In the aftermath of The Final Shape, Destiny 2 developer Bungie has taken a new approach to seasonal storytelling. The first "Act" of this new approach--Episodes comprised of three Acts each--has wrapped up its story, but players have noted that the new Episode-based structure doesn't feel all that different to seasons so far. According to Bungie, there's much more on the way, and the new setup is enabling it to build one of its biggest Exotic missions ever, which will release later in 2024.

"We're going to finish some threads off, but we're also going to start opening up some doors to new stories to be told," game director Robbie Stevens said to GamesRadar. According to Stevens, Act 2 will introduce "a completely new set of activities" on top of the new Breach Executable activity and will take players deeper into Nessus as the planet transforms. Act Three will see a new Exotic mission debut, one that Stevens described as being an ambitious step forward for Bungie.

"We have an Exotic mission coming in Echoes Act Three," Stevens said. "It is one of the biggest Exotic missions we've ever built, and it's only possible because of this new content cadence. The ability for us to build this massive Exotic mission--literally one of the biggest--it wouldn't have been possible in the past. This is where we see the [development] team taking the opportunity, their willingness to change, their willingness to adapt to this new cadence with us, and really seize the opportunity to expand Nessus, expand this world."

Continue Reading at GameSpot

While he may be focused on Westeros, author George R.R. Martin might be looking at bringing The Lands Between to the silver screen in the future--or even the small screen. The man famously known for Game of Thrones had quite an intriguing reply about the scuttlebutt regarding an Elden Ring movie.

Spotted by IGN, Martin wrote on his personal blog about a possible Elden Ring film unprompted. "Oh, and about those rumors you may have heard about a feature film or television series based on ELDEN RING... I have nothing to say," he said. "Not a word, nope, not a thing, I know nothing, you never heard a peep from me, mum mum mum. What rumor?"

From Software president Hidetaka Miyazaki got the ball rolling when he said "there's interest" in making a film adaptation of Elden Ring. Miyazaki added that they would need a "very strong partner," and Martin definitely fits that criterion as a producer on HBO's Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. Plus, for those who don't remember, Martin helped out on Elden Ring.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Hori's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed Split Pad Pro is on sale for $48 at Amazon. Normally $60, this special-edition iteration of Hori's Joy-Con alternative with superior ergonomics is part of Amazon's current slate of Lightning Deals. As such, quantities are very limited, so you shouldn't wait long to snag one if interested.

The Hori Split Pad Pro is GameSpot's current pick for best Switch controller for handheld-focused players, and for good reason: it gives you a full-sized, ergonomic controller experience in handheld mode. The buttons, the sticks, triggers, and D-pad are all much larger on the Split Pad Pro than they are on the stock Joy-Cons. So considering how cramped the standard Joy-Cons are, especially if you've got big hands, the ergonomics of the Split Pad Pro are a big relief.

On top of that you've got two remappable buttons on the back, and a turbo function. It lacks vibration and NFC support for Amiibo, though, and you can only use it in handheld mode--they don't work as motion controllers or as solo Joy-Con for multiplayer.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

The first trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man has gone live, and this time, Mike Mignola's famed comic-book character is headed to the American South to take on sinister forces in the Appalachian mountains. 12 Strong's Jack Kesy dons the signature duster and right hand of doom for this new adventure starring Hellboy, and the first trailer teases a film much creepier than previous Hellboy movies.

Imagine if Hellboy and the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense wandered into one of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead movies, and you'll have a good idea of what to expect in the trailer following its reveal on Entertainment Weekly.

Set in the 1950s, Hellboy: The Crooked Man is based on the comic-book mini-series of the same name and sees the BPRD agent tracking down a dangerous demon collecting souls for the devil. This is the first Hellboy film since 2019's reboot bombed at the box office, ending any chances of a sequel being greenlit.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

The first images from the highly anticipated Gladiator 2 have arrived, and they are stunning. The images from the Ridley Scott-directed movie show star Paul Mescal looking shredded as he prepares for battle in a variety of settings. One of the most incredible photos shows Mescal going toe-to-toe with Pedro Pascal's character in what looks to be a battle to the death.

The photos were posted by Vanity Fair, and you can see snapshots below. But be sure to visit the site for the full high-res images and other key details.

Mescal plays Lucius in Gladiator 2. You might remember him as the little boy who stood in shock and awe as he witnessed the events of Russell Crowe's Maximus dying in the middle of the Colosseum. He is the son of Lucilla, who is set to come back in the sequel, too, with Connie Nielsen reprising her role. The movie also stars Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Nintendo has a plan to combat the potential scalping of its Switch successor: one that boils down to making certain that there are enough units available to satisfy demand when it's eventually released. In a Q&A session during a shareholders meeting, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa explained how the company will take on the reseller market.

"As a countermeasure against resale, we believe that the most important thing is to produce a sufficient number to meet customer demand, and this idea has not changed since last year," Furukawa said (translated via IGN). "In addition to this, we are considering whether there are any other measures that can be taken to the extent allowed by laws and regulations, taking into account the circumstances of each region."

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Switch consoles became sought-after items. The global semiconductor shortage in 2021 saw supply shrink, but echoing previous statements regarding availability, Furukawa added that Nintendo is anticipating that it'll have enough stock to combat scalping.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

A movie based on the Metal Gear Solid game series is in the works, and has been for many years, but how is it coming along now? Producer Ari Arad gave a promising update recently, saying he expects people to be happy about how it turns out, if it gets made.

"We're working on the script some more, but I can't talk about it yet," he told Brian Crecente's Game. "I think everyone's going to be really excited and surprised. I think getting Metal Gear right will obviously be amazing because I think it's a lot more meditative than some of the other adaptations. Personally, I want it to be terrific."

The script has been in the writing process for some time, it seems. In 2017, Jurassic World's Derek Connolly was reported to have written a script for the film. Then in 2022, actor Oscar Isaac, who was at one point attached to play Solid Snake, said the team was still trying to find the story.

Continue Reading at GameSpot

Check out some gameplay of 2 bosses from Black Myth: Wukong. The first clip is against Guangzhi a fierce, wolf-like beast who honed his skills at a monastery. Wielding the fiery double-tipped spear The Red Tides, Guangzhi is a formidable adversary. The other fight is against a hidden boss Red Loong a sleeping dragon. Timestamps below for each boss fight. Black Myth: Wukong is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5 and Windows on August 20, 2024. 0:00 Intro Guangzhi Boss Gameplay 1:26 Red Loong Boss Gamepl

Out this Wednesday, redesigned for consoles.

No other theme park management sim has ever quite managed to reach the highs of the classic Roller Coaster Tycoon games, but the attempts keep on coming as it's announced Parkitect will debut on PS5, PS4 later this week in a Deluxe Edition format.

The release bundles together the original title with two DLC packs (Booms and Blooms and A Taste of Adventure), and features new button mapping options and a redesigned UI to make the experience "comfortable" on consoles. You can see it in action in the trailer above, with the PS5, PS4 launch set for this Wednesday, 3rd July 2024. The Deluxe Edition on PC costs just under £40 / $45, so expect a similar pricepoint on PlayStation consoles.

Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Probably still a ways off.

Let's be honest — everything we're playing right now is just filling time until the new Crazy Taxi is out. As part of a big new push to bring its beloved back catalogue into the modern age, SEGA is producing a brand new Crazy Taxi, and a recent recruitment video has revealed some new details about the arcade racer.

Various people from the development team talk about the new entry, discussing how it differs from previous games in the series. The two main things to take from this are that it'll be set in an open, explorable, "theme park-like" city, and that it'll be multiplayer.

Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Shadow clone.

It might not be topping the chart, but both physical editions of Elden Ring are currently in the UK's top 10. The regular version of FromSoftware's celebrated action RPG is currently in fourth, up from number 15. Meanwhile, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition — which includes a voucher code for the DLC as well as the main game — is at number six, down from its debut in second.

The rest of the list is more or less what you'd expect. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD debuts at number one, pushing down EA Sports FC 24 to second place. Hogwarts Legacy holds steady at number three, and the never-ending marathon continues for Grand Theft Auto V, which sits at number nine.

Read the full article on pushsquare.com

"What rumor?".

A Song of Ice and Fire author and official Elden Ring lore contributor George R.R. Martin appears to have teased a movie or TV adaptation of the FromSoftware game really could be in the works. Following on from comments made by creator Hidetaka Miyazaki, who didn't see any reason to "deny another interpretation or adaptation of Elden Ring", Martin added more fuel to the fire.

In a new post on his blog, he said: "Oh, and about those rumors you may have heard about a feature film or television series based on ELDEN RING… I have nothing to say. Not a word, nope, not a thing, I know nothing, you never heard a peep from me, mum mum mum. What rumor?"

Read the full article on pushsquare.com

It's not a surprise, is it?

There are fewer people playing Helldivers 2 now than there were when the game absolutely exploded to an unprecedented level earlier in the year – but probably still more than anyone initially expected. A slew of headlines about the game’s supposed decline started circling on social media during the slow summer weekend just gone, which pointed out that the title attracted a 24-hour peak of “just” 45,315 gamers on Steam over the last 24 hours. That’s obviously a lot less than its all-time high on the platform of 458,709.

Of course, all games experience some kind of decline in popularity in the months immediately following their launch – it’s as normal as night transitioning to day. Arrowhead will obviously want to pull players back in with future content updates, and while it clearly never planned for this kind of success, we know it’s ramped up its roadmap after selling over 12 million copies to date.

Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Pulling power.

After a long, public development cycle – influenced by several closed beta tests – Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse will launch its latest title Zenless Zone Zero this week, on 4th July. And those looking to dive in to the urban fantasy RPG on day one will be rewarded with a whopping 100 free pulls.

Pulls, or draws, are used by the gacha system to unlock new characters and weapons. The rewards will be spread out across story progression, in-game events, and login bonuses, so you’ll need to make some progress to get them all. However, those of you who put the hours in will get 1,600 Polychromes, 70 Master Tapes, and 20 Encrypted Master Tapes. There’ll also be 80 Boopons to collect, which can be used to unlock supporting pet-like characters.

Read the full article on pushsquare.com

From my battle to our war, MMORPG MIR4 

Greetings, This is MIR4. 

We'd like to introduce upcoming event 'Castle Siege Eve'

 

Castle Siege Eve is an exclusive event for the Castle Siege where players can root for the side that they support and gain special items before the Castle Siege.

※ You are able to receive the effect of Castle Siege Codex during certain period only, please refer to below details about Castle Siege Eve.

---

[Root for the Castle Siege with Drum of Victory!]

 

■ Event Period : July 1st (Mon) 00:00 ~ July 6th (Sat) 23:59

※ Schedule will be based on Regional Server Times. 

ASIA(UTC+8)/INMENA(UTC+6)/EU(UTC+2)/SA(UTC-3)/NA(UTC-4)

※ It will proceed for 6 days starting from Monday to Saturday of the week before the Castle Siege.

 Ex) If the Castle Siege is scheduled on July 1th (Sun), Siege Eve will be from July 6th (Mon) to July 7th (Sat).

■ Content

- 'Drum of Victory' item can be gained through the hunting (Enable to acquire maximum of 100 pieces per day, initialize daily acquisition based on 00:00)

※ However, if the character's level and the monster's level differ between 20 or more, you are not able to obtain "Drum of victory" item even if you hunted the monster.

※  All of the Drum of Victory items will be deleted on Sunday 00:00 which is the D-day of the Castle Siege.

- You can cheer the side of which you wish to victory by using 'Drum of Victory' item within the event page(10 pieces of 'Drum of Victory' per 1 time of Cheer)

- 'Cheer' can be used 10 times per day and 60 times for maximum regardless of the side during the event period. The victorious side will get an additional buff of 'Battlefield Drum'

※ 'Battlefield Drum' will give All ATK DMG Boost 3% and All DMG Reduction 3%, effects will be applied only on the Castle Siege area. 

- 'Offense Kingdom Coffer' will be given if you cheer for the Offensive Clan and 'Defense Kingdom Coffer' will be given if you cheer for the Defensive Clan. (1 item per 1 cheer)

※ You are able to gain 'Kingdom Codex Badge' which can be registered in Codex with the certain chance.

※ You can gain 1 of the items listed below randomly by using Offense Kingdom Coffer or Defense Kingdom Coffer.

- Offense and Defense Kingdom Coffer have same components.

Components

Vigor Pill (60 Mins)_Not Tradable

60 Minutes Speed-up Ticket_Not Tradable

Copper

Energy

3 Hours Speed-up Ticket_Not Tradable

Rare Oil_Not Tradable

Rare Snow Panax_Not Tradable

Rare Divine Water_Not Tradable

Magic Square Ticket_Not Tradable

Secret Peak Ticket_Not Tradable

Rare Noirsoul Herb_Not Tradable

Uncommon Mystic Enhancement Stone_Not Tradable

Epic Advancement Tonic_Not Tradable

Epic Greed Tonic_Not Tradable

Epic Prosperity Tonic_Not Tradable

Spirit Stone Summon Ticket_Not Tradable

Skill Tome Summon Ticket_Not Tradable

Dragon Material Summon Ticket_Not Tradable

Kingdom Codex Badge_Tradable

Kingdom Codex Badge_Not Tradable

※ Way to Participate Castle Siege Eve

1. After logging in to the game, click the Event menu (Firecracker shaped icon on the top left corner).

 

2. Select 'Castle Siege Eve' tab from the menu in the Event page.

 

3. During the Event period, you can gain Drum of Victory for certain chance by hunting in Field, Elite, Labyrinth, Hidden Valley and cheer Defense / Offense side 60 times for maximum. For each Cheer, you are able to acquire 'Offense Kingdom Coffer' or 'Defense Kingdom Coffer'(10 pieces of 'Drum of Victory' per 1 time of Cheer)

4. You can check the side who has won the Cheering Match on the D-day of the Castle Siege (Sunday 00:00)

5. The victorious side from Cheering Match will get an additional buff of 'Battlefield Drum' when the Castle Siege will be proceeding.

 

6. Enable to register acquired 'Kingdom Codex Badge' by using Coffer at Limited Event Codex.

Name of Codex	Effect	Item	Quantity
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [1]	Accuracy+15	Kingdom Codex Badge	1
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [2]	Evade+15		1
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [3]	Monster ATK DMG Boost 6%		1
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [4]	Boss ATK DMG Boost 6%		1
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [5]	Lucky Drop Chance Boost 4%		2
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [6]	Drop Chance Boost 4%		2
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [7]	Hunting EXP Boost 4%		3
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [8]	All ATK DMG Boost 2%		3
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [9]	All ATK DMG Reduction 2%		3
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [10]	Skill Cooldown Reduction 2%		4
Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing [11]	Skill ATK DMG Boost 3%		4

※ Please read it carefully about 'Kingdom Codex Badge' and initialize Exclusive Codex of Castle Siege.  

- 'Kingdom Codex Badge' is item that is able to register on 'Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing'(Exclusive Codex of Castle Siege)

- You are able to acquire Tradable or Not Tradable item of 'Kingdom Codex Badge' with certain chance.

- 'Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing' is the fix-term codex, effect will be maintained 27 days for maximum

- You can register 'Kingdom Codex Badge' item to 'Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing' codex from starting date of Castle Siege Eve.

- 'Kingdom Codex Badge' is a permanent fix-term item. You are able to register remained 'Kingdom Codex Badge' to 'Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing' Codex during any 'Exclusive Codex of Castle Siege' registration period.

- If you gain Tradable 'Kingdom Codex Badge', you are able to register it to codex or sell / buy it through the Market.

---

[Round-up of Castle Siege FAQ]

Q1) I can't acquire the Drum of Victory during the Castle Siege Eve event period. 

A) You are able to acquire the Drum of Victory up to 100 pieces per daily during the event period. 

Q2) I wanted to acquire the Defense Kingdom Coffer, but I acquired the Offense Kingdom Coffer by my mistake. 

A) Those items have different titles, but the acquirable items through the Coffer are same.

Q3) Drum of Victory that collected during the Castle Siege Eve event period is disappeared. 

A) You are able to use the Drum of Victory until Saturday 23:59 pm, it will be deleted on Sunday 00:00 am 

Q4) Is remained 'Kingdom Codex Badge' item deleted after the Castle Siege Eve event period?

A) Remained 'Kingdom Codex Badge' item is not deleted, you are able to register it whenever you want within the 'Exclusive Codex of Castle Siege' registration period.

Q5) 'Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing' Codex effect has been disappeared.

A) 'Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing' is the fix-term codex, effect will be maintained up to 27 days from starting date of Castle Siege Eve event.

Q6) I can't understand Castle Siege Eve event period and 'Exclusive Codex of Castle Siege' registration period.

A) Castle Siege Eve will proceed for 6 days starting from Monday to Saturday of the week before the Castle Siege.   

Ex) If the Castle Siege is scheduled on July 1th (Sun), Siege Eve will be from July 6th (Mon) to July 7th (Sat).

You are able to register 'Kingdom Codex Badge' item to 'Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing' up to 27 days from the starting date of Castle Siege Eve event.

※ Please remind that 'Bicheon Conqueror's Blessing' will be initialized after 27 days from the starting date of Castle Siege Eve event.

 

Q7) I can't acquire 'Kingdom Codex Badge' by using Kingdom Coffer.

A) You can gain 'Kingdom Codex Badge' with certain chance in the Kingdom Coffer. Also, you can buy it through the Market.

Thank You.

