Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered Gets Launch Trailer
To mark its launch on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, EA and Criterion have released a new trailer for their racer Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered.
In this title, players will compete head-to-head or asynchronously in cross-platform multiplayer as they race through the winding Seacrest County roads. To make things interesting, the world's most desirable supercars on both sides of the law (complete with weapons) will be at your fingertips.
New to this remastered release is the ability to play in up to 4K and 60 frames perfect. Other improvements include higher-resolution models, reflections, and shadows, more props and objects, boosted textures, longer draw distance, more particles, and improved AA/SSAO. For those looking to play with others, cross-play support has been included.
For those looking for additional content, all the main DLC delivered during launch (including an extra six hours of gameplay and more than 30 challenges) will be in this release. Updated achievements, car colors, wraps, an updated photo mode and gallery, reduced hard stops, and multiple quality of life updates will also make their appearance.
Learn more with the launch trailer below:
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered – Official Launch Trailer
To mark its launch on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, EA and Criterion have released a new trailer for their racer Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
Take advantage of triple GTA$ & RP in all Target Assault Races this week in Rockstar Games' GTA Online
The studio behind Flinthook and Mercenary Kings, Tribute Games, has been working with Zenovia to create their next title: Steel Assault
All Traders and Moonshiners in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online this week will be able to take advantage of a boost to their businesses with a number of new Rewards
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Famous Dogg Studios sets out to prove that physics is fun with their new puzzle platformer Ball at Work. Flying around an office at the speed of sound might sound like a recipe for fun, but does the final product manage to deliver?
Ball at Work Review
With players controlling the fate of the Crazy Ball, the ultimate goal of each of its levels is to guide this round fellow straight to the trash can. However, a number of household objects stand in this little guy's way, and falling on the ground leads to a game over.
To get ahead, players will make use of its physics engine. It's not enough to simply roll around and hop when the time is right; rather, players will get ahead by knocking over shelves, hitching a ride on an office stool, launching off of a seesaw, bouncing around a springy dog toy, and other hazards. There is a lot to keep track of, and a successful run is a Mouse Trap-like chain of events.
However, the absolutely broken physics prevents that from happening in any capacity 99 times out of 100. Things simply don't work as you think they would, which is an absolute death knell in a world where pinpoint accuracy matters. Objects fall at odd angles, springs don't launch, water spigots are just a suggestion, and a perfect run is a pipe dream. It can be absolutely frustrating to work with its system, and it ruins the core foundation of this title.
There is a way to see which way to go with its guide-path system, but even this is a slap to the face. These guide-paths are unlocked through the use of Bonus Slips, which must be earned by completing levels under a certain time. This isn't bad in and of itself, but trying to complete a level in a fast time without these guide-paths means that the Bonus Slips are just out of reach.
To remedy this, players can get a paltry 10 Bonus Slips for 0.99 on the Steam store. For something as crucial as this, this feels like a greedy cash grab. Players can also use the slips to skip levels, but at that point players might as well not even play the game.
Outside of getting three stars on each level, there's not a lot to keep players going in Ball at Work. There are no achievements to speak of, and each level uses the same office design from level to level. Though there are different props that are introduced each time, it can lead to things feeling same-y sooner rather than later. The whole presentation is inoffensive to a fault – the smooth jazz and bland artwork lack any sort of impact and feel stock in the worst sense of the word.
Ball at Work completely misses the ball by messing up its physics engine. As a result, it can be hard to do the most basic of tasks, making it broken at a fundamental level and an easy pass.
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Target Assault Dishing Out Triple Rewards in GTA Online
Take advantage of triple GTA$ & RP in all Target Assault Races this week in Rockstar Games' GTA Online.
For those looking to take advantage of this bonus, make sure to play Target Assault Races between November 5-11. If that's not enough, all Freemode Events will pay out 2X GTA$ & RP, and all Biker Sell Missions will pay out Double.
For those just starting out, all MC Clubhouses and Biker Businesses are all 40% off until November 11.
