Shout out to Kevin... (Happy Birthday to your son), Damon, Roy and... your families. It was great to meet all of you, and salute to Rose... game on! Congrats to Danilo for getting your very first game console, trust me you won't be sorry! - Blu
Top 10... Let's Go! Oh... by the way, I'm hitting a pause on the anime for this:
Here are games that caught my attention during the Summer Game Fest:
Lego Horizon Adventures: Looks pretty fun and adventurous. I thought it was some sort of add on for Lego... Fortnite, but a full blown Lego Horizon game? That works for me. The visuals look great and the adventure looks like something I'd like to embark on with my daughter!
Screenbound: A game about being distracted but totally in control, which looks really cool.
Karma: The Dark World: A first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. I wouldn't want to play this with surround sound or 3D headphones... but I'd have too. (Gulp.)
Black Myth Wukong: Is one of those games that I'd love to play. Not exactly a new announcement though, but they're trying to keep it in the front of our minds as the newness steadily comes out.
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero: Takes you back around the bend... and I don't think fans would have a problem with it as long as the experience is better than before. Anyone remember DBZ Sparking! Neo on the PS2?
Delta Force Hawk Ops and its DLC Delta Force Black Hawk Down: Looks promising. The co-op gameplay looks like an experience I'd love to partake in. They should make it where you have to rely on your team so that no one can simply run and gun and make fluff of the missions. Left4Dead is a prime example of being punished when you ditch your crew.
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves: Another interesting game, and while I would say that they should have went 2D... SNK's 2D fighters were a tad... stiff (just a tad) so... I really don't miss the 2D aspect as much (outside of the cross ups with Capcom).
Mecha Break: A fun game that doesn't appear to be stiff and slow paced the way some mech related games are (at least the mechs that we saw in the preview).
Unknown 9 Awakening: A game worth keeping an eye on. This preview simply serves as another reminder that the game is coming, but it's nothing new as far as announcements go.
The First Descendant: Gives off vibes reminiscent of Vanquish meets Death Stranding. As seen in the announcements, this 3rd person co-op action RPG shooter heads our way... July 2, 2024. Let's see if Nexon goes hard in the paint. I still remember playing Combat Arms back in the day and... hackers ruining the experience so much so that Nexon made ads about them. It certainly wasn't going to make them back down, but... it made purchases for the free-to-play game worthless because matches were DOA with hackers dominating. That was well over a decade ago, so... I hope that they are no where to be found in... The First Descendant.
Outersloth Games Announcement: A publisher opening the door to fund indie games? Don't sleep on such an opportunity, especially if you've taken courses and you and friends want to take your tinkering to a serious level that can earn you a living. If they like what you have... you could be looking at your project being funded. Just make sure you do the research and make sure everything checks out to your liking, and in emails make sure that you list the necessary fine print that protects your ideas. The same applies to Blue House games, so get in while the gettings good!
Sonic X Shadow Generations: Seems like a game suitable for all players. It's basically a dive back into the world of Sonic Generations but this is a new stand campaign where Black Doom reemerges. Like the previous title, you will be going through the greatest hits of 3D + 2D states from the past with updated visuals and "reworked" cinematics. PC Version
Batman Arkham Shadow: for Meta Quest 3 looks like it could be a grand adventure for VR fans, and it's a reminder that VR is making some nice moves as far as gaming goes.
These games are some of the games that caught my eye. Capcom tricked me. I thought we were going to be getting a new Capcom vs SNK game, but... more characters are being added to the SF6 roster. That's fine but... you know what I really want.
Epic Mythology & Survival Crafting Collide in Dawn of Defiance, Launching into PC Early Access August 15
Traverse a beautifully dangerous world inspired by Greek legend with an all-new trailer premiered at IGN Live
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – June 8, 2024 – Independent video game studio Traega Entertainment was thrilled to announce during IGN Live today that Dawn of Defiance, the open-world, survival-crafting game inspired by ancient Greek mythology, launches into early access Aug. 15, 2024, on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The news coincided with an all-new trailer highlighting the game’s incredibly customizable base building systems, as well as the reveal of a threatening new late-game enemy type: the Gorgons!
You are the Defier, subjected to a mythic plot across the ruined isles. Ascend from weak soldier to god-like anti-hero as you survive the Crossroads, build impressive Greek structures, and prove yourself a champion of defiance. Gather resources, craft and upgrade your gear, and face down the trials of the Gods with up to three friends.
Key Features
Survive the Isles: As discontent brews in the Underworld, you have been brought to a lost shore to be tested. To discover your elusive purpose, you must first start from nothing and arm yourself against the dangers of the isles.
Explore the Ruins: Just beyond the domain of the Gods, you'll traverse coastal cliffs, dark woods, and blistering sands with heightened movement abilities, unlocking treasure and power amidst mythic landmarks.
Empower Yourself: Your victories across the isles will advance your strength through acquired recipes and upgrades. Build and adorn impressive Greek structures that rival the halls of Olympus, and protect yourself with customizable, crafted gear.
Defy the Gods: Cross the threshold into the Forgotten Crossroads and complete the 12 trials to sever the Gods’ lingering ties of power and steal their knowledge.
Band Together: Undertake this deadly odyssey on your own, or recruit up to three friends to aid your journey at any time in online cooperative multiplayer.
Dawn of Defiance is available to wishlist now on Steam and the Epic Games Store ahead of its early access launch on August 15.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Celebrates Summer Game Fest & Teases its Overview Trailer Coming June 20
PARIS – June 7, 2024 – Today Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive revealed a new trailer to celebrate Summer Game Fest and the upcoming release of the highly-anticipated Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.This new video shows off never-before-seen gameplay and teases the upcoming Gameplay Overview Trailer,a deep dive into the game’s mechanics, which will go live on Focus’ YouTube channel on June 20. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases Sept. 9, 2024, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Embody the superhuman skills and brutality of a Space Marine
Fight as one of the Emperor’s greatest warriors and defend the Imperium against the horrors of the galaxy. Drive back the everlasting night in epic battles on far-flung planets with your deadly abilities and devastating weaponry. Powered by Saber Interactive’s proprietary Swarm Engine, Space Marine 2 will throw players into the deep end of the universe’s most spectacular battles, pitting them against the relentless Tyranid swarms!
In addition to its narrative-driven campaign, which players can enjoy solo or in up to 3-player co-op, Space Marine 2 will launch with a 3-player PvE mode and a 6v6 PvP skirmish mode, as recently confirmed in the Multiplayer Modes Reveal trailer:
These replayable modes also feature a customization system, allowing players to outfit their Space Marines from helm to greaves, thanks to a wide choice of colors, heraldry decals, pauldrons, gauntlets, and more. The Season Pass will offer even more optional cosmetics, while new content like missions, enemies, and weapons will be available to all players through regular free updates.
Pre-order one of four editions today via digital or retail
Pre-orders are now available through PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, the Epic Games Store, and participating retail stores. In addition to the Collector’s Edition,exclusive to the Focus Store, three Editions are now available for preorder: Standard, Gold, and Ultra Edition.
Tune in June 20 @ 12 PM ET/6 PM CEST for the Gameplay Overview Trailer!
