Red Hook Studios announced they are bringing their punishing roguelike turned-based RPG Darkest Dungeon 2 to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on July 15, 2024. The base game as well as the DLC ‘The Binding Blade’ and the Oblivion bundle - containing the base game and DLC - will be available as cross-buy across PlayStation 4 and 5. "We have been very eager to bring Darkest Dungeon II to PlayStation players," said Tyler Sigman, Design Director for Red Hook Studios. "The game feels great with DualSense Controller–we’ve been able to add touches like feeling the heartbeat of a hero on death’s door ..read more

Fallen Tear: The Ascension is an indie Metroidvania platformer that took me by surprise when I saw it in a closed-door ID@Xbox digital session showcasing upcoming indie titles from Southeast Asia. Currently being developed in the Philippines by CMD Studios, I got to talk with the developers of Fallen Tear, and I emerged from the interview not only intrigued by what they are creating but also impressed by the passion the developers infused into the project. CMD Studios has been in the industry for 10 years, specializing in 2D/3D animation and digital design. While they have supported various g ..read more

After 12 years, Capcom has finally delivered a sequel to their action RPG Dragon’s Dogma. Simply called Dragon’s Dogma 2, this new entry is bigger in scale and retains what made the original memorable for some, yet frustrating for others. When the highs click, you’re left with a sense of thrill packaged into an unscripted adventure that only this game can deliver, but at its lows, one can be left frustrated and confused, as certain design choices ask a lot from a player.  Just like the first game, you play as the Arisen, an individual that a towering dragon chose by literally stealing yo ..read more

Sony Interactive Entertainment has updated that a whopping 25 games are scheduled to leave PlayStation Plus’ Games catalog on May 21, 2024, and six classic Final Fantasy titles are on the list. Here’s the full list of games leaving PlayStation Plus for Extra and Premium/Deluxe Members: Abzu Adr1ft How to Survive 2 The Artful Escape Ashen Last Stop I Am Dead Absolver: Downfall My Friend Pedro The Messenger Jotun Sundered World of Final Fantasy This Is the Police This Is the Police 2 ELEX Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 Minit Observation Final Fantasy IX Fin ..read more

Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the games coming to PlayStation Plus Game and Classics Catalog for April 2024 with 16 games for subscribers, including two new games coming to the service on day one. All the titles mentioned below will be available to Extra and Premium/Deluxe starting April 19, except Tales of Kenzera: Zau, as that title will be available on the service once it launches on April 23 as a day one release. Animal Well is also a day one release, and is a combat-free Metroidvania type of adventure filled with various puzzles to solve. Dave the Diver can also be consider ..read more

Dubbed the first open world Star Wars game by Ubisoft, Star Wars Outlaws is set to launch on August 30, 2024 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Ubisoft also released a new story-focused trailer as well as more details about Star Wars Outlaws. During this era, the Empire’s rule is distracted by the rebellion that won’t quit, leading to a golden age for the underworld. As a skilled thief, Kay’s antics catch the attention of Sliro, the leader of a new, foreboding criminal syndicate Zerek Besh. After Sliro places a bounty on Kay’s head, Kay and Nix are offered their one shot at freedom ..read more

The upcoming JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which is set to launch on April 23, 2024, will be distributed by a Taiwan-based company called Justdan International Co., Ltd. as they’ve secured distribution rights from 505 Games. Simply put, Justdan will be responsible for bringing the game to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, and Southeast Asia regions for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. For those unfamiliar with the project, here’s a quick description of the game: The game story is set in a continent where multiple culturally diverse kingdoms coexist and wars are freq ..read more

Developer Storm Trident and publisher Forever Entertainment are bringing the remake of Front Mission 2 to other consoles and PC storefronts such as Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on April 30. Here’s a quick description of Front Mission 2: The impoverished People’s Republic of Alordesh has been suffering a severe economic decline due to 2nd Huffman Conflict, which created widespread discontent among citizens. Twelve years after the events of Front Mission 1st, on 12 June 2102, coup d’etat led by Ven Mackarge began. On this exact day, three main military bases and the parliament in the count ..read more

Singapore-based publisher Soft Source Publishing has partnered with developer Ghost Ship Games to release PS5 physical copies of their famed 4-player co-op FPS Deep Rock Galactic across Asia. The Deep Rock Galactic Special Edition is now available as each PS5 copy comes with the Dark Future Pack and Megacorp pack along with the base game. In the Philippines, the game will cost PHP 1,995. For those unfamiliar, here’s a quick description of Deep Rock Galactic from the publisher Soft Source Publishing: Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, procedurally-gene ..read more

Developer Mintrocket is set to release their hit title Dave the Diver to consoles as it comes to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Plus on April 16. Game director Jaeho Hwang shares more details about the game through the PlayStation Blog: Dave the Diver is a unique hybrid ocean adventure that combines ocean exploration with sushi restaurant management. At the heart of the game lies the core gameplay loop, narrative, characters, and captivating mini-games.  Our journey kicked off with a simple concept: a diving game in which a deep Blue Hole serves as a mystical dungeon populated ..read more