Cadence of Hyrule demo available now!

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Noah Hunter
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Nintendo of Europe has announced a demo for Cadence of Hyrule, the Crypt of the NecroDancer and The Legend of Zelda crossover.

A free demo of Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda is now available. You can download it from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch, or via this page – just sign in and press the “Download demo” button to get started!**

Keep the beat to keep Hyrule from meeting certain doom in Cadence of Hyrule – Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda on Nintendo Switch. Discover a one-of-a-kind rhythmic action-adventure that combines the gameplay of Crypt of the NecroDancer with the unique setting and music of The Legend of Zelda series.

You can download the demo on the Nintendo eShop right now!

New Pokémon Sword and Shield Trailer Showcases New Villain Team and Galarian Forms

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AOXEN
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A brand new Pokémon Sword and Shield trailer from the official Pokémon Youtube channel gave us a look at the new villain team, Team Yell, along with some new pokémon and forms exclusive to the Galar region.

Among these are the new Galarian Zigzagoon, Galarian Weezing and a Pikachu look-a-like named Morpeko. Morpeko seems to have two forms, a happy “full belly” form, and an angry “hangry” form. These forms suggest the pokémon changes shape depending on how much it eats. We also got our first look at the snide and cocky rival, Bede. This trailer not only showcasing our new rival but also showing some insight into what Team Yell is all about. Marnie, a trainer and the target of Team Yell’s fanaticism is also shown briefly sporting a gothic style outfit, with spiked boots to match. Team Yell also is wearing the same color scheme, it seems and will follow her wherever she may go.

Sword and Shield look to be introducing a lot of fun new forms, Pokémon and a zany as always villain team to follow in Team Skull’s footsteps from the previous entries, Sun and Moon. The new forms look as creative as always, and it will be interesting to see what other Pokémon will get a makeover and what exactly this design philosophy will entail.

The new Guilty Gear and Under Night In-Birth EXE:Late[cl-r] will be playable at ArcREVO America 2019

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Soul Kiwami
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Guilty Gear

Arc System Works had some major surprises at EVO 2019. Luckily, it wont be long until fans have the opportunity to play some of these new titles! Arc System Works has confirmed that the new Guilty Gear and Under Night In-Birth EXE:Late[cl-r] will be playable at ArcREVO America 2019. ArcREVO America 2019 World Tour Finals run from November 16th to the 17th and will be held in Los Angeles. Lastly, more information about ArcREVO 2019 can be found on the official site.

Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more news regarding Arc System Works and fighting games like Guilty Gear! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on Twitter.

Mary Skelter 2 for Switch releases on October 22nd in North America, October 23rd in Europe

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Soul Kiwami
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Mary Skelter

Idea Factory has announced the release date for the Switch version of Mary Skelter 2! It releases digitally on the Switch eShop on October 22nd in North America and the following day in Europe. Additionally, the Switch release includes a remake of the previous game, Mary Skelter: Nightmares.

Read up on an overview about both these games below:

Mary Skelter: Nightmares is a 3D dungeon crawling RPG that was released on the PlayStation®Vita in September 2017.
Merging puzzle-solving, heart-racing chases, and interactive dungeons, the game tells a tale of blood and madness,
which are laced into the game’s mechanics.

Mary Skelter™ 2 evolves these core elements, to bring to you a world teeming with twists and turns, topped with an innovative system working off of the game’s previous concept of blood and madness.

Mary Skelter 2 revisits the previous game by including
the full remake of Mary Skelter: Nightmares.
Improvements made in the remake have been
reflected in Mary Skelter 2, for an even more intense experience.

For more information about Mary Skelter 2 and a variety of official screenshots, visit the official site. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for more news and updates about JRPGs in the future!

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New Switch models will use IGZO display panels by Sharp

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo Switch

Wall Street Journal has reported that Sharp will provide their IGZO display panels for new Switch models. Sharp Vice President Katsuaki Nomura further explains this in the Wall Street Journal report:

IGZO – indium gallium zinc oxide – is a semiconducting material that the Osaka-based display maker was first to use in mass-produced display panels. Its features include high resolution, low energy consumption and durability.

“We will provide what we are most good at, IGZO,” said Sharp Executive Vice President Katsuaki Nomura, when asked what type of displays it was providing to a videogame client. The Wall Street Journal reported in March that Sharp was set to be a supplier for Nintendo’s flagship Switch console this year.

Sharp’s Mr. Nomura didn’t specify which model would feature the IGZO displays.

Today’s Switch uses older amorphous silicon display technology, originally from Japan Display Inc. but now from Taiwanese suppliers.

As of now, the Switch revision with better battery life is available for purchase. Switch Lite releases on September 20th. Final Weapon will keep you all updated on which Switch models use this display panel once more information is provided.

Death Stranding is no longer listed as PS4 exclusive

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Shawn Robinson
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Death Stranding

If you’re like me, you’re very interested in the release of Death Stranding but don’t have the PS4 for it. Well, today may just be our lucky day. Death Stranding has been removed from the PS4 exclusives page on their website, spelling a potential release on another platform.

