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    Dungeon Defenders: Awakened releases for Switch and PC in February 2020

    Chromatic Games has announced that Dungeon Defenders: Awakened will release first for Switch and PC in February 2020! Here’s an overview of the game and a brand new trailer:

    About

    Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is a brand-new, cooperative, tower defense action RPG that recaptures the soul of the original Dungeon Defenders.

    Here at Chromatic Games, we all agree—let’s go back to the roots of what made the original Dungeon Defenders so amazing!

    Key Features

      • Unreal Engine 4 – We current-gen now, defenders! This opens up the possibility for unparalleled visuals, cross-platform support and faster development!

      • Four-Player Split-Screen Local Multiplayer – This needs no description!

      • Four-Player Online / Offline Multiplayer – Strategize and defend together!

      • Nintendo Switch – Not only released on PC, but also Nintendo! Joy-Cons! Motion controls! Portability! Huzzah!

      • New Story – Travel back in time as our young Apprentice, Squire, Huntress and Monk thwart the Old Ones’ latest scheme!

      • New Bosses – Sharpen your blades and magi-fy your staves, you’re going to need it!

      • New Maps – Your journey will take you to new areas in the world of Etheria.

      • Improved Attacks – Slashing, slamming and shooting animations that pack a punch!

      • Buttery Smooth Movement – Slide and glide with great finesse as you defeat the hordes you doth protest! We rhyme-gen now!

      • Beautiful User Interfaces – Be in awe of ALL the menus!

      • Visual Fidelity++ – Think Dungeon Defenders II, but on steroids.

      • Stat Improvements – Understand how gear affects your gameplay with greater clarity!

      • Vastly Better Inventory – Organization never looked so good!

      • Gamepad Actually Being Great – A more responsive and modernized control scheme that also takes full advantage of the Nintendo Switch.

      • Access Inventory Anywhere – The power of the Forge is in your pocket!

      • Tactical Map Overhaul – Get all the information you need to be a legendary tactician!

      • Twitch Integration – With a seamless chat overlay and the ability to vote on game-changing mutators, Twitch viewers will influence the fate of streamers and potentially spawn their doom.

      • Better Chat Functionality – Communicate strategies on slaying the armies that await!

      • Tons of Quality of Life – Mini-map improvements, mana acquisition, lane wisps, multi-hero experience—there’s so much quality of life it’ll affect you IRL!

      • And so much more! – New heroes? Towers?

    Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest gaming news and updates!

    Devil May Cry 5 and more hit Xbox Game Pass today!

    Arguably one of the best deals in gaming right now, Xbox Game Pass offers players a library with over a 100 games and Xbox One Exclusives day one.  Today at Gamescom, we got a huge announcement with a few surprise announcements.

    Devil May Cry 5, Stellaris: Console Edition, and Age of Empires DE are available right now on Xbox Game Pass console and PC.  If you’re like me and can’t wait to get your hands on Devil May Cry 5, start installing right now!

    Also coming soon to Xbox Game Pass will be the new survival horror game Blair Witch.  Blair Witch will scare the crap out of us on August 30th.

     

    The Touryst releases in November for Switch

    Shin’en Multimedia’s next game, The Touryst, will release on Switch this November! More news about this island exploration RPG will arrive at a later date. Here’s an overview of the game provided by Shin’en Multimedia:

    Description
    You are just arriving at Monument Island. Want to go swimming? Or rather take a dive into the deep sea? Or do you want to visit the amusement arcade, do some shopping, dance at the beach party? Fancy some surfing? Or will you talk with the strange old tourist and listen what he has to say about these ancient mysterious monuments..

    Features
    Discover exotic islands and explore ancient monuments
    Climb into deep mines and uncover secret passages
    Make the trip you always wanted and enjoy the tourist life
    An action adventure as varied as real life
    Never seen before visuals, at 60fps and up to 1080p
    Enjoy your vacation!

    Supported Play Styles
    TV Mode
    Tabletop Mode
    Handheld Mode

    Supported Controllers
    Joy-Con™
    Joy-Con™ grip
    Nintendo Switch™ Pro Controller

    Tokyo Ghoul: re Call to Exist releases on November 14th in Japan, November 15th in the west

    Tokyo Ghoul: re Call to Exist will release in Japan on November 14th and the following day in the west for PS4 and PC. Bandai Namco also announced some early purchase bonuses for Japam, including the “Kaneki Transformation Set” and “Bonus Mask Set.” Here’s an overview of the game by Bandai Namco:

    Tokyo Ghoul: re Call to Exist’s fast-paced action will lead players on a gruesome journey where survival is the only goal. Fans will choose their side in the war between Ghouls or Investigators, each with its own unique abilities and weapons to master. Players will use their Kagune or Quinque to take down powerful foes, battling alongside or against friends via online matches where Ghoul and Investigator fight for survival against one another in action-packed four-versus-four showdowns.

