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Genshin Impact 5.0 releases later this month and you can be a dragon
Version 5.0 of Genshin Impact is landing on August 28th, and HoYoverse has released a whole host of reveals that will make the next week or so hell. Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn will release three new characters, an interesting story based on the six tribes of Natlan, and the ability to become a dragon. Let’s kick off with the most interesting mechanic; exploration. By indwelling various Saurians, the dragons of Natlan, you can transform into them and use their abilities to master the landscape. The Tepetlisaurus are experts at tunnelling underground and climbing cliffs, whereas the Yumkasaurus can reach great heights by slingshotting themselves in a chosen directio…
Harness the power of the raging seas thanks to an Aquarion rework in The Battle of Polytopia
In a spot of excellent news for marine biologists, a group often overlooked by developers, Midjiwan has released a rework of its Aquarion Tribe. Our slightly soggy heroes were released in 2017 so it is about time they got a fresh lick of paint, and the updates look pretty good. The biggest change you will notice is that every Aquarion land unit is sporting a mermaid tail, allowing them to traverse water at the expense of slower land speed. You can also now build structures on water, with Lost Cities being discoverable from deep sea ruins. To address the lack of undersea roads, the new Atoll structures can be used to connect your aquatic real estate. Now, you may think that this lack of lan…
Uncharted Waters Origin releases a Grade S Admiral and Exploration content
If the heat tells us one thing, we are still suffering through this damnable summer, but at least that means Uncharted Waters Origins is still enjoying its seasonal event. To add to the good news, a new Grade S Admiral has dropped alongside a fresh way to loot some rare treasure. Until August 27th you will be able to take part in the Summer Season Event, which will unlock a Special Scenario. Play through this and you will start to rack up Event Tokens, which you can exchange for a variety of helpful goodies. Also during this event period, you can enjoy some free rewards thanks to the Attendance Event. This is the continuance of the event that started on July 18th. It is a 14-day event so i…
Zenless Zone Zero books its place at PAX West 2024
Since it's relatively new, HoYoverse is making big plans to push its urban fantasy ARPG Zenless Zone Zero at one of the biggest game shows there is; PAX West 2024. Taking place in Seattle from August 30th to September 2nd, fans will be able to step into the apocalyptic world, just without all the danger. HoYo will be commandeering a 150 square metre booth, with a design inspired by the memorable elements from the Hollows, bringing New Eridu itself to Earth. As you explore the booth you will find game demo opportunities, an immersive entertainment experience, and much more. The booth itself is split into four separate areas. This consists of a stage, a merchandise display, a major game demo…
Play one of the best party games right on your phone with the release of Exploding Kittens 2
If you have ever played the Exploding Kittens card game, you will know it provides the most ridiculously chaotic fun you can have at get-togethers. But what if you don't like to leave the house? Well, you can still enjoy blowing up some felines thanks to the release of Exploding Kittens 2. For those that have never played the original, I pity you. Exploding Kittens is a card game where you have to avoid drawing the eponymous characters lest you be out of the game. There is a variety of cards to help you avoid these pesky kitties including Skips or forcing an opponent to draw multiple times but you must always be aware of those troublesome Nope cards preventing you from pulling off your acti…
Publishers Akupara Games announce the release of three outstanding games on mobile
Mobile gaming fans will have a lot to celebrate as publisher Akupara Games has announced the launch of three titles on iOS and Android, and they all sound pretty great, Dusklight Studio’s Zoeti and The Darkside Detective series from Spooky Doorways are now available to pick up on play on the go. I have historically never been the biggest roguelike fan, but I have recently been warming to them with Binding of Issac and Hades, and now I might be adding Zoeti to the list. This is a turn-based game where you wield a deck of playing cards in battle and create a powerful combo to whip out skills. You play as a Star-Soul hero, one of the select few capable of purging evil from the land. T…
Sword of Convallaria smashed through five million downloads in just a single week
Since its announcement, I have been incredibly excited about XD Incs’ fantasy TRPG Sword of Convallaria, and it seems like I was not alone. It has only been one week, and I need to stress one, but the game has already been downloaded over five million times, and that is mind-blowing. To celebrate this incredible start, XD will be sharing the love and hosting a special login reward event starting today and lasting until August 18th. If you log in for a total of seven days during this period you will receive ten Secret Fates to summon more allies to save Iria, as well as random Legendary Weapons to gear up with. As well as revelling in the current success, XD is also looking toward the…
The Lotus Eaters update lands August 21st as Warframe builds up to 1999
