Games – Geekfeed https://www.geekfeed.com Entertainment News, Celebrities and Fandoms Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:14:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.geekfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-Geekfeed-Favicon-White-32x32.png Games – Geekfeed https://www.geekfeed.com 32 32 Ciri has been Recast for The Witcher IV https://www.geekfeed.com/ciri-has-been-recast-for-the-witcher-iv/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:12:45 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85677 A lot of fans were excited for The Witcher IV announcement when it was revealed in this year’s Game Awards, and though a lot of fans were expecting Geralt to be the lead again, it was Ciri who was revealed to be the Witcher in the game.

Despite the continuation of the series, it looks like CD Projekt Red has decided to recast the voice actress for Geralt’s successor. As confirmed by The Gamer, Ciri’s voice in the trailer is provided by one Ciara Berkley. The CDPR representative said:

“Ciara Berkeley was cast as Ciri for The Witcher IV Cinematic Reveal Trailer. Ciara is a talented actress who impressed us with her enthusiasm and vocal acting skills, and in this trailer we believe she truly brought Ciri to life in a way that is both faithful to the character and exciting for fans of the series.”

The original voice actress for the part was Jo Wyatt, but there was no explanation on why she wasn’t coming back for the sequel. While some may think the quote could just mean that Berkley is just providing the voice for the cinematic, it has been confirmed that she’s indeed taking over the role for the actual game.

For now, The Witcher IV is said to be in full production, and we should expect it to be a while before the game actually launches. Though The Witcher was what put CDPR on the map, the fiasco of Cyberpunk has led to the studio putting most of their focus on salvaging their rep for several years after a poor launch.

Fingers crossed that The Witcher IV will manage to please fans of Wild Hunt as well as bring in some new fans. It is considered the start of a new trilogy after all.

No release date has been set for The Witcher IV, but we should expect the game to launch for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 sometime in the next two years.

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Naughty Dog Unveils Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet https://www.geekfeed.com/naughty-dog-intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:28 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85610 Naughty Dog has come a long way from Crash Bandicoot with hyper-realistic titles like Uncharted and The Last of Us; and thanks to The Game Awards, they’ve just unveiled their newest incoming IP—Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

Check out the trailer:

The official description reads:

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is the newest franchise in development for the PlayStation 5 console from Naughty Dog, the studio behind acclaimed series like The Last of Us and UNCHARTED. Set thousands of years in the future, Intergalactic puts players into the role of Jordan A. Mun, a dangerous bounty hunter who ends up stranded on Sempiria – a distant planet whose communication with the outside universe went dark hundreds of years ago. Jordan will have to use all her skills and wits if she hopes to be the first person in over 600 years to leave its orbit.

Though sci-fi properties are dime-a-dozen nowadays, Intergalactic is very specific in that it makes use of retro sci-fi—in that everything is kind of a blend of the future if it was imagined in the 80s. There’s a lot of analog technology in Jordan’s ship, and you can even see her making use of CDs.

It’s said that the game is inspired heavily by sci-fi properties like Akira and Cowboy Bebop, and even director Neil Druckmann states that it’s the ‘deepest’ Naughty Dog has ever went when it comes to gameplay.

The cast is led by Tati Gabrielle (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and also includes the likes of Troy Baker, Kumail Nanjiani, and Tony Dalton. It’s also worth mentioning that the music is coming from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, members of Nine Inch Nails and recent providers for the score of Tron: Ares and Challengers.

No release date has been set for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, but fans are hoping the game comes out sometime in 2025 for the PS5.

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Marvel Rivals: Iron Fist Deemed THE WORST Character https://www.geekfeed.com/marvel-rivals-iron-fist-deemed-the-worst/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:42:04 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85588 Marvel Rivals has only been out for a weekend, and people are already posting all their thoughts about the game online. Though all the reviews have mostly been positive, one hero has managed to collectively piss off every player—and that’s Lin Lie’s Immortal Iron Fist.

