FromSoftware appear to be working on a new souls-like Armored Core game
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According to Red Liquorice over at the Resetera forums, Dark Souls studio FromSoftware appear to be working on a new Armored Core game. I originally didn't feel like talking about this since the rumors were purely hearsay and thus easy to fake, but things have definitely changed today as a whole bunch of screenshots were just added as proof!
So as long as this isn't some sort of highly elaborate hoax, the new Armored Core will take place on the ravaged planet of Bashtar where a mysterious substance called Melange was freshly discovered. As is tradition, a whole assortment of factions will attempt to claim the substance, thus sparking a massive war in which we as mercenaries will play a key part.
Empire of Ember, a Mount & Blade inspired action-RPG, is launching from Early Access on January 20th
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After spending about a year in Early Access, the Mount & Blade inspired action-RPG Empire of Ember is now nearly ready for launch. Once it arrives on January 20th it'll bring with it a combat system designed around massive battles between armies, the ability to design and fully demolish fortresses, and just to spice things up a bit, a bunch of dungeons to pillage for loot and resources in between all of the warmongering.
You can get a pretty good idea of how all of this translates into actual gameplay through the recently posted trailer. Have a peek:
Cities: Skylines' next expansion will be all about airports and air transportation
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Many years have gone by since Cities: Skylines first appeared, but the developers don't seem to be slowing down even a tiny bit. In fact, they're currently preparing to release yet another new expansion on January 25th - Airports!
As the name would imply, the Airports DLC will bring with it the ability to design and construct your very own airports out of a variety of modular buildings, a more cohesive way of including cargo terminals, as well as an easier way of connecting your airports with your public transport services. And just to spice things up further, there will also be a bunch of new building options to choose from depending on what type of airport you created.
Zelda inspired action-adventure Tunic is heading over to PC and Xbox on March 16, 2022
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Heavily inspired by the classic Zelda games, Tunic is an action-adventure that's all about exploring a mysterious world riddled with enemies to smash and secrets to unearth. Along the way you'll acquire an assortment of new items and abilities to help you explore previously inaccessible areas, and naturally, combine everything you have in order to tackle some of the oversized bosses.
What all of this looks like in actual gameplay, that you can find out through the recently posted trailer. Have a gander, it's quite a cute one:
Mortal Sin is an upcoming hack & slash roguelike with a thoroughly unique aesthetic
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If you're in the mood for something a little bit out of the ordinary, you might want to keep an eye on the upcoming Mortal Sin. It's a horror themed hack & slash roguelike with a thoroughly unique art style that is simultaneously charming and unsettling.
Since this is one of those things that's basically impossible to describe through words alone, allow me to share with you the recently posted gameplay trailer. It should clue you in quite quickly on just what Mortal Sin is all about. Have a look:
Devolver Digital is planning to release a new Serious Sam game this month
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[Update]: Looks like I need to work on my guesswork, because Serious Sam 4 is getting a standalone expansion expansion this January 25th - Siberian Mayhem!
In an incredibly brief teaser over at Twitter, Devolver Digital have revealed that they are planning to announce a brand new Serious Sam game next week. Not only that, but they are also aiming to fully release the game at some point this month!
The exact details are currently few and far between so I can only speculate about the nature of this new game, though a little bit of guesswork is always fun to indulge in so let's give it a shot. First things first, it's unlikely to be Serious Sam 5 as its predecessor isn't even two years old at this point. However, it could definitely be some sort of spin-off game given how many the Serious Sam series has managed to cultivate over the years.
The next big Sonic the Hedgehog game will focus on open-world exploration
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In stark contrast to the rest of the series, the recently announced Sonic Frontiers will focus on open-world gameplay and exploration. As is tradition you'll still be doing basic platforming, collecting rings, beating up hordes of enemies and smashing head-first into walls at high speed, just with a lot more freedom in how you tackle things than before.
There is sadly no lengthy gameplay preview available just yet, but you can get a decent idea of what the Sonic team is trying to go for through the original announcement trailer. Have a little peek: