Century: Age of Ashes looks to bring exciting, adrenaline-fueled dog fighting to an ancient era, one where dragons soar through the skies. This competitive third-person shooter brings together high-octane action and strategic elements together in a completely free-to-play experience. We had the opportunity to dive in and check out a preview of this title's upcoming Early Access release.
Century: Age of Ashes Preview
Century: Age of Ashes is a lobby-based, competitive multiplayer game that pits two teams of mounted dragons against each other in a battle to the death. While additional modes, maps, and classes are promised in the coming months, the current preview build features three playable classes, two maps, and two different modes of play.
Before diving into a match, players can work through the tutorial. This consists of a series of silent and brief videos introducing the various aspects of attacking, defending, managing stamina, and collecting pickups scattered around the map. While simple and lackluster, it's enough to bring you into Rookie Mode.
Rookie Mode is played on an open map, with some mountains and rocky terrain to split the teams apart. Each round, only certain abilities are available, allowing players to learn with restrictions in place and giving them time to adapt to each new ability as it's introduced. The other mode, Simple Match, is on a bigger, more extravagant map that features a huge castle on the shores of a large ocean. Both maps feature intricate tunnels and tough to navigate areas, alongside more open spaces for flat-out fighting.
The gameplay itself is familiar, but it does have a steep learning curve. Dragons aren't able to stop completely, but the fact that you can speed up, boost, and are slow to turn makes the challenge of flying and controlling each dragon a real art. Whether you're navigating through caves and tunnels or soaring above the ocean, being able to outwit and outmaneuver your opponents is the key to success.
There are currently three playable classes: Marauder, Windguard, and Phantom. Each class can use fireballs and fire breath – the two main avenues of attack – and has access to a number of class-specific abilities. The Windguard can rush toward a target ally and provide a quick shield boost, while the Phantom can turn itself invisible and lay down devastating mines in close-quarter spaces.
Defeating enemies, collecting power-ups, and winning matches all earn experience points and currency that can be spent on new equipment for both your dragon and class. All unlockables (both free and premium) are purely cosmetic; there is currently no progression system in place. There is a premium shop where you can buy dragon eggs, equipment, icons, and a variety of goodies, but it's not cheap. A legendary dragon egg will set you back about $20, although currently the premium store doesn't allow for purchasing items or currency. Each class can unlock and equip new dragons, dragon equipment, and character equipment – again, all purely cosmetic – but it nevertheless allows for a total of 11 different avenues of customization for each class.
So far, Century: Age of Ashes is a good start for an innovative concept. Impressive visuals and highly competitive gameplay stand at the forefront but the lack of any meaningful progression and rewards will definitely not appeal to everyone. Without some level of skill or level based matchmaking, new players may find the initial hours difficult and frustrating.
For those looking to check it out themselves, Century: Age of Ashes is scheduled to release under Steam Early Access in February 2021.
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R-Type Final 2 Gets Fourth Trailer Update
Get a new look at Granzella Games' R-Type Final 2 with the latest trailer for the game.
R-Type Final 2 will take players on a journey to strike down the Bydo Empire. Player ships in the title include Arrow Head, Dominions, Wise Man, Strider, Shooting Star, Grace Note, Albatross, Kiwi Berry, and Cerberus.
Learn more with the trailer below:
R-Type Final 2- fourth Trailer Update (Japanese ver.)
R-Type Final 2 saw a successful Kickstarter campaign, with 11,146 backers and approximately $1,260,485 raised as of November 30, 2020. Stretch goals reached include unified cross-region and cross-platform leaderboards, Ghost function in the gameplay, and subtitles in European languages.
The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 30, 2021. The title will be available in both Japanese and English, and will launch with the Inaugural Flight Edition and the Limited Edition.
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Vetir Military Vehicle Now Available in GTA Online
The cavalry has arrived; get yourself the new Vetir Military Vehicle this week in Rockstar Games' GTA Online.
For those looking to pick up the Vetir, it can be yours at Warstock Cache & Carry.
Business is booming this week in GTA Online – get yourself Double GTA$ & RP in the Diamond Adversary Series and Triple GTA$ & RP in Mobile Operations Missions.
Those who hit the ocean floor for 10 Hidden Caches this week can get themselves a reward to the tune of GTA$100,000 next week. If you fly out to Cayo Perico this week and complete the Cayo Perico Heist Finale, you'll earn yourself the Santo Capra Patterns Sweater on the house.
Make sure to swing by the lobby of The Diamond and give the Lucky Wheel a spin for a chance to win cash prizes, RP, clothing, and a myriad mystery prizes. This week's podium prize is the Grotti Cheetah Classic.
