Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Arriving Stateside December 4


The heroic exploits of Prince Marth will make their way to the Nintendo Switch with the localized release of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light on December 4, 2020.

Originally released for the Famicom Game System, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light has Marth setting off on a grand journey to acquire the sacred Falchion sword, restore peace to the Kingdom of Archanea, and reclaim the throne from the Shadow Dragon Medeus.

Players will select from dozens of characters, each with their own unique attributes. To aid players in battle, this release will include rewind, fast-forward and save states.

Learn more with the trailer below:

A First for Fire Emblem Fans! – ??? Announcement Trailer

According to Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing:

"The Fire Emblem series has grown into a saga enjoyed by fans for its strategic gameplay and memorable characters. With Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Nintendo Switch owners can now experience the game that started it all with enhanced features that make this timeless adventure available to everyone."

The game will release for the Nintendo Switch eShop for $5.99, and will be available until March 31, 2021. Pre-orders are now available.

Source: Press Release

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Immortals Fenyx Rising Gets Story Trailer


Ahead of its release in December, learn more about the story of Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising with the latest trailer for the game.

The trailer, which can be seen below, has both Zeus and Prometheus sharing the tale of Fenyx. This young shield bearer was found washed ashore on the Golden Isle, and is the only one who can reunite and save the Greek gods from the deadly titan Typhon.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Immortals Fenyx Rising: Story Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]

In addition, Google Stadia users will be able to access an exclusive demo from now through October 29 at 9am PT. A taste of the full experience, the demo will feature a mix of combat, exploration and puzzles as Fenyx sets out on a quest to discover the mysterious Secret of the Cyclops. All those that want to access the demo will need a Gmail address.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Immortals Fenyx Rising: Stadia Demo Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]

Immortals Fenyx Rising will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, Luna, and PC.

Source: Press Release

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Triple Rewards in the Halloween Bunker Series This Week in GTA Online


Players will be able to take advantage of a number of themed rewards, discounts, and unlockable clothing this week in GTA Online.

Featuring a trio of gruesome Slasher maps set in the bunker, silo and The Diamond Casino, the Halloween Bunker series will dish out 3X GTA$ and RP this week. Freemode Events as these will also pay out triple the usual payouts through October 28. Finally, all Nightclub Daily Income rates have been tripled this week.

If that's not enough, players can also get 2X GTA$ & RP on the Halloween-themed Adversary Modes Beast vs. Slasher, Come Out to Play, Condemned, Lost vs. Damned, Slasher, and Slashers.

Peyote buttons have been spotted growing wild in the hills – players best be mindful of their psychoactive and transformative effects.

All those that play GTA Online before October 28 can get themselves the Orange Dot Tech Mask and the Lemon Sports Tracksuit (both Pants and Top) on the house.

Those that swing by The Diamond Casino & Resort's lobby to spin the Lucky Wheel can walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing or mystery prizes. This week on the vehicle podium is the Annis S80RR.

Players will be able to take 40% off the retail cost of all Nightclub properties and 30% off all Nightclub Upgrades & Modifications, and can also take advantage of the following vehicle discounts this week:

  • Albany Lurcher – 30% off
  • Chariot Romero Hearse – 30% off
  • LCC Sanctus – 30% off
  • Pegassi Reaper – 30% off
  • RC Tank – 40% off

Finally, all GTA Online players that have connected their Rockstar Games Social Club account with their Prime Gaming account will receive GTA$200K for playing any time this week, along with the following:

  • The Vespucci Canals Nightclub location for free
  • An exclusive 60% off the flying Imponte Deluxo

Prime Gaming members that link their Amazon account to their Rockstar Games Social Club account will get a one-time GTA$1,000,000 bonus deposited to their Maze Bank Accounts within 72 hours.

Source: Press Release

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R-Type Final 2 Coming Spring 2021


The legendary side-scrolling shmup series R-Type will make its return with NIS America's R-Type Final 2 in Spring of 2021.

Featuring 3D graphics and modernized game features, R-Type Final 2 will encapsulate the colorful visuals and frenetic shooter action the series is known for. Much like other entries, a gameplay loop and its "Force" mechanic will add to its depth and replayability.

The difficulty system in this particular title is performance based, tailored to each player's individual experience. A worldwide leaderboard that allows players to compare scores with one another and rise to the top has also been included.

Each ship loadout can also be customized, with the types of weapons, decals, and even coloring adjustable. Players can also choose from dozens of different pilots, with many dating back to previous entries in the series from decades and console generations ago.

Learn more with the announcement trailer below:

R-Type® Final 2 – Announcement Trailer (PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PC)

The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and will feature both English and Japanese audio.

Source: Press Release

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Cosplay Wednesday – World of Warcraft's Alexstrasza


The eighth expansion pack for the game, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is slated to wow MMO fans the world over. In honor of this release, Gamers Heroes takes a look at a cosplay of the Life-Binder Alexstrasza.

South African cosplayer and artist Kinpatsu-Cosplay did this stunning cosplay of World of Warcraft's Alexstrasza based off of a design by Zach Fischer Illustration. Taken with a Nikon D5100, every aspect of the queen of all dragons has been captured in excruciating detail.

World of Warcraft Alexstrasza Cosplay

You can find Kinpatsu-Cosplay on DeviantArt here, on Facebook here, and on Twitter here.