Apparently, Iron Fist has become a nightmare to deal with in the game. Not only is he deadly up close, but he’s also incredibly mobile that he’s able to chase flyers like Iron Man across a map and take him out mid-air.

Since this is still only a few days after launch, people were expecting a patch to help balance things out, but as it stands, Iron Fist is completely overpowered, and even low-skill players have no problem using him to take out full HP Hulks.

Probably the only other character that gets almost as much hate is Jeff the Land Shark. Though he is supposed to be a support character, his ultimate where he gobbles up everyone around him and chucks them in a specific location—preferably outside the map—has deemed him as the ‘Hitler’ of the game.

Then again, with so many complaints of OP characters in Marvel Rivals, it does seem like it’s become a meme for everyone to complain about every other character except their main for being broken. Some think that NetEase will definitely fix this, but the recurring joke is that the devs made every character OP on purpose to let players just have the freedom to wreak havoc.

No incoming patch has been announced, but maybe fans should expect it in a month or two after enough data has been gathered from the launch.

Marvel Rivals is now available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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Marvel Rivals Drops Trailer Featuring Every MCU Skin (So Far) https://www.geekfeed.com/marvel-rivals-drops-trailer-featuring-every-mcu-skin-so-far/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:18:27 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85577 With NetEase planning to make as much money as they can with cosmetics, it was only natural for Marvel Rivals to have a roster of skins as plenty as the variety of action figures that each character possesses.

One huge draw of the Marvel brand has definitely been the movies, so Rivals has decided to drop a trailer showcasing all the MCU skins that are currently available in the game. Check these out:

From the get-go we have skin for Spider-Man (No Way Home), Iron Man (Avengers: Endgame), Thor (Love and Thunder), Loki (Loki Season 2), Scarlet Witch (Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness), Black Widow (from her solo movie), Namor (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Wolverine (from Deadpool and Wolverine), and the playable heroes from the Guardians of the Galaxy (from GOTG Vol. 3).

With more characters expected to be introduced in both the MCU and Marvel Rivals, we should expect more crossover skins to come to the game soon. MCU Iron Man himself has several different suits to choose from, and  even pre-MCU properties like Spider-Man and X-Men have a lot of different skins that fans should want to get their hands on.

After such a long drought of great Marvel games, Rivals feels like the W that Marvel needed after the recent slump of MCU films in the box office. Hopefully they get their groove back soon; and in the meantime, I’m just enjoying how Rivals has been able to put the spotlight on obscure characters like Squirrel Girl and Jeff the Land Shark.

Marvel Rivals is now playable for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.

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Marvel Rivals Available for Pre-Download on Steam https://www.geekfeed.com/marvel-rivals-available-for-pre-download-on-steam/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:45:26 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85516 Marvel Rivals launches this week, and a lot of fans are excited for NetEase’s Overwatch clone. A lot of people are anxious to get their hands on the game, but PC players can be assured they can get started earlier than console players.

As per the official announcement, pre-download for Marvel Rivals is now available on Steam. Here’s the official post:

A lot of people in the thread have been asking for when the download for console will be available, but unfortunately, they may have to wait until launch day December 6. The same also goes for anyone looking for the game in the Epic Game Store.

With Rivals only being available for new-gen consoles, it would be expected that the game is going to require a lot of storage space, so being able to pre-download it would be a great bonus for everyone who wants to get their hands on the game immediately.

Unfortunately for non-Steam users, they’ll have to spend a good chunk of launch day just downloading and installing files before they can actually jump into the Chronoverse and start blowing things up.

Marvel Rivals has been on their closed beta for months now, and everyone has been watching content of new heroes and how they play in the game. Reviews for Rivals have also been great, and with the popularity of the IP, a lot are expecting that it will take a huge chunk of players away from Overwatch 2.

We’ll just have to wait and see what happens.

Marvel Rivals finally launches for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on Dec. 6.

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Milana Vayntrub Reprising Squirrel Girl for Marvel Rivals https://www.geekfeed.com/vayntrub-reprising-squirrel-girl-marvel-rivals/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:55:08 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85475 Milana Vayntrub may have never gotten the chance to showcase her Squirrel Girl when New Warriors was cancelled, but she’s managed to keep playing the character through several animated iterations.

Now news has it that Vayntrub is going to be bringing the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl to one massive platform later this week. As per the latest character reveal for Marvel Rivals, Vayntrub will be voicing the part of Doreen Green in the game. Check this out:

Here’s the official description for the character:

“Despite being loved and surrounded by her BFFFS (Best Furry Friends Forever), Doreen Green had always questioned the root of her powers. With time, she embraced her Squirrel-like abilities, no matter their origin, and set her heart on becoming the best super hero there is.

“With her mammalian powers and ability to communicate with squirrels, Doreen Green takes down the toughest opponents as the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. With her unrivaled agility, lightning fast reflexes, and acorn bombs, she’s ready to help her friends with a bucktooth smile on her face!”

Vayntrub was originally cast as Squirrel Girl back in 2017 with New Warriors expected to premiere on Freeform in 2018. Freeform couldn’t find any place to put the series and tried to shop it to other markets; but the project was officially scrapped by 2019.

Either way, Vayntrub was considered to be the star of the cast. Not only did she seem like a perfect choice for the ever-optimistic Doreen, she had also gotten popular thanks to her charming AT&T commercials.

With Marvel having a penchant for fanservice and Squirrel Girl getting the spotlight, maybe there’s room for Squirrel Girl in live-action somewhere in the future. Put her in Ms. Marvel season 2 if that ever happens.

Catch Squirrel Girl in Marvel Rivals when the game launches on Dec. 6 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5.

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Light of Motiram: Fans Say Tencent’s Upcoming Game Ripped Off Horizon Zero Dawn https://www.geekfeed.com/light-of-motiram-ripped-off-horizon-zero-dawn/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:14:56 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85450 Nintendo may have gotten heated with Pocket Pair Inc. when a lot of people were saying that Palworld had blatantly ripped off Pokemon, but now a new game looks to be ripped off by Nintendo’s Chinese collaborator Tencent – Light of Motiram.

Fans just got a first look at Light of Motiram from Polaris Quest (a Tencent subsidiary), and a lot of people have noticed that the game looks suspiciously like Guerrilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn. According to Video Games Chronicle, the story of Motiram is also suspiciously like Horizon in that human civilization is dead, and robotic animals (called ‘mechanimals’) are roaming the land.

No doubt, the specifics of the story of Motiram could be different from Horizon, but so many early reactions online have already been pointing out how the game looks to have ripped off Guerilla—from the design of the mechanimals to the game’s overall visual language of hostile animals being red and the friendly ones glowing blue; even the lighting in the game is the same.

To be fair though, Motiram does have some orginal elements that weren’t present in Horizon. There’s co-op multiplayer that will be available in the game, and players also have the ability to craft shelters. The variety of weapons also makes it feel like this is not just a straight Horizon clone, but maybe a meshing of the game with Monster Hunter.

For now, fans are urging Guerilla to take legal action, but in the meantime, it looks like everyone is just waiting to see what happens.

No release date has been set for Light of Motiram.

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Marvel Rivals Offers First Look at ‘Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda’ https://www.geekfeed.com/first-look-at-intergalactic-empire-of-wakanda/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:18:13 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85271 Marvel Rivals is also going for the multiverse play, and several maps in the game are said to take place in alternate universes with different backstories. Just in, the game has revealed a look at a new map labelled the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda.

Check this video out:

From a single Vibranium meteorite, Wakanda rose to greatness. Now, at the heart of the galaxy, they’ve uncovered the homeland of that very mound.

But no matter how far it’s technology advances, Wakanda’s strength will always be its people.

Though Wakanda is considered a secret nation in multiple versions of the Marvel Universe, this one goes the opposite and gives the Wakandans an actual empire built on the original source of Vibranium.

Black Panther is the last character Marvel fans would think would cross over with space, but Marvels. What If…? gave us a look at a T’Challa variant that would become Star-Lord in his alternate reality.

We don’t know the backstory of this Wakanda in Marvel Rivals yet, but the title pretty much explains the whole ‘alternate reality’-ness of it. I’m just interested to see what kind of Black Panther this Wakanda has spawned. Though I expect him to be a benevolent leader, I’m not opposed to mirror versions of a character that somehow became evil because of different circumstances—just like what they did with DC’s Flashpoint Paradox.

Marvel Rivals launches on Dec. 6 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.

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Star Wars Outlaws Gets New Creative Director https://www.geekfeed.com/star-wars-outlaws-gets-new-creative-director/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:37:47 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85119 It’s no mystery that Star Wars Outlaws didn’t perform as expected, and for a AAA game, Ubisoft was branding the project as a huge dud.

While some would think that would be the end of Outlaws moving forward, it looks like the developers over at Massive Entertainment are trying to keep it alive for just a little more. In a recent post on Ubisoft, it’s been revealed that the game has hired a new creative director in the form of Drew Rechner.

Rechner writes about the three things they’re currently dealing with when it comes to the game:

“The first key area of improvement to the game is combat where we see a real opportunity to add more depth and excitement to the experience, further rewarding your tactics and precision. Our second key area is stealth which is not only about improving the readability and consistency of enemy detection, but also providing choice in how you want to approach each encounter. Finally, our third key area of focus is centered around the character controls, which means improving the reliability of cover, increasing the responsiveness of climbing and crouching, and generally improving the consistency of the controls overall.”

We don’t have any specifics on the new update yet, but Ubisoft is planning to release them soon because the big update is scheduled to be released on November 21.

When Outlaws first released, it was lauded for its massive open world, but a lot of critics were saying that there was a lack of variety when it came to the story, and it felt pretty generic at time; the only thing that kept people attached to it was that it was a Star Wars property.

Admittedly, multiple games have managed to get up from terrible launches—just look at EA Games and their poor launch of Star Wars Battlefront II; the game was able to bounce back with high quality DLC released over the course of the next few years.

Then again, it’s not clear if Outlaws can pull off the same hat trick. At least we know the studio is trying. Too bad Concord just had their plug pulled.

Star Wars Outlaws is now playable for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.

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Hogwarts Legacy Sequel to ‘Coordinate’ with HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot https://www.geekfeed.com/hogwarts-legacy-to-coordinate-harry-potter-reboot/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:30:16 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=85089 We know that a Harry Potter reboot is incoming, but one of the last big successes in the Wizarding World franchise has been the game Hogwarts Legacy which puts players in the shows of a Hogwarts student a hundred years before the events of the original Potter books.

The game came out last year, and Variety reports that a sequel is already in the works and is a ‘very big priority’ for WB. No details have been released about the game, but it’s said that the games team is currently ‘coordinating some of the big-picture storytelling elements’ with the HBO series—hopefully making one cohesive continuity.

When it comes to the canon of Hogwarts Legacy, the game doesn’t exactly follow the details of the films, but is more of a meshing of elements from both the books and the films. It would probably be difficult to keep the continuity consistent with the TV series as it goes along, but if they manage to pull it off, it would be one amazing coordinated feat.

Who knows, maybe they can even share assets between the game and series, which could make things easier on both productions. What’s important is that WB is thinking ahead when it comes to this franchise, and they already have the original eight films to set the bar in terms of quality and faithfulness to the source material.

Honestly, I was always on the team to just keep expanding the world, but with Fantastic Beasts dying out in the box office, it’s understandable that WB would want a sure one. I think that starting a new canon could ruin any fans who are already invested with the existing Potter films.

Then again, that’s just my opinion.

No release date has been set for the Hogwarts Legacy sequel, but the game is now playable for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4|5.

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AAA Avatar: The Last Airbender Prequel RPG in the Works https://www.geekfeed.com/the-last-airbender-prequel-rpg-in-the-works/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:28:24 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=84622 With the rich lore and vast world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, fans have been clamouring for years for someone to develop an open-world RPG. Multiple attempts have been made online, but it looks like Paramount is ready to throw some serious money at the project.

According to IGN, Paramount Games and Saber Interactive (World War Z: Aftermath, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered) are teaming up with Avatar Studios to develop an AAA Airbender game that’s set in the world of the Four Nations.

There’s no official gameplay or concept art to look at yet, but the story is said to be focusing on an “all-new, never-before-seen Avatar” who existed thousands of years before the events of the original show. As far as expectations go, the developers said that players can expect “to be immersed in a vibrant world, master all four elements, engage in dynamic combat alongside companions, and experience the challenges and decisions that come with being the keeper of balance in the world.”

So far, the oldest Avatar that fans have already met in the series is Avatar Wan, the first Avatar, who was introduced in The Legend of Korra. There’s probably hundreds (or thousands) of Avatars between Wan and Aang, so it’s likely that they could find someone that exists somewhere in the middle—way before the time of Avatars like Kiyoshi or Avatar Yangchen.

Paramount’s Doug Rosen said, “We know loyal fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender have been eager for more stories that bring them into the universe of the show, and through gaming, we’re able to expand the world-building and allow fans to experience the new content in a completely immersive way… Saber Interactive has a proven track record in bringing IP-based games to life, and we are excited to co-fund this AAA title alongside them and let fans experience this world first-hand.”

No release date has been announced for the game, but fingers are crossed we could get a first look sometime around next year. Hopefully they’ll be ready to release it in two years—lining it up with the hype of the live-action Netflix show.

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Death Stranding 2 Photo Mode Proves Hideo Kojima is Still a Video Game Auteur https://www.geekfeed.com/death-stranding-2-photo-mode-proves-kojima-aetur/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:03:09 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=84561 Very few video game directors manage to receive the cult status of Metal Gear Solid’s Hideo Kojima, and for good reason as well; he’s fun on social media, and he always manages to think outside of the box when it comes to his games.

The Tokyo Game Show just did a huge showcase for the upcoming Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and while the game looks as fine as expected of a Kojima game, a lot of people took notice of the photo mode.

You’re just going to have to see it to believe it:

While regular video game photo mode usually just stops time in the game so players can move the camera around and take a screenshot, DS2 is different in that photo mode will have the characters be aware of the camera, resulting in them doing all kinds of poses when the mode is on. What’s more, when you snap a photo, it also puts it through this harsh light filter; like an actual camera flash happened.

The voiceover for Death Stranding 2 does reveal that the photo mode may have some kind of influence from the story, and it’s possible that the player can collect these polaroids that they took and hang them on a bulletin board on the ship. It’s not clear if there’s more significance than that, but anyone is happy for the chance to play pretend model photographer for actresses like Lea Seydoux, Elle Fanning, and Shioli Kutsuna.

Watch out for Death Stranding 2: on the Beach when it releases for PS5 and PS5 Pro sometime in 2025.

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Star Wars Jedi’s Cal Kestis Making His Live-Action Debut Soon? https://www.geekfeed.com/cal-kestis-making-his-live-action-debut-soon/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:54:37 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=84509 Star Wars Jedi’s Cal Kestis is a newer hero in the SW fandom, but fans have been wondering when he was going to make his live-action debut in the movies or series ever since Fallen Order came out. Now rumor has it that Cal may be making his way to live-action very soon.

This comes from insider Daniel RPK (via @cosmic_marvel) who reports that Cal Kestis (played by Cameron Monaghan) is going to be appearing in a Disney+ Star Wars project. No specific details have been revealed about where Cal could show up, but with the series currently stuck at the Original Trilogy timeline, it could be a good guess that Cal show’s up in Ahsoka Season 2. Then again, his smuggler connections could mean that he could have a role in Andor, after all, he does join the fight in the middle of the Galactic Civil War.

For the none video game players, Cal Kestis is the protagonist of the Star Wars Jedi games. He was a Jedi padawan during the time of the Clone Wars, and he managed to escape with his life during the Purge (i.e., Order 66). When we first meet Cal, he’s a nobody scrapper, but throughout the games, he re-learns his Jedi training and eventually joins the fight against the Empire.

So far, the Jedi games, Fallen Order and Survivor, have been critical hits, and Respawn Entertainment is expected to make one more game to close out Cal’s backstory. We don’t know what the state of development is yet for that game, but having Cal appear in live-action could be a great way to expand on his lore. I wouldn’t even mind if he just shows up for one episode of a series.

For now, Cal Kestis live-action appearance hasn’t been announced. The next SW show, Skeleton Crew releases on Disney+ this Dec. 3.

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Why Ghost of Yotei Didn’t Bring Back Jin Sakai https://www.geekfeed.com/why-ghost-of-yotei-didnt-bring-back-jin-sakai/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:03:47 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=84492 Ghost of Tsushima fans have been waiting for a sequel for years, and PlayStation has finally delivered with their latest reveal of the sequel Ghost of Yotei.

While Jin Sakai may have been the lead of the original game, the sequel will not focus on a new ‘Ghost’ by the name of Atsu. Her backstory isn’t clear yet, but fans are already wondering why the game didn’t just bring back the first game’s hero.

Talking to PlayStation Blog, Sucker Punch’s Andrew Goldfarb confirms that the reason why Jin isn’t being brought back for Yotei was because this game actually takes place 300 years after the events of the first game. Goldfarb says:

“We also wanted to continue to innovate. To create something fresh but familiar, we looked beyond Jin Sakai’s story and the island of Tsushima, and shifted our focus to the idea of the Ghost instead. At Sucker Punch we love origin stories, and we wanted to explore what it could mean to have a new hero wearing a Ghost mask, and uncovering a new legend. This led us to Ghost of Yōtei: a new protagonist, a new story to unfold, and a new region of Japan to explore.”

With the game moving forward 300 years, it also explains why there are some technological advancements shown in the preview—specifically a medieval version of a gun.

It’s not clear how that’s going to function in the game yet, but the original Tsushima gave Jin a variety of weapons including kunai, a blow dart, and a bow. Sure, why not throw an old gun in there?

Other differences with the Atsu character also include the fact that she wields two swords—which will probably come with their own original stances. It’s also kind of implied that she’s going to get animal companions in this one, which is an upgrade from the first game where Jin can only pet the foxes.

Though there are some players who love Jin, it’s going to be interesting to see how the legend of the Ghost evolves over the next few years. Who knows, maybe Atsu may end up just blowing everyone away.

Expect Ghost of Yotei to launch for the PS5 sometime in 2025.

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Rocksteady Allegedly Making a New Batman Game https://www.geekfeed.com/rocksteady-allegedly-making-a-new-batman-game/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:52:08 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=84478 Rocksteady had redefined what a Batman game was supposed to be with their Arkham games, but they have since not been able to replicate that success—what with their latest failure with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

It’s not clear how Rocksteady is going to get out of the hole they’re in with the last game, but word has it that they’re going back to an ‘ol reliable title just like CDPR and their next Witcher game.

Replying to a post from The Game Awards, Xbox Era’s Nick Baker (@Shpeshal_Nick) has confirmed that Rocksteady is currently working on a new Batman game, and what’s more, Sony wants it to be a PlayStation exclusive. Here’s what he said:

“Not sure which studio people’s dream is, but I heard Rocksteady are back making it. I also think Sony are trying to moneyhat it lol”

So far, nothing official has been confirmed, but a new Batman game could be a good idea for Rocksteady. After all, he’s an established IP; but the spinoff games that were in the very same as the Arkham titles—Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad—didn’t really get the praise that the developers were expecting.

