Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have announced that Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is heading West on February 15, 2022 – just two months after its December 23, 2021 launch in Japan.
The game is set to launch on multiple platforms when it comes to North America and Europe, including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Originally slated for release in early 2021, Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force announced Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires would be moved out of the initial release window at the start of this year.
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October opened with a fall festival for fans of indie games as Steam's Next Fest is currently running with scores of short game demos to play for free. Formerly known as the Steam Game Festival, this PC-friendly event boasts hundreds of titles, which is more than enough to keep you busy during the 7-day run, even bordering on overwhelming. But don't worry about the cold reality of indecision; you can take comfort in our blanket of suggestions. While the Steam Next Fest only lasts until October 7, there are plenty of full indie game releases to look forward to in the first half of the month.
Jump On The Hayride; We're Going To The Festival
Bountiful treats await gamers this week at Steam's packed carnival. One of indie's most anticipated titles, Tunic, has a demo for anyone that missed it in the summer. But newcomers to the scene are also in attendance and ready to give players a free taste of gameplay, like Lil Gator Game. New or old, familiar or little-known, here is a list of demos you shouldn't miss.
Tunic
The Zelda-like action-adventure game Tunic is offering a free hands-on experience on Steam this week for anyone interested in battling monsters and navigating dungeons as a plucky, sword-wielding fox. The team is calling it the "2021 demo," so if you caught it during the Xbox Summer Game Fest or Indie Arena Online event, there won't be any new content. In a game so packed with secrets to uncover, however, it's possible this demo still holds a few surprises for anyone who previously played it and is a must-play for anyone that hasn't tried it out yet.
Lil Gator Game
Revealed only two weeks ago, MegaWobble's Lil Gator Game is on the top of our list of demos to try out. According to its creators, the game will let you "bop cardboard baddies, climb mountain peaks, glide, fling, and ragdoll around as you discover new ways to approach your environment. Collect arts and craft supplies to create all sorts of goodies and see the park flourish." If a game that mixes elements of A Short Hike and Zelda sounds good to you, don't miss out on the chance to check Lil Gator Game this week.
The Last Campfire
Though the Steam Next Fest tends to highlight games that have not yet released, it seems like the organizers made an exception for Hello Games' The Last Campfire. The team behind No Man's Sky launched this puzzle-focused title on consoles last year, with an update coming out only a few months ago. But on October 7, at the end of the demo-filled event, The Last Campfire will make its full debut on Steam. If you check out the demo, you'll find yourself in an atmospheric world where you play as Ember, a small soul that is able to spark hope in those around it. You'll travel from level to level, discovering those in need and aiding them by overcoming various puzzle-based challenges.
Aztech Forgotten Gods
While the Greek and Norse pantheons might be all the rage right now, Aztech Forgotten Gods is delving into equally cool but lesser-tread mythological material. The Mesoamerican-inspired story was first shown off in Nintendo's April Indie World presentation, and this week is the first chance to get a feel for the action. Playing as Achtli, you explore a world that the developers describe as cyber-stone. That is where Aztec legacy meets futuristic technology. Her goal is to take on the gods, using her own divinely powerful artifacts.
Inscryption
According to developer Daniel Mullins Games, Inscryption combines these three elements: "deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror." That description and the backing of well-known indie publisher Devolver Digital, known for its unusual titles, makes this demo worth a look. The free gameplay sample currently on Steam may help players wrap their heads around Inscryption's moment-to-moment action, but be cautious. The road to discovery promises to be unsettling.
The Good Life
It's only been a couple of weeks since White Owls Inc., headed by Deadly Premonition director Swery65, revealed this long-awaited indie's release date. Now you can play the photography-centered, debt-repayment RPG's demo at the Steam Next Fest before it launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One (via Game Pass), and PC on October 15. As deeply indebted reporter Naomi Hayward, you come to Rainy Woods hoping to rake in some cash and discover the town's big secret. And that secret might just have something to do with everyone being able to transform into cats and dogs. Just a guess. Besides jumping into a cat's body, the team says The Good Life will let players "cook, eat, sleep, shop, farm, and explore the town, taking on photography jobs and other more "unconventional" quests."