Players will be able to take advantage of the following discounts this week:
Kosatka Submarine – 25% off
Kosatka Submarine Upgrades, Mods & Customizations – 25% off
Mobile Operations Centers:
- MOC – 40% off
- MOC Weapon & Vehicle Workshop – 30% off
Vehicles:
- Cargobob – 40% off
- Nagasaki Stryder – 30% off
- Ocelot Ardent – 30% off
Finally, GTA Online players that connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with their Prime Gaming account will receive the Kosatka submarine's Sonar Station on the house, along with GTA$200K simply by playing any time this week. Prime Gaming members will also receive 80% off of the Pegassi Osiris and 70% off the Progen PR4.
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Dragon Quest Tact Now Available Stateside
A new Dragon Quest journey awaits with the release of Square Enix's tactical RPG Dragon Quest Tact.
In this title, players will have to contend with the blights sweeping the world of Orchesterra as they set out to save the day. Joining forces with familiar Dragon Quest monsters, players will direct these foes in tactical battles that unfold on a grid-like map. New monsters can be recruited as allies, which can also be upgraded along the way.
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Learn more with the trailer below:
DRAGON QUEST TACT Free to Play Now!
The game is available as a free download with in-app purchases on iOS and Android devices. Text is supported in English, French, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. Those who download the game from now through February 28 at 11:59am PT will receive the iconic King Slime monster.
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Six months after being announced, Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson, and Devolver Digital's Olija is now available on consoles and PC. Is this adventure worth taking, or should you look elsewhere for some fun? Check out our review and find out.
Olija Review
Olija starts with a man named Farady setting out to sea. Farady is a lord in a town that is catching less and less fish. After a few weeks at sea, the crew encounters a giant storm and a colossal whale. Being more akin to Lovecraft's Dagon as opposed to an actual whale, the whale consumes the ship and drags it beneath the waves. When you wake up, you are in a different kind of land; a land of despair and hopelessness.
Not ready to throw in the towel quite yet, you set out to find your crew and to find a way out of this nightmarish world. You quickly find a compass that shows you a vision of a harpoon, a legendary weapon from this area. After acquiring the harpoon, you find out that the Rottenwood clan is trapping everyone here, and that you need three keys to escape. With a map and compass in tow, you leave the shantytown of Oaktide, seeking the creatures that have these keys. There is no in-game timer, but the game runs between approximately six to eight hours.
Olija is a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game with some light RPG mechanics. Farady carries two weapons at a time, and one of them is the harpoon. You can use that to attack and bash enemies, or you can toss it into enemies. Once an enemy is impaled, you can then press the button again and warp to your harpoon and keep beating on them. My typical strategy was to use my harpoon to get me in close, then use the rapier as my secondary for quick strikes. The harpoon is excellent for closing distance, but it is very slow to attack.
There are two ranged secondary weapons as well. However, both require ammo that can be crafted or collected throughout the game. There is also a sword that let's you warp to it, which can make things a little crazy. You can use your harpoon to activate a trap or trigger, then warp to your sword and retrieve it before warping back to your harpoon to finish off an enemy. That might sound like a lot of work, but it is pretty simple once you are used to the control scheme. The combat is flashy, but is not overly complicated. It is also brutal, with limbs and gore flying all over the place.
In-between all this combat, you will be rested as Lord Farady in the makeshift village of Oaktide. Oaktide is where all the stranded sailors consumed by the whale go. It is a bleak place when you arrive, with sailors starving and waiting to die. As you get more keys and rescue your crew members, Oaktide becomes more and more lively. Soon they are cooking food (which you can eat to heal), making spears to defend the town, telling stories, and cheering your name. It is here that you can make hats, upgrade your maximum HP, and send a sailor off to collect resources for you.
The hat system is the main form of upgrading in Olija. Hats can give you a few different benefits, and you will need crafting materials to make them. You find these through combat, in chests, or when your sailors get back home. There are eight hats in total, and each does something different. One lets you charge up lightning as you attack, while another makes you resistant to acid damage. By the end of the game, you should have all of them unlocked. Admittedly there are a couple of stinkers in the bunch, but the right hat can make or break a boss fight.
There are a few things I don't like about Olija. Even though you pick up maps in the game, there is no actual map for you to look at. You also can't look at your inventory, which is really weird. You can see how many of a crafting material you have, but you can't scroll over to it and see what it is called. The checkpoint system is also brutal; there was one instance where I was facing a boss, and I really wanted to switch my hat so I could absorb lightning easier. I had two choices: beat the boss, or start a new game.
With Olija, what you see is what you get. It is well-executed for the most part and is an absolute joy to play. If this is your type of game, don't hesitate to pick this one up.
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Top-Down Cyberpunk Adventure Glitchpunk Announced
For those looking for a new cyberpunk adventure, Dark Lord and Daedalic Entertainment promise to deliver with their new top-down action thriller Glitchpunk.