For those looking to deck out their Thruster, all those that play GTA Online any time this week will get themselves the Skulls livery.
All those that swing by The Diamond Casino & Resort can give the Lucky Wheel a spin to walk away with GTA$, RP, clothing, mystery prizes and more. This week's top prize is the hyper-alpha Vapid Caracara 4×4, which is wrapped in the Atomic Sponsor livery.
For those looking to save a bundle, Ammu-Nation will give away all pistols for free through November 11.
Players can also take advantage of the following discounts:
- Vapid Desert Raid – 40% off
- Vapid Trophy Truck – 40% off
- Vapid FMJ – 40% off
- BF Ramp Buggy – 40% off
- Mammoth Thruster – 30% off
- Maxwell Vagrant – 30% off
- HVY Barrage – 30% off
Finally, all GTA Online players that have connected their Rockstar Games Social Club account with their Prime Gaming account will receive GTA$200K by playing any time this week. Prime Gaming members will also receive the Vespucci Canals Nightclub location for free, plus 80% off the Emperor ETR1 and 70% off the LF-22 Starling.
To mark its launch on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, EA and Criterion have released a new trailer for their racer Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
Take advantage of triple GTA$ & RP in all Target Assault Races this week in Rockstar Games' GTA Online
The studio behind Flinthook and Mercenary Kings, Tribute Games, has been working with Zenovia to create their next title: Steel Assault
All Traders and Moonshiners in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online this week will be able to take advantage of a boost to their businesses with a number of new Rewards
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Cosplay Wednesday – Destiny 2's Huntress
Destiny 2: Beyond Light will be here in a matter of moments, featuring a new power born out of the ancient Pyramid Ship. In honor of this major expansion, Gamers Heroes takes a look at a spot-on cosplay of Destiny 2's Huntress.
Video game, costume-making and photography enthusiast Nebulaluben turned her talents to Destiny 2's Huntress in this stunning cosplay. This costume is especially special, as it was made by her in collaboration with Activision and Bungie. She also got byVyMa as the Warlock in one of the shots.
Destiny 2 Huntress Cosplay
As for the pictures, they were taken between her and her boyfriend with a Nikon D5100, and were edited by her.
You can find Nebulaluben on DeviantArt 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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Tribute Games' Steel Assault Announced
The studio behind Flinthook and Mercenary Kings, Tribute Games, has been working with Zenovia to create their next title: Steel Assault.
In this title, players will take control of the resistance soldier Taro Takahashi, who is on a revenge mission against the dictator that has lorded over the ashes of America.
Much like other games from the studio, Steel Assault will feature dynamic, fluid side-scrolling combat that features grappling-hook traversal mechanics through the use of a zipline. Detailed pixel art (optimized for CRT screens) is paired with FM-synthesized tunes for the ultimate 16-bit experience.
Learn more with the gameplay trailer below:
Steel Assault – Gameplay Trailer
Developed for years by Sri Kankanahalli of Zenovia, the game will come out on Steam in 2021. Note that no other platforms have been confirmed yet. You can wishlist it on Steam here.
To mark its launch on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, EA and Criterion have released a new trailer for their racer Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
Take advantage of triple GTA$ & RP in all Target Assault Races this week in Rockstar Games' GTA Online
The studio behind Flinthook and Mercenary Kings, Tribute Games, has been working with Zenovia to create their next title: Steel Assault
All Traders and Moonshiners in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online this week will be able to take advantage of a boost to their businesses with a number of new Rewards
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Trader and Moonshiner Bonuses This Week in Red Dead Online
All Traders and Moonshiners in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online this week will be able to take advantage of a boost to their businesses with a number of new Rewards.
Traders who dive into Red Dead Online before November 9 will get a Reward for 25 free Trader Goods, and Moonshiners that play during this same will get a Reward for one free Mash Refill. Those that complete either a Trader or Moonshine Sale will get themselves a Treasure Map on the house.
For the equestrian lovers out there, players that reach Rank 5 or above in any Role will receive a free Horse (Rank 40 or lower). In addition, Stable Stalls are 30% off.