Then again, everyone thinks it has something to do with the developers forcing the games to do a live-service format. When it comes to the success of the Arkham games, they always had a great open world and some solid stories involving Batman and his roster of villains.

We don’t know how Rocksteady could approach a sequel, but they would need something new to make the series seem fresh. Even by Arkham Knight, the cracks were already beginning to show. How about a Batman Begins game set in Neo-Gotham?

A Batman game from Rocksteady has not been officially announced.

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X-Men’s Psylocke Officially Revealed for Marvel Rivals https://www.geekfeed.com/psylocke-officially-revealed-for-marvel-rivals/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:08:07 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=84445 The Marvel Rivals roster continues to grow, and while the game has managed to include heavy hitters like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, some fan-favorites have also been included in the roster.

The latest character to be revealed for the game? X-Men’s Psylocke. Check her out here:

Though X-Men fans have a pretty clear image of a certain version of Psylocke—with the dark purple one piece and red sash—this version of Psylocke is based on artist Peach Momoko’s Demon Days comic, a reimagining of the Marvel Universe based on Japanese folklore.

Rather than being called Betsy Bradock, this version of Psylocke was simply called “Sai” and she was a wandering swordsman trope with an animal companion named “Logan”.

It’s actually a fairly new adaptation, only coming out in 2021, but it does track with Rivals and their approach to presenting established characters with fresh original looks for the game.

There isn’t a breakdown of Psylocke’s abilities in the game yet, but it’s very likely she could be a melee combat hero, what with her katana. Based on what she does in the trailer, it also looks like she could have the ability to teleport. In the comics, her powers are mostly telekinetic, and she has a pink power signature. She also has telepathic abilities, so it’s possible they could add that to the game.

With a release set for December, it’s possible that Marvel Rivals still has more characters to reveal. It’s only a matter of time.

Marvel Rivals is expected to launch on Dec. 6 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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EA Games: The Next Star Wars Jedi Game will be the Last https://www.geekfeed.com/next-star-wars-jedi-game-will-be-the-last/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:32:12 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=84379 EA had pretty much fumbled their Star Wars license with the disastrous launches like Star Wars Battlefront II, but they managed to finally get a hit with the semi-Soulslike Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

With the successful release of the game’s sequel Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, it has been confirmed that the next game featuring Cal Kestis will be the final one to close the franchise. During EA’s Investor Day 2024 presentation (via GameSpot), it was confirmed that the story of Cal and the crew of the Mantis is set to close with the third and final game. EA president of entertainment and technology Laura Miele said about the Jedi games:

“We have delivered some of the highest quality and best-selling Star Wars games of all-time, with over $5 billion in net bookings… This impressive track record includes of course the Star Wars ‘Jedi’ games, where over 40 million Star Wars fans have connected with Cal Kestis and his arc of becoming a powerful Jedi. Respawn is working hard to bring the final chapter of this thrilling story to players.”

The series had started out originally with Cal Kestis being a Jedi on the run, but by the time of the sequel Survivor, he is a full-fledged rebel, complete with a new fighting style that brings together saber and blaster combat.

Thought Fallen Order had introduced the foundations of the Jedi games, Survivor had improved upon it, adding more saber fighting forms from the dual lightsaber wield to the heavy crossguard saber.

It’s unclear how a third game would be able to switch things up, but I had always hoped that the player would be able to control other characters in Cal’s crew, similar to how the player can also control Atreus in God of War besides Kratos. Can’t Merrin be the square button this time?

A third Star Wars Jedi game hasn’t been officially announced.

