levels players will explore a dark world crammed with cunning traps and puzzles that will continuously push your mental stamina throughout the course of the game.
  • With real-time combat, you’ll spend much of your time fighting off vile monsters and other enemies with an ample amount of spells and tactical action gameplay.
  • Industry veterans are littered throughout the production of Immortal Darkness from the acclaimed writer from the Elder Scrolls series to fantasy visual artist Yigit Koroglu.
  • It appears from the trailer that players will have the unique ability to absorb health points from corpses which could provide a tactical advantage in combat.

Immortal Darkness: Curse of the Pale King is gearing up for release on October 17th, 2018 on Steam.

Bring The Pain In The Roguelite Adventure, Sparklight, Out Next Year For PC/Consoles

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Indie developers, Red Blue Games, are branching away from the mobile games market and introducing their debut PC/console release – the roguelite brawler, Sparklite.

Check out the retro-inspired adventure game in the new gameplay trailer below:

Saving The World Of Sparklite

Here’s everything we know about the recently announced adventure title:

  • You play as the intelligent engineer, Ada, and embark on an adventure thrown into a dangerous world filled with vile gremlins out for your head.
  • Sparklite plays like an old-school, Zelda-inspired adventure game with a dash of roguelite elements, such as procedurally generated content.
  • These random encounters are caused by land shaking earthquakes that sporadically alter the landscape of each level in the middle of your adventure.
  • Quests, minigames and a slew of new challenges present itself with every violent earthquake, making for a surprising adventure with new obstacles around every corner.
  • Ada uses her uncanny engineering skills to invent new guns and gadgets to use at her disposal. Aside from wiping out the many enemies, players will also use her skills and inventions to solve puzzles which challenge the player throughout the adventure.

With only the announcement, a few small details and a short, slick trailer, we can expect to hear more about Sparklite within the next year.

Sparklite is set to release in the Fall of 2019 for the PC, Xbox One, PS4 and the Switch.

Killing Floor 2

New Update For Killing Floor 2, Halloween Horrors: Monster Masquerade, Brings A Slew Of Free Content

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Posts

The latest free update drop for Killing Floor 2, Halloween Horrors: Monster Masquerade, is officially here, and with it comes plenty of fun and enticing content.

Killing Floor 2 is an online survival co-op game from Tripwire Interactive, pitting players against hordes of undead zed across continental Europe.

With last year’s initial Halloween Horrors content pack, players were introduced to a heap of new additions like weapons, enemies, a brand new map and even the popular Commando Chicken playable character.

This year’s Halloween update brings more goodies to the fight against the outbreak, including:

  • Players have the chance to hop into an all-new map, Monster Ball – an ancestral castle in the iconic horror town of Transylvania. The grand castle is decked out with plenty of deadly traps, gothic decor and a full guest list of heinous beasts and monsters.
  • Three exclusive weapons make their appearance in Killing Floor 2, from going full commando with the MKB42, healing your allies with the HZ Medic Assault Rifle/ Grenade Launcher, or taking the vantage point with the FN-Fal sharpshooter rifle.
  • A gruesome new collection of zed makes your acquaintance in the latest update. Fend off brutal Wereslashers or grotesque Blob Bloats, to menacing Fishpounds in the dark and eerie castle.
  • Players acting fast can receive limited-time cosmetic content, including an awesome pirate zed outfit and a killer bat outfit.

Halloween Horrors Trailer

Hop into the latest edition of Killing Floor 2 on the PS4, Xbox One and PC for all of these exciting new content items to help you on your horrific co-op quest. The new Halloween Horrors: Monster Masquerade update is available now for no additional charge.

Pre-Order Tropico 6 For PC And Gain Exclusive Access To The Beta

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Fans of the beloved Tropico strategy series can gain immediate access to the beta by pre-ordering Tropico 6 from the Kalypso Shop.

Tropico 6 improves on the inspiring formula from the acclaimed strategy series and gives players the option of pre-ordering two editions of the upcoming game to choose from: Standard Edition and El Prez Edition.

Check out the latest beta trailer for Tropico 6 below:

Tropico 6 Details

Here’s everything new with the latest release in the Tropico series:

  • Players choosing to pre-order the standard edition will receive a 10% discount and the ability to hop into the beta immediately. Those springing for the El Prez Edition will acquire those two benefits, as well as other bonuses like a flashy tourist outfit and a decorative flamingo pond for their suite.
  • As the leader of your government, players now have the option of ruling an entire archipelago rather than just one island republic. This is sure to divvy up your time between numerous islands and increase the amount of strategy needed to keep the people on your side.
  • Linking these series of islands together with bridges, tunnels, as well as plenty of other enticing transportation for your citizens. Sending them from one island to another in taxis and cable cars is an all-new feature to keep your reign in power.
  • Players can join in up to 4 player co-op or competitive matches with the online multiplayer for extended fun with friends.
  • Send government agents out on raids to bring back all of the worlds riches, or give impressive speeches to keep your citizens following your every word – the choice is yours based on how you wish to rule.