This week, the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue has all sorts of items on sale for a limited time. Scope out the full list of discounts below:
- The Tasman Outfit
- The Danube Outfit
- Morning Tail Coat
- Benbow Jacket
- Squat Stovepipe Hat
- Gator Hat
- Manteca Hat
- Gardenia Hat
- Plaid Cap
- Hitched Skirt
- Tied Pants
- Carver Pants
- Woodland Gloves
- Ortega Vest
- Strickland Boots
- Calhoun Boots
- Limited-edition colorways of the Patterned Bandana
Finally, all Red Dead Online players that connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to their Prime Gaming account will receive Rewards for the following:
- 5 Free Legendary Animal Pheromones
- 6,000 Naturalist XP
- A Reward for a free Wilderness Camp
- A free Katata Coat crafted from the Legendary Katata Elk hide
Those that connect to Prime Gaming before November 16 will receive a Reward for a free Single Bandolier, plus Offers for 50% off the Deluxe Campfire, 50% off a Double Bandolier, and 30% off the Improved Bow.
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Atelier Ryza 2 Theme Song Released
Get ready for the release of Koei Tecmo and GUST's upcoming JRPG Atelier Ryza 2 with the theme song for the game.
The video, which can be seen below, features the theme Song "Somewhen, Somewhere…" by the artist Clammbon. A number of action shots from the title are also included in the video.
Atelier Ryza 2 – Theme Song
The latest entry in the long-running Atelier series, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy focuses on the story of Ryza and her friends as they attempt to decipher the mystery of the "Lost Legends." New abilities include diving underwater and using magic ropes to traverse separated areas.
Players will also be able to utilize a number of new synthesis systems, including the new "Linkage Synthesis" that gives Ryza the ability to rebuild items. Combat will once again use the "Real-time tactics" battle system, though it is refined and sped up this time around.
The game will come out stateside for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC on January 26, 2021. Those that pre-order the physical versions at select retailers will be able to get themselves the "Beware of Puni!" & "Blue Puni Costume" t-shirt DLC for Ryza.
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Two console launches, multiple games years in the making, Black Friday – November is looking to be a megaton month in the world of video games. See what's to come with the 5 best games of November 2020. Oh, and we won't make you click through five pages to look at the entire list.
5 Best Games of November 2020
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA are mixing up the long-running Yakuza series with the upcoming release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Featuring the protagonist Ichiban Kasuga, players will utilize turn-based RPG type combat with a four-person battle team. Players can also dive into a number of side-quests (dubbed sub-stories), which can be taken up by the player to gain additional rewards and players.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC on November 10, 2020.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Set 100 years before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity gives the series a hack-and-slash twist once again. The combat system, material crafting, and weapon-upgrade systems from the original Hyrule Warriors will make its return, but new to this entry are environmental puzzle solving elements that make use of the Sheikah Slate. We're especially looking forward to taking control of the four Champions, which will all be playable.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity will come out for the Nintendo Switch on November 20, 2020.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
The story shifts focus from Peter Parker to Miles Morales in the release of Sony Interactive Entertainment and Insomniac Games' Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Set a year after the conclusion of the original title, Miles Morales must defend Harlem and the rest of New York City from a gang war between the Roxxon Energy Corporation and the Underground. The PlayStation 5 version of the game in particular will utilize the system's increased processing power, dedicated ray-tracing hardware, custom SSD storage, Tempest Engine and DualSense controller.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will come out for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020.
Demon's Souls
Kicking off the launch of the PlayStation 5 is Bluepoint Games' Demon's Souls, a complete overhaul of the PlayStation 3 classic by From Software. Players will once again explore the kingdom of Boletaria, overcoming its swarms of demons and overcoming the dark being known only as the Old One. Much like other games in the Soulsborne series, players will be able to square off in PVP combat or can summon allies to take on the fight.