    Cat Quest II releases on September 24th for PC, this fall for PS4, Xbox One and Switch

    PQube Games has announced that Cat Quest II releases for PC on September 24th while console versions release later this fall. More news about this cat focused RPG will arrive at a later date. Here’s an overview and official trailer provided by PQube Games:

    Cat Quest II is a 2D open-world action-RPG set in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Under threat from a continuing war between the cats of Felingard and the advancing dogs of the Lupus Empire, Cat Quest II tells the tail of two kings, brought together against their will, on a journey of paw-some discovery to reclaim their thrones.

    Play as both a cat and dog as you explore their kingdoms solo or with a friend! Quest in a world filled with magic, curious monsters, and go on a catventure like never before! Expanding on the original with more explosive spells, new weapon options, and local co-op – Cat Quest II improves on all aspects of the universally adored indie sensation. Stay tuned for more news soon!

    Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news and updates!

    Risk of Rain 2 coming to Switch this summer

    Hopoo Games and Gearbox Publishing have announced that Risk of Rain 2 is heading to Switch this summer! The multiplayer rogue-like looter game released for Steam on March 29th earlier this year. Here’s a brief overview of the game on Steam and the Nintendo Indie World trailer:

    Co-op roguelike action:
    The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. No run will ever be the same with randomized stages, enemies, bosses, and items. Play solo, or team up with up to four friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.

    Streets of Rage 4 Cherry Hunter trailer, platforms announced

    Dotemu has announced that Streets of Rage 4 will be heading to PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Switch! Along with this announcement, Dotemu uploaded a new trailer focused around Cherry Hunter. Cherry is a new character in Streets of Rage 4, daughter of Adam Hunter from the first Streets of Rage. Here’s an overview and the trailer:

    Streets of Rage 4 will make its way on to PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch!

    Cherry Hunter is the daughter of Adam Hunter from the original Streets of Rage.
    Her interest in following in her father’s footsteps and becoming a cop soon faded out, replaced by her love of music. Nowadays, she plays with her electro progressive rock band.

    Streets of Rage 4 will be the first entry to the core series in 25 years, standing as Axel and Blaze’s glorious return to serving up side-scrolling beatdowns. With lush hand-drawn animations, new combat abilities, and fresh tracks from an amazing team of composers, Streets of Rage 4 will be a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

    Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more news regarding Streets of Rage 4 and games from Dotemu and Sega.

    Skater XL coming to Switch in 2020

    Skater XL

    Easy Day Studios announced that Skater XL is heading to Switch in 2020 during Nintendo’s Indie World presentation. Here’s an overview of the game from the official Steam page:

    From the people who brought you Skater, which reached #1 sports game world-wide for mobile, Skater XL is an evolution in skateboarding games.

    Experience unparalleled board control and responsiveness while you skate legendary real-world skate spots. Style your tricks the way you want, from the way you flip the board to the way you move your feet. Feel connected to your board like never before.

    Style and Control: With new ground breaking and intuitive controls, skateboarding in a video game has never felt more authentic, fluid, and responsive. Style tricks any way you want and make every trick and line your own.

    Legendary Spots: Shred real world legendary skate spots, like the LA Courthouse which is featured in early access.

    Ori and the Blind Forest is coming to the Nintendo Switch on September 27th!

    At long last, Ori and the Blind Forest has finally been revealed for the Nintendo Switch. This game has been heavily rumored for some time now, so it’s nice to finally see an official reveal. This was revealed during Nintendo’s Indie World presentation.

    The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, Ori must journey to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel. Experience a visually stunning, hand-crafted adventure with a deeply emotional story in Ori and the Blind Forest from Moon Studios.

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    Ori and the Blind Forest is the 4th Microsoft related title to head to the Nintendo Switch. It follows Minecraft, Cuphead, and New Super Lucky’s Tale. Ori and the Blind Forest will be releasing on the Nintendo Switch on September 27th, 2019.

    Superhot revealed for the Nintendo Switch, releasing today!

    Superhot has been revealed for the Nintendo Switch during Nintendo’s Indie World presentation! The game will be releasing today! Here’s the game’s official description from Steam!

    SUPERHOT is the first person shooter where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It’s just you, outnumbered and outgunned, grabbing weapons off fallen enemies to shoot, slice, and maneuver through a hurricane of slow-motion bullets.