The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21


Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021.

This title is set before The Witcher series, in a time where large bands of monsters roam the land in large numbers and the 'witcher' role has become essential across the Continent. Players will be able to see their world transformed into the dark-fantasy realm of The Witcher universe. As a freshly trained witcher, players will take part in location-based gameplay and advanced AR features as they track down and hunt bloodthirsty monsters.

Learn more with the release date announcement trailer below:

The Witcher: Monster Slayer – The Path is Calling (Release date announcement trailer)

The title will be released on both Android and iOS devices. Those on Android devices can pre-register on Google Play here – those that do so can add the Kaer Morhen Steel Sword to their inventory. This weapon allows players to receive 10% more in-game XP with every killed monster.

Source: Press Release
The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21

Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021

PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed

The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July

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Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed

A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed


The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July.

A sprawling tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age, Red Dead Redemption 2 has players taking control of Arthur Morgan. A member of the Van der Linde gang, he robs, steals and fights his way across the frontier. You can read our review of the title here.

Meanwhile, Nioh 2 will transport players to Sengoku-era Japan and the deadly Dark Realm as they take on merciless demons. New to this game is a revamped combat system and the ability to transform into a yokai.

The psychological thriller Judgment will also make its way to the service. As disgraced attorney Takayuki Yagami, players will claw their way through Kamurocho's underground crime network as they investigate grisly murders. You can read our review here.

Finally, God of War re-establishes Kratos' world as he lives in the realm of Norse gods and monsters. With his son Atreus at his side, he must serve as a mentor to him as he deals with his rage. You can read our review here.

Learn more with the PlayStation Access video below:

PlayStation Now – New Games July 2021

The games will join the service tomorrow, on July 6, 2021.

The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21

Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021

PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed

The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge Coming August 5

Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed

A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge Coming August 5


Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021.

After his wife and kids were kidnapped and he was left for dead, Pedro returns to seek out some vengeance. To deliver swift justice, players will traverse through dozens of levels on foot, on motorcycle, and on skateboard in a hunt for a high score. Those looking to test their skills can also dive into its Blood Rush mode.

Learn more with the trailer below:

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge – Play for Free on August 5

The game will come out for Android and iOS devices. All those interested can play for free and pre-register here.

Source: Press Release
The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21

Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021

PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed

The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge Coming August 5

Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed

A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed


A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.

Improvements to the game include optional help from the spirit of the sword Fi, with the ability to summon her manually for guidance or assistance. For those who want to get back into the action, players will be able to fast-forward through dialog and can skip tutorial dialog and cutscenes. An autosave function has been included, along with streamlined item information. Finally, the title will run at 60 frames per second.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Quality of Life Trailer – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – Nintendo Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD serves as the earliest story in The Legend of Zelda series of games. Players will be able to navigate the floating island of Skyloft and the land below it as they complete quests and take on dungeon-based puzzles.

The game will come out for the Nintendo Switch on July 16, 2021.

Source: Press Release
The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21

Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021

PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed

The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge Coming August 5

Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed

A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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Monster Hunter Stories 2 Post-Launch Plans Detailed


Ahead of its release on July 9, Capcom has released an in-depth look at the post-launch content coming to Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and Director Kenji Oguro stated that five additional free updates will make their way to the game through October of this year. Title Update 2 will make its debut on August 5, introducing the gilded Elder Dragon Kulve Taroth as a new co-op quest for Monster Riders. In September, Title Update 3 will bring Soulseer Mizutsune, Elderfrost Gammoth, and Oroshi Kirin as new Monsties. Title Update 4 will bring the Monsties Dreadking Rathalos and Molten Tigrex to the game, while Title Update 5 will feature a difficult co-op quest.

Learn more about this program with the trailer below:

[OFFICIAL] Monster Hunter Stories 2 Special Pre-Launch Program

Players were also provided with a look at this title's co-operative gameplay. Tsujimoto and Oguro both look at how players are able to collaborate in co-op expeditions, which includes exploration, combat strategies, Monster Den discoveries, and egg selection and hatching.