Endling
Who would only play one fox-centered demo when you could play two? Endling has a brand-new sneak peek of its gameplay where you'll take the role of a mother fox protecting her furry little vulpine offspring. Unfortunately, defending your cubs won't come easy in this 3D side-scrolling world where dangers like humans and environmental devastation lurk around every corner. Because you and your family represent the last known foxes on Earth, failing in your task will have consequences that ripple far beyond personal tragedy.
Snuggle Up By The Fire With These Upcoming Releases
Take some time this beginning of October to catch up on all the fantastic indies before the spookier half of the month kicks off.
Exophobia
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Retro-inspired first-person shooter Exophobia gives off some early Doom vibes, so if that's your jam, you might want to check out this early October gem. The game's protagonist is having a bad day, having woken up in a hostile, maze-like spaceship stuffed with alien soldiers looking to kill any intruder. Luckily, you have shooting, dashing, and stunning skills of your own to escape annihilation. You'll even be able to find a room in the mayhem where you can upgrade your weapon, so that's convenient. Exophobia is set to release on October 5.
Art of Rally
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
PlayStation owners, start your engines because Art of Rally is coming to Sony's platforms for the first time on October 6. After other console players have been behind its vintage-inspired wheels for months and PC fans for almost a year, the indie driving hit is finally coming to PlayStation. Art of Rally takes you through a wide array of countries in its 60 levels, all for the thrill of competition in its Career mode. You'll also be able to capture the game's exceptional art style and your greatest high-speed maneuvers with Photo and Replay mode.
Moonglow Bay
Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC
Moonglow Bay tells the story of an angler on the Eastern Canadian coastline during the '80s. While the game promises to be a "relaxing, slice-of-life fishing RPG," its story may just wring a tear from your eye. Before your partner passed away, you promised to keep the business going, but, despite your best efforts, bankruptcy seems right around the corner. To stave off this fate and keep your word, you take to the seas to catch fish. Your aquatic trophies inspire sellable recipes which help you improve your shop and the tools of the trade. If you feel like you could use some help, the game offers local co-op, so you can have a friend join in once it hits on Xbox consoles via Game Pass and PC on October 7.
Book of Travels
PC
After a delay in August, Book of Travels is ready to enter Steam Early Access on October 11. Jumping in during this early period gives you access to chapter zero, something developer Might and Delight describes as the ongoing game's first season. This will run for the two years it will be in Early Access. If you have yet to see this unique "TMORPG" – the "T" stands for tiny – here's the basic premise. You're dropped into an online world with beautiful rural areas and animated towns where meeting others is rare. The game aims to provide a relaxed, player-driven experience.
Monster Crown
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
We've had our eyes on this one since before it went into Early Access last summer, but now it's time to see what the full game has to offer. The Pokémon-like Monster Crown is set to launch on October 12. Pokémon fans have a lot to look forward to this fall season, with Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl hitting in November. However, if you need to get your fill of battling, catching, and training adorable creatures before then, Monster Crown may be just the thing. You can check out the RPG's Early Access trailer here to get a better idea of what to expect.
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC
Disco Elysium earned more trophies than any other nominee, indie or AAA, at The Game Awards in 2019. It scored a 9 in our review. It's featured in our list of best RPGs to play right now. Now, the game's Final Cut is coming to Xbox consoles and Switch on October 12, giving everyone a chance to play. ZA/UM's intricate, tabletop-inspired adventure tasks you with solving a murder. But, as you immediately discover, you might not be the best your agency has to offer. That discovery is aided by the game's tremendous writing, which is fully voice-acted in The Final Cut.
Ori: The Collection
Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
What constitutes an indie is an ongoing discussion, and the Ori games fall in a grey area because its developer, Moon Studios, made both entries in the series with support from what's now known as Xbox Game Studios. But it's hard to cut this little furball spirit out of our indie lives, especially when Ori: The Collection is coming to Switch on October 12. This package includes both Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. This beautiful franchise's second entry earned a spot on our best current action games list, and soon you'll be able to take it with you wherever you roam.