We're officially in the second stretch of 2024, and this is where the release schedule starts to pick up some momentum. Interestingly, July is shaping up to be a month where live-service games are in the spotlight. You have the new Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Dawntrail, launching on July 2 alongside Nexon's The First Descendant, and just two days later, Genshin Impact developer Hoyoverse launches Zenless Zone Zero.

Beyond a trio of games jockeying for your valuable attention, there are also some good-looking smaller games on the horizon. Slaycation simulator Dungeons of Hinterberg balances dungeon-exploration with socializing at a resort set in the Alps, Anger Foot will let you reboot crime in its ugly face, and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn brings a gun to a sword fight.

Originally scheduled to launch on July 25, Frostpunk 2 has been delayed to September 20 so that developer 11 Bit Studios can address feedback it received from the recent beta and add more features. "We know this is not the news you wanted to hear," the studio explained in a Steam blog post. "However, we believe these additional features are something you deserve to see in-game on day one, not in a patch added after the release. We can only hope you understand that our decision comes from a place of wanting to create the best game possible for you."

For more in July, you can see the rest of the highlights below, and for a broader look at the rest of the year, you can check out 2024's upcoming game release dates.

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

• Release date: July 2
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S

July starts off strong with the next expansion for Final Fantasy 14, as players can head off to the tropical island of Yok Tural for a brand-new storyline. Two new playable classes--Pictomancer and Viper--will debut in Dawntrail, the level cap has been raised to 100, and numerous other tweaks are being made to Final Fantasy 14's fifth expansion. Xbox fans of the franchise will also get to experience the expansion, following the long-awaited launch of Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox Series X|S consoles back in March.

The First Descendant

• Release date: July 2
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

It's a pretty big month for free-to-play games, and The First Descendant isn't wasting any time as it sprints out of the release gates. This stylish loot-driven action game from Nexon looks like it'll appeal to Destiny and Warframe players, and is set on Albion, a planet under threat by a seemingly unstoppable army of invaders. As a Descendant, you'll use your unique abilities and firepower to drive back the Vulgus before they conquer the continent of Ingris.

Zenless Zone Zero

• Release date: July 4
• Platforms: PC, PS5, iOS, Android

After finding great success with its fantasy- and sci-fi-themed games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, Hoyoverse is headed to the streets next with Zenless Zone Zero. A game where Cyberpunk meets Persona, Zenless Zone Zero is set in New Eridu, a vast city where the last of humanity lives after an apocalyptic event brought our species to the brink of extinction. Monsters called Ethereals terrorize the locals, and players will create powerful avatars called Hollows to help keep New Eridu safe in this free-to-play game.

Anger Foot

• Release date: July 11
• Platforms: PC

If you're in the mood to kick some ass--quite literally--Anger Foot will grab your attention with its glutes-and-shoot action. It's up to you to stomp out crime as you take on an army of gangsters, clearing out slums, sewers, and skyscrapers along the way. When you're not putting the boot to gangs, you can dress your lean and mean kicking machine with some pretty sick kicks.

Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield

• Release date: July 16
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

Set in a futuristic slice of Detroit, Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield is a 3D runner that's all about speed, reflexes, and vibing to the beat of a cool soundtrack. After launching on PC in May, the endless runner is sliding onto PC and console this month.

Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus

Release date: 17 July

Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

For the metroidvania fans, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus looks like a game to keep an eye out for this month. Featuring hand-drawn animation inspired by Japanese folklore, graceful combat, and an interconnected world of myth to explore, you'll need some acrobatic precision and finesse before you challenge the mythical monsters of the land.

Dungeons of Hinterberg

• Release date: July 18
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

Who says a vacation has to just be relaxing? In Dungeons of Hinterberg, you can explore the Alps and slay some monsters before you head back to your chalet for a hot mug of cocoa. There's a fun gameplay loop of daytime action and forming relationships at night, while the colorful visuals and charming art style make this game an instant attention-grabber. If you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, it'll be available through that subscription service on launch day.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

• Release date: July 18
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

What happens when you mix God of War with Elden Ring and throw some guns into the mix? You get Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, a cool-looking blend of ideas from Ashen developer A44. In a world where the gods are jerks, the only way to successfully pull off some deicide is with a gun and a little bit of divine help. Embrace vengeance, gunpowder, and magic if you want to show the gods who's the boss in this upcoming Souls-lite action game. This will be another day-one release through Xbox Game Pass.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

• Release date: July 18
• Platforms: Switch

A compilation of NES-themed minigames focused on speed, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition looks like it could be a blast from the competitive past. There are over 150 minigames spanning 13 different NES titles, including Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and more. While the game can be purchased digitally, the physical edition looks great as it comes with stickers, art, and a replica of the golden 1990 Nintendo World Championships cartridge. At $60, that's a lot more financially palatable than the authentic version which sold for an absurd amount of cash a decade ago.