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Watch Gameplay Walkthrough Launch Trailer for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions https://www.geekfeed.com/watch-gameplay-for-hp-quidditch-champions/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:42:38 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=84055 The sport of Quidditch may have gotten less popular as the films progressed, but it’s nevertheless one of the funner things about the Wizarding World.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is set to launch this September, and they just released a gameplay walkthrough that gives a good look at the game and how you can play it. Check this out:

The trailer gives a good look at exactly how different positions in the team works, i.e., chaser, beater, keeper, and seeker. The game has also managed to fix the balancing problem that the golden snitch brings to the table. Instead of earning 150 points to whoever catches the snitch, the points have been reduced to 30, making it a huge boost at points, but doesn’t completely invalidate the points that are earned throughout the game.

As far as having a Quidditch career goes, the game will start you out in the Burrow with the Weasley’s made-up pitch; then you can move up to Hogwarts where you can compete among the houses; then it moves up to inter-school competitions with the pitches for Beuxbatons and Durmstrang; and finally it culminates in the international stage at the Quidditch World Cup (an arena fans saw in the Goblet of Fire movie).

There have been previous attempts at Quidditch games before, but none have been able to capture the difference in playstyle for each of the different roles in the team. Hopefully Champions will manage to impress the die-hard Potter fans.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is set to launch on Sept. 3 for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox.

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Enter the Underworld In Launch Trailer for Star Wars Outlaws https://www.geekfeed.com/launch-trailer-for-star-wars-outlaws/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:40:34 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=83941 It may be a while before we see the next big Star Wars adventure on the big screen, but Ubisoft is ready to deliver with their upcoming game Star Wars Outlaws. The game is set to launch by the end of the month, and we have a new launch trailer showcasing the Star Wars underworld and the game’s protagonist Kay Vess.

Check the trailer for Star Wars Outlaws out:

Though the game is expected to launch soon, there are some pre-order bonuses if you elect to get the game early. Pre-ordering will get you cosmetics for Kay and her speeder, and the Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition of the game will allow players access three days earlier.

The game also comes with Season Passes that will give players extra content which includes:

– Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card story pack

– Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune story pack

– Jabba’s Gambit exclusive Day 1 mission

– The Kessel Runner character pack

– The Hunter’s Legacy bundle*

– The Cartel Ronin bundle*

Though some reviews have been bashing on Outlaws a few weeks ago, there are some that have spoken out about liking the game and praising the marriage of Ubisoft’s Open-World format and Star Wars endless amount of explorable worlds.

With Jedi having the spotlight for so long with the Star Wars Jedi games, I’m just excited we actually get to have a lead character that’s more of a scoundrel with the blasters and the starships.

Star Wars Outlaws launches for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC on Aug. 30.

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Release Date Announce: Troy Baker Gives a Look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle https://www.geekfeed.com/release-date-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:43:45 +0000 https://www.geekfeed.com/?p=83901 Tomb Raider and Uncharted may be games inspired by the Indiana Jones films, but now Indy himself is making a leap to gaming with the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The game has been hyped up for a while, but Gamescom just revealed a release date and Troy Baker is here to give us a new look at the game.

Check this out:

Get a new look at Indy’s global adventure and the tools at his disposal as he faces off against sinister forces. From the whip and colt to his trusty journal and camera, you’ll need everything he’s got to unravel the mystery of the Great Circle.

The Great Circle releases this December 9 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, and it will release much later for the PlayStation 5 in the spring of 2025.

With the archaeology adventure games already adapting a 3D-platformer format, Great Circle actually does something different in that it’s primarily an FPS game. No doubt, Indy will still be running around solving puzzles and jumping across platforms, but for a lot of the game, the player is put in Indy’s POV.

For fans who want to see Harrison Ford’s mug though, the movie will still have cut scenes where you can see Indy’s digitally remastered face.

Admittedly, the Indiana Jones fanbase is aging, but I always appreciate when Lucasfilm tries something new with the character. Dial of Destiny was actually pretty neat, and hopefully The Great Circle will be a fun entry point into the iconic franchise.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle comes out for Xbox Series X|S and PC on Dec. 9. It will also launch for the PS5 sometime next year.

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