The Riftbreaker
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Coming to Xbox Game Pass when it launches October 14, The Riftbreaker is an action RPG with elements of real-time-strategy base building, survival, and tower defense. On top of all the delightful, genre-blending action, you get to jump in the cockpit of a cool-looking mech suit as Captain Ashley Nowak. Ultimately, your quest is to live long enough in a hostile, alien environment by collecting resources, upgrading your defenses, and protecting your dwelling, so that you can learn how to build a transporter that will return you to Earth.
There are some big, little titles out in the second half of the month, and we are excited to cover them all in the next Fall For Indies. Looking forward to something? Shout it out in the comments! If you need more indies in your life, don't forget to check out our round-up of games that hit right at the beginning of the fall season and click the goose below for more list content.
Today we hosted our second Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, focused on showcasing eight exciting titles for the Nintendo Switch. The line-up included fast paced platforming, shooting, puzzle solving and monster fighting, with more besides.
You can re-watch the show above if you have a spare 12 minutes for some Indie goodness, and if you prefer words below are our summaries for each featured title.
As you may have seen, our Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight opened with Toree 2; in case you missed it, its predecessor Toree3D gained quite a number of fans as word of mouth spread about its cool blend of '90s-style polygons and sharp 3D platforming. Like its predecessor it only costs €0,99 / $0.99USD, so it costs you less than... well, most things nowadays.
That's hard to resist, and below is the feature list from the eShop store page:
Well hello there. A little over a year ago we had our first Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, which showed off a whole bunch of varied games for the big N's awesome little hybrid system. Now, just over a year on, we've decided to return - this time however we're going for a shorter, more focused spotlight that is highlighting a smaller number of games. That said there's still a lot of variety here so we hope you'll enjoy the show.
It kicks off at noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern, 8pm UK / 9pm CEST, and in a weird bit of game-ception your video host is also your author and guide on this blog. Enjoy!
IGN have been running coverage of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl since the game was announced and today the publication tweeted that the launch trailer is finally here. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is out very soon, in fact its release date is tomorrow for all platforms, so be sure to check social media for impressions. Playable characters include […]
I don't think it would be controversial to say that as well as its brutal and satisfying combat, God of War fandom loves the series for how that combat is shown in its cinematic third-person perspective. It now seems impossible to imagine the game's cinematic camera altered in any way, but David Jaffe, the director of…
Metroid Dread is almost here and understandably, folks are excited. But unless you buy a physical copy, before you can play Dread, you'll need to download it. Luckily, Nintendo has compressed this next epic chapter in the Metroid saga into a teeny-tiny package. In fact, its total file size of 4.1GB is smaller than…
Arma 3's latest creator DLC, SOG Prairie Fire, takes the sandbox game back to the Vietnam war. The third party developer that created the DLC, Savage Game Design, has just released a major content update for SOG Prairie Fire that adds in the US Navy SEALs, a bunch of new weapons and vehicles, and a huge new map of the Khe Sanh area in Vietnam's Quảng Trị province to the sandbox game.
The star of the show is the new Khe Sanh map, which includes about 225 square kilometres of varied terrain in and around the village of Khe Sanh. The patch also adds some new multiplayer scenarios set on the map, so you'll have a chance to explore along with some squadmates.
The 1.1 patch also adds a new faction, the US Navy SEALs, who come with some new uniforms and weapons. There are some fetching swim trunks and dive masks for scuba missions, as well as the Mk. 1 underwater defence gun - talk about wet work, right? Of course, there are also the M1A1 and M1928 Tommy guns, the commando and LMG variants of the M63A, the MPU machine pistol, and others.
Prepare your network connections, because Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a sizable patch this week. It's one mostly focused on bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, but it does set the stage for the upcoming historical mode Discovery Tour: Viking Age, which might explain why the patch size will be 20GB across most platforms.
Title update 1.3.2 will go live on October 5 at 5am PDT / 8am EDT / 1pm BST. On PC, it weighs in at 20.42GB. It's similarly hefty on Xbox One and Xbox Series S and X, though PlayStation players (on both PS4 and PS5) are getting a smaller download, closer to 10GB.
The most notable change is that skill nodes added in post-launch updates will now actually affect Eivor's stats as they should. Beyond that, the update tweaks the difficulty menu to make each of the options more clear, improves menu filters, and addresses a selection of game-breaking bugs. It's all a bit much to list here, so you can see the details on the official site - just don't expect anything major in there.