The game will come out for the PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Ubisoft's long-running Assassin's Creed franchise takes the series to Nordic roots with the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Players will take control of the Viking raider Eivor, who gets caught up in a conflict between the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order. Much like other entries in the series, players will be able to take on a number of main story missions and optional side missions. To challenge players, 25 unique enemy archetypes have been included.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla will come out on November 10, 2020 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC, with the PlayStation 5 version launching on November 12, 2020.
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FOOTSIES Rollback Edition Review
There might be countless fighting games on the market today, but the fundamentals of each game are eternal. HiFight's FOOTSIES Rollback Edition breaks the genre down to its core, boiling things down to two directions and a single button. Is there elegance in its simplicity, or is it too dumbed down for its own good?
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition Review
While the goal of defeating your opponent might be the same as the Street Fighters and Tekkens of the world, the action of FOOTSIES Rollback Edition focuses squarely on spacing. Players are given a kick attack and a knee attack – the kick attack goes further, while the knee goes faster. Holding down the attack button gives players a special attack, and delivering a KO can be done through consecutive attacks or special attacks. There is also a block function, which can be done to prevent up to three attacks.
There's some small additions to the gameplay, but everything boils down to these mechanics. As a result, one's spacing is absolutely critical in this title. One can easily whiff their attack, giving players a chance to easily punish and win the round. One can also strategize with their toolset and bait opponents, but cheesing with repetitive attacks simply won't do the job. Though it only features a handful of moves and only one character, there's enough variance to appeal to casual players and FGC vets alike.
For those looking to get some more hands-on experience, there's a number of modes one can dive into in FOOTSIES Rollback Edition. An arcade mode with consecutive bounts has been included, along with the ability to fight against players and the CPU. A Training mode is also included, complete with Free Training, a Hit Confirm minigame, a Whiff Punish minigame, and a Tutorial. There's even a way to turn on hitboxes, frame advantages, and inputs, so one can plan out their moves to the tiniest detail.
There is also an Online Mode with GGPO support. Though there was nobody online during our time with the game, the lobby system and rollback netcode included is at the top of its class, used in the best fighting games today.
Finally, there are a decent amount of achievements to be had for those looking to be the best World Warrior of them all. Though they are fairly basic, objectives like winning online matches and clearing its Arcade Mode without continuing will encourage players to hone their skills and be the very best. Just be warned that some of these achievements are harder to unlock than others, with the hardest of the lot at an absolutely brutal 0.9% unlock rate as of this writing.
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition might not look the part, but the simplistic presentation hides some serious depth. Those looking to master the basics or need a refresher on the fundamentals will enjoy throwing down in this FGC-approved title.
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Genshin Impact Update "A New Star Approaches" Coming November 11
The latest chapter of miHoYo's free-to-play open-world action RPG Genshin Impact, A New Star Approaches, will make its debut on November 11, 2020.
This update will bring with it a number of new quests, which includes the finale of the Liyue chapter of the main storyline.
The new per-city "Reputation" system will make its debut with this update, which allows Travelers to build their reputation, unlock rewards, and discover new, region-exclusive items and customizations. Tools like a portable waypoint, portable stove, treasure compass, and oculus resonance stones will be included to aid players across their journey through Teyvat.
Four new playable characters will also make their debut, including the 5-star characters Childe and Zhongli. A Hydro archer, Childe can switch between ranged and melee combat modes during each battle. Meanwhile, Zhongli is a Geo polearm user with strong defensive capabilities and the ability to dish out large amounts of AoE damage. Zhongli also has the ability to petrify his enemies. The 4-star characters Xinyan and Diona will also offer opportunities for players to further diversify their party.
Version 1.1 will also pay host to the first seasonal event for Genshin Impact, Unreconciled Stars. This two week event tasks players with fighting back against a catastrophe that is plaguing Teyvat. New quests, co-op challenges, and rewards (including the 4-star character Fischl) will also be included.
Learn more with the trailer below (courtesy of IGN):
Genshin Impact – Version 1.1 Announcement Trailer
The update will come to the PlayStation 4, PC, and Android/iOS devices. You can read our review of the base game here (we gave it an 85/100).
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