Monster Hunter Stories 2 – Co-Op Gameplay

The second RPG set in the world of Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin tells of a world where Rathalos are disappearing. Learn more about this game with the launch trailer below:

Monster Hunter Stories 2 – Launch Trailer

The game will come out for the Nintendo Switch and the PC via Steam.

Source: Press Release
The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21

Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021

PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed

The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge Coming August 5

Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed

A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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Honkai Impact 3rd Launching Genshin Impact Crossover July 9


miHoYo's Honkai Impact 3rd will release v4.9 [Outworld Traveler], crossing over with Genshin Impact on July 9, 2021.

Genshin Impact's Fischl will join the game as [Prinzessin der Verurteilung!]. All players can get this SP battlesuit for free by logging in for the first time. Learn more about how the team gave Fischl a Honkai twist with the video below:

★v4.9 [Outworld Traveler] Trailer★ – Honkai Impact 3rd

The crossover event [Outworld Quest] is also slated. This event features a world where magic and technology co-exist, with both the Schicksal and Anti-Entropy taking the spotlight. Along the way, players will be able to explore maps, interact with objects and NPCs, and unlock subquests with chibi characters.

For longtime fans, Kiana's true identity will be revealed in Chapter XXV. Players will be able to complete select missions and challenges as they earn Theresa's crossover outfit [Heat of Trifolium], [Outworld Quest Emblem], fragments, stigma, and Crystals.

The update will be released on iOS, Android, and PC.

Source: Press Release
The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21

Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021

PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed

The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge Coming August 5

Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed

A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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Retro Racer Review

The vaporwave subculture may have fallen by the wayside, but everything old is somewhat less old with the release of Sweet Games' Retro Racer. Neon lights, synth sounds, and supercars all come together for this racer, but the core foundation of this title is a dated relic.

Retro Racer Review

People claim that the aesthetic of vaporwaves is the key to its success – its faux future combines VHS scanning effects and analog synthesizers with something that captures an era that could have been. The genre has been done to death, but what is present in Retro Racer sticks close to what made its neon-drenched world such an underground hit in the last decade.

Retro Racer channels this vibe with its world – polygonal palm trees, neon-drenched landscapes, and an ever-present setting sun capture all the right notes for the genre. For diehard fans, this captures their home quite well. Even the synth sounds hit the right points of the genre, although they don't do anything to make a lasting impression.

However, once one spends any amount of time with this game, they'll feel that it is absolutely soulless – a death knell for something like this. Racing is a solo affair – without any rivals on the road, its world proves to be a barren one without any stakes or character. Rather, players simply complete five laps across four different courses – there's simply no purpose with this setup, and "racing" (if you can call it that) simply feels like going through the motions. It's easy to just not care, as it feels like some sort of prototype training mode that was never finished up.

Things are made that much worse when it comes to its control scheme. Mapped to the WASD keys, controls are a slippery lot. Those that attempt to go into a drift will end up spinning out of control. Without any sort of time or placing, this just proves to be a minor inconvenience. However, tracks are wide enough to allow for this margin of error. There are a few smaller choke points and blocks to contend with on the track, but there is nothing too strenuous to overcome.

Outside of the four main courses (two day and two night), there's not much here to keep players racing. Without any sort of rivals, time tracking, or points, there's no incentive to get better on each of these tracks or climb any sort of leaderboard. There are also no achievements to speak of, and players can finish up all four tracks in around 30 minutes.

Retro Racer does the bare minimum needed for the racing genre. The vaporwave aesthetic has been done to death, and the lack of any sort of meaningful content makes this an easy pass.

This review of Retro Racer was done on the PC. The game was purchased digitally.
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Summer Games Done Quick 2021 Kicking Off This Weekend


A diverse lineup of speedruns, gameplay showcases, and competitions awaits with this weekend's Summer Games Done Quick event.