The Crucial P5 Plus is one of the fastest SSDs on the planet with a peak read speed of 6600MB/s, thanks to its combination of a PCIe 4.0 interface, 1TB of TLC NAND flash and Crucial owner Micron's advanced controller. Today, the P5 Plus is also the cheapest second-gen PCIe 4.0 SSD in the UK, as the drive has been marked down from £157 to £126 on Amazon. That's an incredible price for an SSD that works equally well in a PC or a PS5.
If you think you're tired of game showcases, this one might just resurrect your enthusiasm from its post-E3 grave. We're being tricked and treated to another "EEK3" showcase of indie horror games hosted by Haunted PS1. Last year's showcase dug up a whole bunch of trailers for new and upcoming spooky games with a lo-fi or retro flair. This year is sure to unearth more of the same when it premieres this Friday.
Ever since the mid-2000s, several gaming services have offered optional achievement systems that allow players to squeeze a bit more mileage out of their games. And now, less than three years after its initial launch, the Epic Games Store will finally receive an achievement system of its own, dubbed Epic Achievements. This new system will grant "a set of tools for developers to activate platform Achievements quickly and easily." Players can start "earning Epic Achievements" and "collecting XP" when the system launches next week. Upon launch, the achievement system will be compatible with several games, including Alan Wake Remastered, Hades, Rocket League, Zombie Army 4, Pillars of Eternity, and Kena. This system separates achievements into four tiers, each of which rewards a different amount of XP. Players can only obtain the highest of these tiers, the Platinum tier, when they accumulate 1,000 XP in any given game. Games that offer achievements w...
Hot on the heels of last week's slip, ASUS and Noctua have formally revealed the rumored RTX 3070 special edition graphics cards. Only two models have been announced. Each is based on the RTX 3070, with one being an OC variant. As these were created in conjunction with a manufacturer reputed for its high performance and quiet cooling designs, those interested can expect the very same from this card. Pricing and availability have yet to be confirmed, but these models will launch in mid-October. We're really excited to see that these hooters are now official, as Noctua graphics cards have long been dreamed about by performance enthusiasts. Just as you'd expect, the designs feature the iconic brown hue of Noctua's branding. There's even a slight owl look to the design if you're imagination is able to substitute the fans as large owl eyes with a small beak and brow etched in between. And these aren't small owls either. Both of these graph...
Steam has yet again shared the results from its monthly hardware survey for September 2021, and one of AMD's Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs has finally made the list. We already saw AMD's GPU market share begin to slip in May's hardware survey. This trend seems to be continuing as we approach the holiday season. However, it isn't all bad for Team Red, as it still managed to get on the scoreboard and achieve a small victory. This happens to be the first time any of the RX 6000 series GPUs have been installed in enough systems to show up in the survey results. The card in question is the Radeon RX 6700 XT, which currently occupies a 0.16% market share, tied with the RTX 3050 Ti. The Radeon RX 6000 Series had its fair share of stock issues, and the inability to get enough cards into the hands of consumers has almost certainly had an effect on the company's market share. Nvidia is not slowing down On the other hand, Nvidia further extended its lead over ...
The old school detective adventure game Inspector Waffles is making its way to Switch, publisher Hitcents and developer Golosso Games have announced. Fans can pick up the title beginning on October 14. Here's an overview of the game: Inspector Waffles was hoping his worst days were behind him, but the murder of a high-profile industrialist CEO beloved by the citizens...
A physical version of Pathway is in the works. Following the digital version from Chucklefish and Robotality, Limited Run Games is now preparing a boxed version. The announcement was just made today. Pathway, a turn-based strategy game, first released on Switch back in May. The game has players forming a team of adventurers to journey through the desert-wilderness. Here's some...
Switch gameplay has come in for Astria Ascending, a new RPG from publisher Dear Villagers and developer Artisan Studios. The title made it to Nintendo's console last week. Here's an overview of the game: Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious hand-drawn visuals. Explore the vast and beautiful world of Orcanon Visit five...