Tapping into the same vein as classics like Grand Theft Auto 2, Glitchpunk will have players shooting, brawling, driving, stealing and sneaking through its neon-soaked world. Trains, tanks, buses, motorbikes, trucks, and cars are all at your disposal, along with a massive arsenal of weaponry.
Players will need all the help they can get; frantic police chases await, along with 10 escalations of wanted levels to keep players on their toes. To immerse players into its world, a mature story with several endings, 12 different gangs, and four different cities will all be included.
Finally, to bring life into its world, its art style combines 2D sprites in a 3D environment to create a unique look. Players will also be able to tune into an in-game radio station that features news reports and commercials.
Learn more with the trailer below
Glitchpunk Announcement Trailer
The game will enter Steam Early Access in the first half of 2021. A playable demo of the game will be available on Steam during the Steam Games Festival that begins on February 3.
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The King of Fighters XV's Benimaru Gets New Trailer
The Shooting Star Benimaru Nikaido will make his way to SNK's The King of Fighters XV as part of the new Hero Team.
Benimaru was born into a rich family, raised by his Japanese father and American mother. Electrostatics attacks are his speciality, mixed with shoot boxing that allows him to land thunderous kicks. Unlike previous entries, he watches over Shun'ei and Meitenkun on behalf of his friend and rival Kyo Kusanagi. For fans of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, his design was based off Jean Pierre Polnareff's character.
See this electrifying fighter in action with the trailer below:
KOF XV｜BENIMARU NIKAIDO｜Character Trailer #3 (4K)
Originally announced during EVO 2019, The King of Fighters XV is the second chapter of the 4th canonical saga for the series. Much like Samurai Shodown, this title will also use Unreal Engine Graphics.
The game will come out in 2021.
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Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Gets Second Dev Video
Learn more about the visual themes and new skills of Capcom's Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection with the second developer video for the game.
The video, which can be seen below, features Producer Peter Fabiano as he discusses the picture-book style Director Tokuro Fujiwara wanted to include. Other highlights include Arthur's skills that can be accessed in the Demon Realm.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection – Dev Video #2 – Art 'n Abilities
For those looking to catch up, the original Dev Video can be found below, which focuses on what fans can come to expect in this entry.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection – Dev Video #1 – Arthur Returns
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection pays homage to both Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Much like previous entries, players will take control of the valiant knight Arthur as he fights his way through the Demon Realm. Enemies like Zombie, Skeleton Murderer, Pigman and Red Arremer will all make their appearance, along with a number of challenging new obstacles.
The game will come out for the Nintendo Switch on February 25, 2021.
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PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to pick up Control: Ultimate Edition, Concrete Genie, and Destruction AllStars in February 2021.
Destruction AllStars is a vehicular combat arena multiplayer game that has players choosing from one of 16 different superstar competitors. Four game modes will be available, each of which will have players utilizing timing, tactics and skills to cause carnage and wreak havoc. The game will be available on the PlayStation 5.
The second game coming to PlayStation Plus is Control: Ultimate Edition. Created by Remedy Entertainment, this title stars Jesse Faden, who is the Director of the Federal Bureau of Control. Featuring an ever-shifting skyscraper, players will repel all threats and make use of supernatural abilities. The game will be available on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 – you can read our review of the base game here.
Finally, Concrete Genie will make its way to PlayStation Plus. The polluted seaside town of Denska needs to be restored to its former bright and bustling self. Players will be able to use Living Paint to create Genies whose magical powers that can help solve puzzles and fight off bullies. The game will be available for the PlayStation 4 – you can read our review here.
Learn more with the following PlayStation Access video:
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games – PS4 and PS5 – February 2021
Destruction AllStars will be available on PlayStation Plus until April 5, while Control: Ultimate Edition and Concrete Genie will be available until March 1.
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Persona 5 Strikers Highlights Combat Abilities in New Trailer
Check out the unique combat abilities of Joker, Queen, and the rest of the Phantom Thieves with the latest trailer for Atlus West's Persona 5 Strikers.
This title brings with it a hybrid battle system that combines action-combat with pause-and-plan sequences. Much like the 2017 JRPG Persona 5, players will be able to ambush foes, strike their elemental weaknesses to knock them down, and finish with an All-Out Attack.
All members of the Phantom Thieves will be playable, and each character has specific skills and Personas they can summon. Wide-ranging, flashy spells and magic can both be used to clear out big hordes.
Learn more with the trailer below:
Persona 5 Strikers – The Phantom Thieves Strike Back Trailer | PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC
Persona 5 Strikers features a story that will cater to both newcomers and longtime fans. Metaverse dungeons will once again make an appearance, along with six different cities across Japan.
The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on February 23, 2021. Those that pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition can get themselves access to the game four days early, on February 19, 2021.
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