Do you enjoy a bit of gaming cosplay? Or maybe you're passionate enough to do it full time. Drop me a line at casey@gamersheroes.com and we'll feature some of your cosplay.

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Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Skill Battle and Online Modes Detailed


Learn more about Puyo Puyo Tetris 2's Skill Battle Mode and Online Modes with the latest trailer for SEGA's puzzler.

In this title's RPG-inspired Skill Battle mode, players must create teams of three from selectable characters in either Puyo Puyo or Tetris gameplay settings. Each character in your party starts with a single specialty, and soon learns more powerful skills as gameplay progresses. Players set out to send Garbage Puyos and Blocks to the other player's board, and whoever reaches 0 HP first loses. There is also the chance to increas HP, MP, Attack, Defense, and Recovery through the title's Adventure mode.

In its Online Modes, three additional Leagues have been added: Puyo Puyo League, Tetris League, and Skill Battle League. For those looking to play at a more casual pace, the unranked Free Play mode gives players the ability to use any ruleset.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 | Turn the Tables Trailer

The Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Launch Edition is now available for digital pre-order for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Note that the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 pre-orders will be open at a later date. The title will launch on December 8, 2020.

Source: Press Release

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Post Launch Plans Detailed


Discover what awaits players post-launch in Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Valhalla with the latest video for the game.

The Season Pass for the game will include two major expansions and an exclusive quest. Once the pass is available, expansions will be accessible early from within the main game. Each Season lasts three months, with Season 1 launching in December of 2020.

Season 1 will include a new settlement area, the Yule Festival, the River Raids game mode, and the addition of the Ranks for Jomsviking. Also included are new player abilities and skills, weapons and gear, and cosmetic items for the settlement, longship, horse, and raven.

Season 2 will launch in March of 2021, and will feature a new game mode that builds on Assassin's Creed Valhalla's core combat, a new Jomsviking update, festivals in the Settlement, and new cosmetic items and gear.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Post Launch & Season Pass Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]

The Assassin's Creed Valhalla Season Pass is included in the Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gold, Ultimate and Collector Editions of the game. It can also be purchased separately for $39.99.

The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC (via the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store) on November 10, 2020. The PlayStation 5 version of the game will launch when that system comes out on November 12, 2020.

Source: Press Release

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Destiny 2 Beyond Light Gets Story Reveal Trailer


Learn more about the story of Bungie's Destiny 2 Beyond Light with the latest trailer for the game.

In this expansion, the deadly Kell of Darkness Eramis is on a mission to restore the glory of her people. Possessing the elemental power of Stasis, she can exact revenge on the Traveler for abandoning them and Eliksni culture anew. She is joined by her lieutenants Atraks, Kridis, Phylaks, Praksis, which also wield Statis.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Destiny 2 – Beyond Light – Story Reveal Trailer

The fifth expansion for the game, Destiny 2 Beyond Light has players contending with the harsh winter conditions of Jupiter's frozen moon of Europa. The long-dormant Deep Stone Crypt is just waiting to be discovered, and players can discover new quests, challenges, rewards, and more.

Bungie has described this expansion as "the beginning of a new era for the Destiny franchise," and will be the first expansion of Destiny 2 to be released on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.

The game will come out on November 10, 2020 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC, and Google Stadia.

Source: YouTube, Bungie

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon Gets Next Generation of Yakuza Trailer


Discover what the next generation of consoles has in store for SEGA's Yakuza: Like a Dragon with the latest trailer for the game.

In the Xbox Series S/X version of the game, players will be able to experience near-instant load times, cutting-edge A.I. (including A.I. for its crustaceans), and a number of perks.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Yakuza: Like a Dragon | Next Generation of Yakuza

The latest title in SEGA's long-running Yakuza series, Yakuza: Like a Dragon puts the spotlight on the low-ranking grunt Ichiban Kasuga. Facing an eighteen-year prison sentence after he took the fall for a crime he didn't commit, he returns to society to find his clan destroyed.

He sets out to find the truth behind his family's betrayal in the area of Yokohama, teaming up with the rogue cop Adachi, the homeless ex-nurse Nanba, and the hostess Saeko. Unlike the combat system of previous entries, Yakuza: Like a Dragon will pay host to turn-based RPG type combat with a four-person battle team.

The game will come out on November 10, 2020 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via Steam. The PlayStation 5 version of the game will come out on March 2, 2021.

Source: Press Release

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Balan Wonderworld Opening Video Released


Step into a world of wonder with the opening video for Square-Enix's upcoming 3D action platformer Balan Wonderworld.

In the opening video, protagonists Leo Craig and Emma Cole enter a theater and meet the mysterious Balan, who transports these two to the world of Wonderworld.

You can view it below:

Showtime! BALAN WONDERWORLD Opening Movie

Co-created by Yuji Naka (Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Creator) and Character Designer Naoto Ohshima (Sonic Team Co-Founder), Balan Wonderworld has players jumping, flying, smashing, and discovering unique areas through the use of more than 80 different costumes. For example, the Rail Runner outfit summons train tracks in select areas.

This title is Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima's first collaborative effort in 20 years, and is also the inaugural game of the "Balan Company" gaming brand. This company will bring together a number of talented video game developers, visual artists, and composers.

The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Players will be able to upgrade to the next-gen versions of the game at no additional cost if they buy the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version.

Source: Press Release

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