One of the bigger concerns in any open PvP game that involves holding territory is zerging. How do you stop a massive group of players or an immense coalition of guilds from holding all of the territory and wiping out everyone and everything that opposes them? Profane believes it has some answers to the issue […]
What's this? A mobile version of Bless? There is indeed such a thing; it's called Bless Mobile, and readers will recall that it arrived to our shores this past January. But this story isn't about that game, it's about another mobile version of Bless called Bless Eternal Mobile that recently released in China. MMO Culture […]
The latest release for Shroud of the Avatar appears to be mostly aimed at the crafters, the gatherers, and the shoppers. For the shoppers, Release 94 has added listings for every vendor in a zone, making it easier to see the goods vendors are offering. For the crafters, there are 70 new patterns for a […]
Project Xandata is a fast paced skill-based competitive 3v3 Sci-Fi fantasy arena shooter with a high amount of character customization that allows you to play the game your own way.
Previously featured on Alpha Beta Gamer a year ago, Project Xandata is a Sci-Fi fantasy arena shooter that tests team-work and skill as players face off in intense 3v3 battles. The game features three … Read More
What's up all? Alienware Arena holds a new giveaway for Cyber Hook. Let's hear them out. Cyber Hook Free Play Weekend Key Giveaway Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death! Play Cyber Hook for free on Steam until October 11th when the game will leave your library. A few words about Cyber Hook Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour ...
Hello all. Alienware Arena is giving everyone the chance to win on Mable & The Wood. Their message follows. Mable & The Wood Free Play Weekend Key Giveaway Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world! Play Mable & The Wood for free on Steam until October 11th when the game will leave your libr...
What's up folks? We have another excellent offer from Alienware Arena for Double Cross. Let's hear them out. Double Cross Free Play Weekend Key Giveaway Explore alternate dimensions, fight interdimensional criminals, and solve crimes in this thrilling action platformer! Play Double Cross for free on Steam until October 11th when the game will leave your library. A few words about Doubl...
Ever since the mid-2000s, several gaming services have offered optional achievement systems that allow players to squeeze a bit more mileage out of their games. And now, less than three years after its initial launch, the Epic Games Store will finally receive an achievement system of its own, dubbed Epic Achievements. This new system will grant "a set of tools for developers to activate platform Achievements quickly and easily." Players can start "earning Epic Achievements" and "collecting XP" when the system launches next week. Upon launch, the achievement system will be compatible with several games, including Alan Wake Remastered, Hades, Rocket League, Zombie Army 4, Pillars of Eternity, and Kena. This system separates achievements into four tiers, each of which rewards a different amount of XP. Players can only obtain the highest of these tiers, the Platinum tier, when they accumulate 1,000 XP in any given game. Games that offer achievements w... 
Hot on the heels of last week's slip, ASUS and Noctua have formally revealed the rumored RTX 3070 special edition graphics cards. Only two models have been announced. Each is based on the RTX 3070, with one being an OC variant. As these were created in conjunction with a manufacturer reputed for its high performance and quiet cooling designs, those interested can expect the very same from this card. Pricing and availability have yet to be confirmed, but these models will launch in mid-October. We're really excited to see that these hooters are now official, as Noctua graphics cards have long been dreamed about by performance enthusiasts. Just as you'd expect, the designs feature the iconic brown hue of Noctua's branding. There's even a slight owl look to the design if you're imagination is able to substitute the fans as large owl eyes with a small beak and brow etched in between. And these aren't small owls either. Both of these graph... 
Steam has yet again shared the results from its monthly hardware survey for September 2021, and one of AMD's Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs has finally made the list. We already saw AMD's GPU market share begin to slip in May's hardware survey. This trend seems to be continuing as we approach the holiday season. However, it isn't all bad for Team Red, as it still managed to get on the scoreboard and achieve a small victory. This happens to be the first time any of the RX 6000 series GPUs have been installed in enough systems to show up in the survey results. The card in question is the Radeon RX 6700 XT, which currently occupies a 0.16% market share, tied with the RTX 3050 Ti. The Radeon RX 6000 Series had its fair share of stock issues, and the inability to get enough cards into the hands of consumers has almost certainly had an effect on the company's market share. Nvidia is not slowing down On the other hand, Nvidia further extended its lead over ... 