If you’re a first time subscriber to the Kalypso Shop you’ll also gain an extra 15% discount on top of the 10% saved from pre-ordering the game.

With access to an exclusive beta offering a complete tutorial across all four eras (Colonial, World Wars, Cold War and Modern), as well as two full maps to help get players acquainted to running multiple islands at once, reserving customers are in for quite the treat.

Tropico 6 is set to release on PC, PS4 and Xbox One sometime in 2019.

Melancholic 2D Game, My Memory Of Us, Available For Pre-Order On Steam, PS4

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News out of indie developers Juggler Games: the 2D puzzle adventure game, My Memory of Us, has officially become available for pre-order on both Steam and PS4.

A symbolic adventure between two childhood friends takes players across a dreary world set during the second great war, World War II. Fight against the struggles of occupation as two kids from alternating backgrounds do everything they can to stick together.

Below you can find the official gameplay trailer showing off the distinctive art style and game design:

My Memory of Us

Still not sold on My Memory of Us? Here are some key features you’ll find during your adventure:

  • The surreal take on real-life events showcases a familiar history lesson while managing to create an emotional story tied with powerful gameplay mechanics. Each event in the game is tied to real-life war stories from Warsaw.
  • Witness two children from two entirely different backgrounds bond and become friends through everything from stressful situations to unapologetic, playful encounters.
  • Players will have the option of either controlling each of the two children separately, or uniquely navigating both at the same time. Switch between the two with the touch of a button, or utilize special skills tied to each child.
  • Along with the trailer, there’s a slew of “Making Of” videos showcasing the design, story, sketched art style, programming, the two heroes and even the moody music.

Now that you’re interested (I think), you can pre-order a copy for Steam or PS4 (in EU only) before its official launch on October 9th, 2018. The game is also set to release on Xbox One, however, as of now it’s still under submission.

‘Souls’ Inspired Action Game, Sinner: Sacrifice For Redemption, Slashes Its Way Onto Consoles/PC Later This Year

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Brutally fend yourself off against the embodiments of the seven deadly sins in Dark Star Games’ upcoming action game, Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption.

What looks like a byproduct straight out of the popular ‘Souls’ series, Sinner sees players as a gritty soldier, Adam, weighing heavily on his dark and mysterious past.

With the announcement of Sinner heading over to Discord, consoles and later on Steam, comes a barbaric launch trailer showing off various bosses. Check it out below:

A Road To Redemption

Here are some of the key features on the future release of Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption:

  • Take on the role of Adam and make a journey to become exonerated for his treacherous past littered with sins and loathsome crimes.
  • Driven along by a stirring soundtrack, players will dive head first into boss battles that manifest from the atrocious seven deadly sins, revealing Adam’s connections with each incarnation.
  • To mix up the combat system, players must permanently debuff their character before each boss battle by sacrificing a chosen body part. Sinner is meant to drive players insane with the increasingly difficult battles that never seem to let up.
  • For those who will brave their way through to the end, players will discover new pieces of equipment in New Game+ mode — adding a pinch of replayability.

Headed to the Switch, PS4 and Xbox One on October 18th, 2018 and Steam shortly after. You can follow the game by joining Another Indie’s Discord group here.

A Tale Of Forbidden Elemental Love, Degrees of Separation – Releasing Early Next Year

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

From the indie minds of Moondrop Studios, partnered up with veteran publishers behind Ninjin: Clash of Carrots and Override: Mech City Brawl, Modus Games, comes a brand new adventure in the name of love, Degrees of Separation.

A Tale Of Forbidden Elemental Love

This upcoming 2D adventure game grants players a thrilling journey of puzzle-solving and deep narrative between two differing climates personified as partners in love, Rime and Ember.

The announcement comes with a release window of this winter for consoles and PC. Here are all of the details about Degrees of Separation:

  • Both single player and co-op multiplayer is available for players to explore a unique world brimming with puzzling obstacles highlighting the useful differences uncovered in both Rime and Ember.
  • In 2-player co-op, players will work together as a team to achieve passage through tons of environmental challenges utilizing the distinct elemental powers of heat and cold.
  • The game features a powerful mixture of passionate story-driven narrative and inspiring puzzle mechanics between the two co-stars.