Kicking off on July 4 and running to July 11, this event will pay host to a perfect-score GeoGuessr playthrough by havrd, a run of Ghosts 'N Goblins Resurrection by TheMexicanRunner, a four-way Ristar race between chronoon, ShimeGabriel, Lizstar, and Haram_Scaram, a blindfolded run of Super Mario 64 by Bubzia, and a Super Metroid race between Behemoth87, Oatsngoats, and ShinyZeni.

This event will be held in support of Doctors Without Borders. For those looking to donate, one can do so via the Games Done Quick homepage here – 100% of all donations received will go to the charity.

For those looking for a taste of things to come, catch up with the official highlight reel from the 2019 Summer Games Done Quick:

Official Summer Games Done Quick 2019 Highlights | SGDQ Best Moments

All those interested can tune in with the official Games Done Quick Twitch channel here. You can also find the full schedule of events and runs here.

Source: Press Release
The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21

Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021

PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed

The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge Coming August 5

Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed

A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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EA Play Live Spotlight Series Kicking Off This Month


Designed to connect players to the games they love and the people who make them, Electronic Arts has announced that the EA Play Live Spotlight will run throughout the month of July.

During these Spotlights, different people from Respawn, DICE, EA Sports, and the EA Originals line of games will provide insights into what they are working on and how they are doing it. Each one will be its own event, paying host to wide-ranging discussions with a dedicated host and a panel of developers.

You can scope out the full schedule below:

  • July 8 at 10:00am PT / 7:00pm CET – The Future of First-Person Shooters
  • July 13 at 10:00am PT / 7:00pm CET – EA hearts Independent Studios
  • July 19 at 4:00pm PT / 1:00am CET – Madden NFL 22 All-Access: Scouting – How the Community is Shaping Madden NFL 22
  • July 20 at 10:00am PT / 7:00pm CET – More EA SPORTS!
  • July 22 – EA Play Live at 10:00am PT / 7:00pm CET

According to Electronic Arts CMO David Tinson:

"Every year we host EA Play Live to connect with our fans, to show them the games we're creating, and to hear from the people who are making them. This year, EA Play Live will be a series of events that allow you to watch what you want to watch. We'll have bespoke episodes for sports, shooters and EA Originals that will lead into our show on July 22."

All those interested can learn more here.

Source: Press Release
The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21

Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021

PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed

The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge Coming August 5

Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed

A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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Star Trek Online Lohlunat Festival Now Live


Risa's annual Lohlunat Festival is back once again in Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Entertainment's Star Trek Online.

From now through July 31, residents of Suraya Bay and the Lobi Crystal Consortium will once again feature Powerboard Races,, Horga'hn Hunting, the Biathlon, Scavenging with Sovak, and the galaxy-famous Dance Party. All events will grant progress toward the Risian Luxury Cruiser Vessel.

Items in the Summer Events Store can be purchased using Lohlunat Favors. These Favors can be earned simply by taking part in events around the island, with colorful variants similar to those from previous events available once more.

A free-to-play MMORPG, Star Trek Online allows players to forge their own destiny. One can choose to be the Captain of a Federation starship, take on the role of a Klingon Warrior, field the controls of a Romulan Republic Warbird, or fill in the shoes of a Jem'Hadar soldier.

Learn more with the House Reborn launch trailer below:

Star Trek Online: House Reborn Launch Trailer

This update is now live across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC versions of the game.

Source: Press Release
The Witcher: Monster Slayer Launching Globally July 21

Developed and published by Spokko, the free-to-play, location-based AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer will release worldwide on July 21, 2021

PlayStation Now July 2021 Games Detailed

The world of Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, Team NINJA's Nioh 2, SEGA's Judgment, and Sony Santa Monica's God of War will make their way to PlayStation Now in July

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge Coming August 5

Everybody's favorite and most nutritious sidekick makes his return with the release of Deadtoast and Devolver Digital's My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge on August 5, 2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Quality of Life Improvements Detailed

A number of quality of life improvements will make their way to Nintendo's upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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