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The First DLC For ‘Reanimal’ Released

The First DLC For ‘Reanimal’ Released

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Credit: THQ Nordic The first story DLC for Reanimal is now available. The Prisoner begins a new story about two characters trying to survive amidst destruction and war. THQ Nordic also released a launch trailer. The expansion will introduce players to two new characters—the Soldier and the Prisoner. They must survive on war-torn streets and journey "toward something that will change their destinies forever." The Prisoner will offer the opportunity to revisit familiar locations from the main story, as well as explore entirely new zones. A unique atmosphere of horror and encounters with a terrifying new threat are promised. Early adopters have responded favorably to the new game, as evidenced by its high approval rating (88% positive out of 127 reviews). The DLC is praised for its ...
GTA VI Pre-Orders Undermined GTA V Sales

GTA VI Pre-Orders Undermined GTA V Sales

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Credit: Rockstar GTA VI pre-orders opened a week before the end of the reporting period. However, even that was enough for their volume to be "unprecedented and astounding," as Zelnick put it. As it turns out, GTA V sales have slowed in the lead-up to GTA VI's release. As of June 30, the game had sold over 230 million copies, a milestone it hadn't reached three months earlier. Credit: Rockstar Games Meanwhile, total GTA game sales increased by nearly 5 million copies in the quarter, approaching 475 million. The Red Dead Redemption duology has an audience of 116 million, 87 million of which are for Red Dead Redemption 2. Take-Two still forecasts revenue of $8 billion to $8.2 billion for its next fiscal year, which includes GTA VI's November release.

‘Beaten Path’ Announced – A Turn-Based Tactical RPG

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Credit: Wales Interactive Publisher Wales Interactive and developer Peacebreak Studio announced that the turn-based tactical RPG Beaten Path will release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). The project will be funded through a Kickstarter campaign, which will help the developers complete the game's production. Beaten Path tells the story of Panna and her companions, who set out to explore the mysteries of time and battle mythical forces. Battles unfold on checkered maps, inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem. The ability to customize each fighter on the team through a flexible system of professions, powerful skills, unique features, and other parameters is also announced. Travel across a "richly illustra...
‘Probably Stolen’ Announced – Cyberpunk Pawn Shop Simulator

‘Probably Stolen’ Announced – Cyberpunk Pawn Shop Simulator

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Credit: tinyBuild Publisher tinyBuild and Questing Goose Studio have announced Probably Stolen, a unique store management simulator set in a dark cyberpunk setting. Probably Stolen takes place on a massive space station torn apart by wealth and corruption. Players assume the role of a former scavenger who has managed to open his own business in the Lower Levels. Users will be tasked with building a business around goods of dubious origin: selling, buying, and manufacturing products, and potentially engaging in a bit of smuggling. "You never know who's on the other side of the counter. It's just another customer, but it could be a security officer, <...> a revolutionary <...> or a broke rich guy <...>. Every transaction is a gamble," the authors warn. F...