Deluxe edition

• Preorder at Best Buy - Available now (already sold out once)
• Preorder at GameStop - Available now (already sold out once)
• Preorder at Target -- Available now

EA Sports College Football 25

• Release date: July 19
• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PS5

Who's ready for some football? EA is, as this year's entry in EA Sports College Football is full of school spirit. Aiming to be the most authentic take on college football yet, the game has gone the extra mile to replicate the real-life look and style of the sport as seen on campuses. Expect all the usual over-the-top grandeur of a weekend college football game, as well as some interesting gameplay mechanics to capture the essence of a home-team advantage or make you feel like you're at a disadvantage during an away game.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

• Release date: July 19
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

We've seen some fantastic samurai games released over the last couple of years, but Capcom is aiming to be the most fantastical of the lot. Set in a mythical land full of monsters and gods, Path of the Goddess sees you play as Soh, a masked warrior who protects the villages around Mt. Kafuku. During the daytime, Soh will work to free villagers and recruit them in his mission, and at night, those human resources will help him keep back hordes of enemy spirits. It'll be another day-one release through Xbox Game Pass.

The Star Named EOS

• Release date: July 23
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

Photography is one of life's best hobbies, and if you're in the mood for a story-rich puzzle adventure built around being a shutterbug, you'll want to check out The Star Named EOS. Explore a beautiful hand-drawn world, capture fleeting moments of life through your lens, and uncover the truth of a family mystery in this intriguing game.

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure

• Release date: July 25
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch

Another great game to test your problem-solving skills this month is Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure. Set in a world built on top of an interconnected grid, it's up to you to move grids and columns to progress forward in this charming puzzle-adventure. Playing as Jemma, you'll have to bust the local misfit out of her stifling town and help a world that has become stagnant in this journey of self-discovery.

Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance

• Release date: July 25
• Platforms: PC, iOS, Android

Reinforce! Kingdom Rush titles are some of the best tower-defense games you can enjoy on mobile devices, and for the fifth outing, that formula is being kept intact. Expect challenging landscapes, powerful towers, and dangerous new enemies in this next chapter of the colorful series.

July 2024 games schedule

• Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) -- July 2
• Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (Mac, iOS) -- July 2
• The First Descendant (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) -- July 2
• Zenless Zone Zero (PC, PS5, iOS, Android) -- July 4
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) -- July 5
• Lifeless Moon (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) -- July 9
• Once Human (PC) -- July 9
• Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (Switch) -- July 11
• Anger Foot (PC) -- July 11
• Darkest Dungeon II (PS5, PS4) -- July 15
• Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) -- July 16
• Cataclismo (PC) -- July 16
• EvilVEvil (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) -- July 16
• Flock (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) -- July 16
• Magical Delicacy (PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) -- July 16
• Nobody Wants to Die (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) -- July 17
• Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) -- July 18
• Dungeons of Hinterberg (PC, Xbox Series X|S) -- July 18
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) -- July 18
• Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (Switch) -- July 18
• Schim (PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) -- July 18
• EA Sports College Football 25 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) -- July 19
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) -- July 19
• Été (PC) -- July 23
• F1 Manager 2024 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) -- July 23
• Rawmen: Food Fighter Arena (PC) -- July 23
• The Star Named EOS (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) -- July 23
• Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (PlayStation 5, Switch, PC) -- July 25
• Earth Defense Force 6 (PS5, PS4, PC) -- July 25
• Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance (PC, iOS, Android) -- July 25
• Thrasher (Quest 3, Quest 2, PC) -- July 25
• Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (Switch) -- July 25
• One Piece Odyssey (Switch) -- July 26

Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom.

Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down the guns from Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, including the Spas-12 inspired Haldeman shotgun, the Sweet Sixteen, and the Pile Bunker, Ashmead. 00:00 - Opening 00:36 - MA-E-211 SAMPU 02:35 - WR-0777 SWEET SIXTEEN 05:00 - SG-026 HALDEMAN 07:36 - MA-E-210 ETSUJIN 08:58 - WR-0555 ATTACHE 10:27 - DF-GR-07 GOU-CHEN 11:47 - MA-T-222 KYORAI 13:00 - HG-003 COQUILLETT + HG-004 DUCKETT 14:20 - DF-ET-09 TAI-YA

💾

💾