Gaming – Page 12

Sep262024 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Transparent Xbox Ghost Ciphe Controller Unveiled

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Microsoft is set to unveil a new Xbox controller, the Ghost Cipher Special Edition, according to a recent report from Dealabs. The controller is rumored to be unveiled on September 24 and will be available in the market starting October 8. Retailing for $69.99, the Ghost Cipher Special Edition will join Microsoft’s list of themed controllers for the Xbox Series X/S. New orders are expected to open at the same time as the product’s announcement. The Cipher Series includes several translucent faceplate designs: Ghost Cipher (white), Velocity Cipher (green), Astral Cipher (purple), Surf Cipher (blue), Candy Cipher (pink), and Pulse Cipher (red). In addition, the controller's rear paddles and D-pads can now be customised in chromatic colours, with two options available: Energy Chroma...

Sep242024 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

RPG shooter Witchfire From The Creators Of Painkiller Has Been Released In Steam Early Access

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As promised, on September 23, the fantasy role-playing shooter Witchfire from the Polish studio The Astronauts (The Vanishing of Ethan Carter), founded by the former developers of Painkiller and Bulletstorm, was released in early access on Steam. At the start of Steam Early Access, the game is compatible with EGS saves, works on Steam Deck, supports controllers and achievements. So far, the project is only in English, but this will be fixed closer to the full release. Witchfire is a single-player RPG shooter set in a dark fantasy setting. Players take on the role of a sinner who has become a witch hunter. He must go on expeditions to destroy enemies and upgrade his equipment to progress through the story. Witchfire has roguelike elements, but the developers emphasize that their g...

Sep242024 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Blasphemous II Mea Culpa Update and DLC Launches October 31

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Team17 and The Game Kitchen are preparing for a quick return to the lands of Cvstodia. The gamers' interest should be attracted by a large update for Blasphemous II and the Mea Culpa add-on with new areas, quests and an alternative ending. Mea Culpa will tell the story of the Penitent One, who decided to go in search of his sword from the first Blasphemous. The addon will add two large biomes with bosses, four quests, an alternative ending for the hero, new prayers and nine fresh music tracks. The game will also receive a free True Torment update, which should expand some existing locations, add unique abilities and a New Game + mode. True Torment update and Blasphemous II: Mea Culpa will be released on PC (Steam, GOG, EGS), PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch on the same day - Oct...

Sep222024 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Dead Cells Creators Shows Off 15 minutes of Windblown Single-Player Game

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Motion Twin Studio has released another gameplay recording of its new project, the roguelike Windblown. This time, we get to follow the adventures of a jumping warrior for fifteen minutes. Windblown players will take on the role of warrior-jumpers, defenders of the Ark village floating around the deadly Vortex. Alone or in a company of up to three people, fighters will have to challenge the guardians and emissaries of the Vortex. https://youtu.be/-hBLnaZbEIk The published 17-minute video, according to the authors, includes 15 minutes of single-player gameplay of Windblown from the closed alpha testing that began in February. The player quickly moves across airborne islands, mastering new techniques by absorbing the memories of fallen warriors, and dealing with increasi...