The long wait for Warframe's next huge update, 1999, is kicking off later this month with the release of The Lotus Eaters on August 21st. This update will act as a warm-up to the big event and will also bring the next Prime, as Sevagoth rises from the briny deep in an enhanced form. Following on from Whispers in the Walls, the Man in the Wall is not sitting by twiddling his thumbs. You will receive an SOS from The Lotus asking you to investigate an odd sound originating from Deimos in Sanctun Anatomica, but when you arrive you will be greeted with a sense of deja vu. The enigmatic Albrecht Entrari awaits at the end of this thread, but how is he connected? To help get to the bottom of this…
Tencent receives import approval for Final Fantasy XIV Mobile and a big win for Ubisoft
When I am not working I will most likely be sitting in front of my laptop playing Final Fantasy XIV, the game that launched a thousand critically acclaimed memes. There are only two things that would make it better; a fully immersive VR simulation, or a mobile version, and we might just have news on the latter. According to research by Daniel Ahmad over at Niko Partners, on August 2nd Chinese publisher Tencent received approval for the import of four new games; Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, Rainbow Six, Dynasty Warriors, and Marvel Rivals. Now, some of you may know there is no Mobile version of FFXIV anywhere, and that is because this is a joint development project between Tencent and Square En…
NFL and the NFLPA team up with Ubisoft to announce NFL Primetime Fantasy
If you have ever been to a sports game of any kind, you know the whole audience is full of people who know better than the professional coach. Now American Football fans can prove this, with the National Football League and the National Football League Players Association teaming up with Ubisoft to release NFL Primetime Fantasy. As you might get from the use of sport and fantasy, this is a fantasy football-type affair. Quite interestingly though, there is a very big emphasis on the live aspect of sports here. During regular and post-season games you can take actions with your team to maximise your fantasy score. Is your starting QB having an off night, but the one on your bench is sh…
Zenless Zone Zero gears up to release Version 1.1 on August 14th
August 14th will see the arrival of Version 1.1 for HoYoverse's urban ARPG Zenles Zone Zero. This expansion will bring powerful characters to recruit, an interesting story of crime and justice, and a whole new gameplay mode to get stuck into. The Mountain Lion Gang is causing trouble, and it is down to Zhu Yuan, Qingyi, and Seth to work together and put a stop to it. Every time the gang is close to being busted though, the mysterious Jane bails them out. By advancing in the Special Episode Undercover R&B, you can take on the visage of Jane, complete quests, and uncover her past. To help tackle this dastardly group you can recruit four new fighters. Qingyi is an S-Rank with a kit packed…
Star Wars: Hunters Season 2 drops with a new character and epic battlefield
It took about three years since it was announced, but Star Wars: Hunters is well and truly here, and is already debuting its second season. This update will introduce an iconic new battlefield, a handful of cosmetics, and perhaps most importantly, a new character to cause havoc with. Star Wars: Hunters is a new arena shooter game in the same vein as those like Overwatch, where you choose a character inspired by the monolithic Star Wars franchise. These include the Mandalorian Aran Tal with his twin blasters, the Dark Side Assassin Rieve, and Utooni, the Jawa Scavengers. Adding to this roster of characters this season is K-A0S, a KX-series droid. If you watched Star Wars: Rogue One or playe…
Olympic fever hits Netflix with the release of Sport Sports
You might have noticed that the 2024 Summer Olympics are in full swing, and like me, you may be feeling equal parts amazed and in awe of these superhumans. We might not be able to complete a Triathlon or even a Monothlon, but you can feel like it with the new Netflix game; Sports Sports. We have been spoilt in recent years with realistic gameplay and in-depth career modes, at least in some titles, but Sports Sports doesn't offer any of this. Instead, you create your own little pixel athlete, and let them lose in some retro-inspired sports fun. It is simple, straightforward, and delightful. You can virtually take part in twelve different sports, comprising track and field events, swimming,…
Null Games announces the release date for retro-inspired tactical game Athena Crisis
Despite their simplistic look, retro grid-based strategy games like Fire Emblem or Final Fantasy Tactics provide countless hours of joy and soon we can throw one more onto the pile with Athena Crisis. And with Null Games announcing the release date recently, we now know when. Athena Crisis is an upcoming strategy game that draws a lot of inspiration from the classics such as Advanced Wars, with over 40 types of units to cobble together and command. There will be seven environments to conquer, each with its own perks and disadvantages for you to master. You can tackle the single-player story mode, comprised of over 30 maps and missions or head online for some truly mammoth tactical challeng…
Harness the power of One for All as My Hero Academia lands on Stumble Guys
Almost immediately after being released, the manga series My Hero Academiacatapulted itself right into mythical status and became one of the most beloved series worldwide. Fans can now step into the shoes of their favourite characters, in a way, as the much-beloved series crossed over with Stumble Guys. Version 0.76, and I'm surprised it is not on version 1 yet, of Stumble Guys will let players wield a variety of Quirks and take on one of the hardest challenges you will ever face; the Gero Exam. Head into Ground Beta, pick your Quirk and tackle a course that scales on your mastery of Quirks. There are five Quirks to pick from, starting with the big one. One for All gives you a Shockwave pu…
