Thursday, April 1, 2021

Shark RPG Maneater Goes Even Deeper in Upcoming Truth Quest DLC

After weeks of cryptic social media teasing, shark RPG Maneater is breaching the surface at last with the reveal of its new DLC: Truth Quest, which is planned for this summer. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/01/maneater-truth-quest-reveal-trailer"] In the new trailer above, we get a story-driven context for the coming DLC: investigative journalist Trip Westhaven (reprised by Chris Parnell) is back, and is once again working to uncover the secrets of Port Clovis, including a government conspiracy about what's happening to the marine life in the area, and why there seems to be a coverup about it. The trailer doesn't show much in the way of actual gameplay, but in an announcement from developer Tripwire we learned a bit more about what to expect in Truth Quest as we once again dive into the fins of the heroine shark. There's a new evolution set of organs, the maximum level cap is being raised to 40, and yes, the shark can get even bigger now. We'll also see new objective types like time trials and destroying new target objectives. New wildlife will also appear, including a new "Uber" apex predator to fight, and new military forces will appear as a part of the bounty hunter system, sending helicopters and land forces after the shark -- and five new boss bounties will accompany this. Maneater launched last year, and at the time we found it lacked the depth we wanted, though playing as "mutant Jaws on steroids" was extremely fun. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

source https://www.ign.com/articles/shark-rpg-maneater-goes-even-deeper-in-upcoming-truth-quest-dlc

Cover Reveal – Resident Evil IX: Extra Large

Capcom is latching onto your love for the tall vampire like one of the oversized leaches from Resident Evil 0. In Resident Evil IX, Lady D is back to cause some trouble. Better yet, our favorite vampire (sorry Paul Rudd) is bigger than ever, and you won’t believe all the hats she’s going to wear. You can see her upcoming exploits in this month’s Game Infarcer.

Print subscribers can expect their issues to begin arriving in the coming days/weeks. The digital edition of this issue launches April 13, for PC/MaciOS, and Google Play. You can also get the latest issue through third-party apps on Nook and Kindle. To subscribe to either the digital or print version, click here.

Final Fantasy XIV PS5 Open Beta Kicks Off Later This Month

Final Fantasy XIV for PS5 boasts improved framerates, beautiful 4K resolution, incredibly fast loading times, haptic feedback features, and 3D audio. For those looking to take to the online world of Final Fantasy XIV on this generation, an open beta is dropping later this month. 

Square Enix updated its EU blog to show fans how they can get in on the PS5 action. The Final Fantasy XIV PS5 open beta is set to arrive on Tuesday, April 13, and will be launching alongside the anticipated 5.5 patch update.

For those interested in trying out the open beta, there are a few steps you need to follow: 

  1. Log into your PS5 account
  2. Visit the PlayStation store and find the FInal Fantasy XIV store page
  3. Once there, press the [...] button and select Final Fantasy XIV PS5 Upgrade Edition (Beta Version)
  4. When finished downloading, simply launch the game
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No disc is needed in order to participate in this. Square Enix also confirms that the PS5 version will offer the same content that the PS4 version does, though purchased game time is required (much like World of Warcraft). That means your characters will also transfer over, since they are account-bound.

Final Fantasy XIV had a rough launch when it first released. Players were both overwhelmed and underwhelmed by the structure of the game. Since then, numerous tweaks and expansions have come out, effectively turning it into one of the most beloved MMORPGs on the market. With it coming out on PS5 now, new features exclusive to this generation will be implemented, once more refreshing the gameplay experience. 

What do you think about Final Fantasy XIV and how it's evolved through the years? Are you excited to take part in the PS5 open beta? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below! 

[Source: Square Enix via Nibel]

PlatinumGames Has Done the Same April Fools' Joke Twice in a Row... So Is It a Joke?

Platinum Games has released a new trailer for its 2020 April Fools game Sol Cresta, leading many to wonder whether it's actually coming out. Back in April 2020, Platinum Games updated its 'Platinum 4' website and revealed a side-scrolling shooter called Sol Cresta, which was apparently being developed in collaboration with HAMSTER Corporation. Given that the news came on April Fool's Day, it's thought that the game wasn't actually a real project, despite how authentic it looked. Sure enough, the trailer was eventually tagged with #AprilFoolsDay and #Gotcha, confirming that it was a ruse. But fast forward to April 2021 and Platinum is back at again. There's a new trailer for Sol Cresta, but this time there are no April Fool's tags. Instead, we get some in-development gameplay footage and the trailer ends by revealing that the game is coming to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam, as part of the NEO-Classic Arcade Series Vol. 1. So are the developers still joking? As spotted by Elixir on Twitter, an official trademark for Sol Cresta was spotted in February, adding more fuel to the fire that the game is really coming out. It wouldn't be the first time an April Fool's game became a reality. Yakuza: Like a Dragon's turn-based combat was famously first announced as an April Fool's Joke. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

source https://www.ign.com/articles/platinumgames-has-done-the-same-april-fools-joke-twice-in-a-row-so-is-it-a-joke