Check out an early prototype build from 2014 of Degrees of Separation below:

“The combination of innovative mechanics and powerful narrative is what drew us to this game(…) It’s why we seek out these very important indie titles that have a true story to tell.” – Christina Seelye, CEO of Modus Games

Degrees of Separation is now set to release in February of 2019 on the PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Expect more details, including a trailer, to be revealed in the coming months.

RGX Showdown

New Futuristic Street Racing Game, RGX Showdown, Released By Telltale Games

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Hang onto your hats and take to the streets in the latest high-speed futuristic street racer. Created by racing gurus from the Burnout series and Split/Second, indie racer RGX Showdown bursts its way onto stores everywhere – today.

RGX Showdown Brings The Heat

From The Walking Dead to The Wolf Among Us, Telltale Games has presented inspiring fictional narratives in the form of episodic seasons.

RGX Showdown may be indie developers Shortround Games‘ debut release, but the small team of veterans are eager to have players engaging in the action at blistering speeds and competing in an online competition.

Take a look at the full throttle trailer showcasing the intense speed found in RGX Showdown below:

The rapid racer comes fully equipped with loads of appealing features, such as:

  • Fast online races between two racers both competing for the top time will have players quickly engaging in one race after another. Races typically last less than a minute, leaving players at a constant high-velocity pace within a myriad of races.
  • Earn cosmetic decals and paint jobs from completing various events scattered across the vibrant RGX universe.
  • Race between international tournaments that change every hour to make your way to the top. Always have a chance at victory with new winners claiming the podium every hour which offers up unique rewards.
  • Players aren’t limited to rewards by winning only, as RGX offers plenty of event points – win or lose – to alleviate any would-be headaches from tedious progression.
  • Unlock new Champion Cars by racing your way through the numerous vehicle classes and swiping a few high-octane victories as you speed through fast highways, weave in and out of traffic and burst around gripping curves.

You can download RGX Showdown on the PS4 and Xbox One starting today, September 18th, 2018, for the budget price of £7.99/$9.99.

Fernz Gate Switch

Old-School Style RPG, Fernz Gate, Now Available For The Switch

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The Switch library of old-school turn-based RPGs just got a little heavier with the recent release of Fernz Gate from developers Exe-Create.

Dive into a fantasy world as Alex, an ordinary high-school student dumped into an unordinary situation in the once-peaceful world of Fernland.

Check out the Switch reveal trailer for Fernz Gate below:

Fernz Gate Switch – The Vibrant World Of Fernland

Here are a few key notes about the recently released vintage-style RPG game, Fernz Gate:

  • Players will take on the role of Alex as he drifts away into an unknown world filled with conflict and dangerous foes. After teaming up with Lita – a stranger from a peaceful world similar to Alex’s – they embark on a journey like no other to discover the truths about Fernland.
  • The classic turn-based combat system is simple enough for any RPG newcomer to tackle vigorous enemy battles with confidence and ease.
  • Like most RPG games of this nature, players will discover and recruit new friends and allies to help grow in strength and numbers.
  • Players can use party members not participating in battle scenarios to discover new secrets, as well as upgrade weapons and achieve new skills to open up combat.

Recently only available on mobile platforms, Fernz Gate is now accessible on the Nintendo Switch to help satiate the urge to play on home televisions and, of course, the handheld mode on the Switch.

You can find Fernz Gate at the eShop for Switch purchases, as well as iTunes, Google Play and coming soon to Steam.

New Gameplay Footage Shows Off 19 Minutes Of Life Is Strange 2: Episode 1

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Life is Strange has been embedded in video game history as a piece of – somewhat niche – memorable storytelling that weighs heavily on the player, no matter if you’ve played it once or a dozen times. Dontnod Entertainment is bringing back the highly acclaimed series with their upcoming sequel, Life is Strange 2.

Life is Strange 2

After the surreal events following Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, fans will return to the sobering universe as Sean Diaz, accompanied by his little brother, Daniel. As Devastating events occur involving the brothers, they are forced to outrun the Seattle Police and hitchhike their way to their home of Puerto Lobos, Mexico.

Check out the 19-minute long official gameplay “Seattle” trailer below:

Returning to the Life is Strange universe, fans of the series will be delighted to find the same atmosphere, mysterious powers and musical stylings are returning to the sequel.

Those who have experienced The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit earlier this summer will find that their decisions made in the demo will carry over to Life is Strange 2.

Episode (one) out of five of Life is Strange 2 is set to release on September 27th, 2018 for the PS4, Xbox One and PC. There is currently no official release date for the other episodes in the sequel.