If you head to PlayStation’s PS4 exclusives page, you’ll notice it’s currently missing. Using the WayBack machine shows that it was there, meaning there was likely a reason for its removal. It didn’t happen too long ago either, as you can find the listing as late as May 26th. As for what platform (or platforms) the game will now release on is currently unknown, though rumors have been saying PC. Take that with a grain of salt though, as it could easily not be the case.

Either way, this should be great news for all of us who don’t own a PS4. If you don’t already know what Death Stranding is, it’s an upcoming action game from the mind of Hideo Kojima. You may know him better from the Metal Gear Solid games. The game will be releasing on November 8th, 2019 for PlayStation (and potentially another platform).

Are you excited for Death Stranding on another platform? Be sure to let Final Weapon know.

Square Enix announces Gamescom 2019 lineup, includes playable Final Fantasy VII Remake

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Soul Kiwami
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Square Enix

Square Enix has announced their Gamescom 2019 lineup. Gamescom runs from August 20th to the 24th from Cologne, Germany. In addition, highly anticipated RPGs such as Final Fantasy VII Remake and Trials of Mana are playable at the event. Here are the details:

Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4)

For the first time in Europe, visitors will experience the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake, with a hands-on demo showcasing the reimagining of the iconic original game that redefined the RPG genre. Across 72 stations, show attendees will get their first look at the game before its release on March 3, 2020.

Final Fantasy XIV Online (PS4, PC)

Critically-acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online returns to Gamescom, with a booth powered by Acer latest Predator gaming hardware to maximise everyone’s gaming experience. Intense challenges, great prizes and an exclusive program of stage shows with the makers of the game including Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, and Main Scenario Writer and World Lore Creator Banri Oda will be taking place throughout the week, all culminating in a big cosplay competition on Friday, August 23. Finally, the largest Final Fantasy XIV Online Fan Gathering to ever take place in Germany is set to shake Cologne on the evening of Friday, August 23. More information on how to attend can be found here.

Kingdom Hearts III (PS4, Xbox One)

The playable demo for Kingdom Hearts III as seen in the release of the game earlier this year.

Life is Strange 2: Episode 4 ‘Faith’ (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Life is Strange 2: Episode 4 ‘Faith’ debuts at Gamescom 2019. Experience the trailer for the riveting next chapter in the Diaz brothers’ journey towards a new life in Mexico, as the story reaches its most thrilling and complex entry yet. The second season of the award-winning franchise from Square Enix External Studios and the Life is Strange team at Dontnod Entertainment, continues on August 22, 2019.

Marvel’s Avengers (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia)

In a worldwide first, fans at Gamescom 2019 will play a hands-on demo for Marvel’s Avengers! Gamers at the Square Enix booth will battle as Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor experiencing the preliminary incident of this original Avengers story, launching on May 15, 2020.

Trials of Mana (PS4, Switch, PC)

Trials of Mana, the latest title in the revered Mana series and full remake of the RPG classic, will make its global debut at the show with a brand-new playable demo. Entirely rebuilt and revamped with action RPG battle, leveling, and skill systems as well as modern 3D graphics, attendees can check out an early section of the game, playing as just some of the memorable characters that the full game will offer when it launches in early 2020.

Other

The Square Enix booth will also offer a sneak peek at merchandise prototypes for the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake, as well as an open demo space for visitors to try out the latest Square Enix Products board games.

As a reminder, there is an opening night stream for Gamescom happening on August 19th. Many announcements are to be expected from this stream. Final Weapon will keep you all updated on more information regarding Gamescom 2019, stay tuned!

Vampyr, Warhammer: Chaosbane, and more coming to Origin Access

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Shawn Robinson
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If you’re a subscriber to EA’s Origin Access program, you have a lot to look forward to this month. EA have announced today that eight more titles will be coming to the Origin Access program. One of those games is for strictly Premier subscribers. Those eight games are as follows:

Vampyr – Considered a sleeper hit by many, you must traverse the streets of London in order to save (or feed on) the people. Use the upgrades you have at your disposal to accomplish these tasks in a story rich campaign.

Warhammer: Chaosbane – An action RPG in which you save a world ravaged by the hordes of chaos. This game is the only Premier game on this list, and sits at around a 70% as well

Overcooked – Serve dishes and yell at your friends in this cooking sim developed by Ghost Town Games. This game is at around an 80%, especially good for a group of IRL friends.

The Escapists – A classic top down prison escape game, filled with all the silliness you’d expect. With a 75% average, this is worth getting into (and escaping).

Mugsters – You must use your tools in order to take out aliens and save humanity in this puzzle game. The game has a 70% average score.

Yoku’s Island Express – If platformers are your thing, then Yoku’s has you covered. With the uniqueness of pinball added into the mix, this game is definitely one you’ll want to have a go at.

Dear Esther – For those of you who really enjoy story-driven games, you’ll love Dear Esther. Read through letters to a husband’s deceased wife and discover what truly led you to where you are now.

Renowned Explorers: International Society – For fans of turn-based strategy games, you might want to try this title. You must assemble a team of three unique characters in order to conquer all the different expeditions. This title is a 70% score, being worth a solid attempt.

And that’s all for this month of Origin Access. If you haven’t heard of it already, Origin Access is a subscription program from EA. You can pay a premium every month in order to play a host of titles, with Premier offering newer and bigger titles in its lineup. If you’re looking to sign up, you can do so here. These titles will come to the program on August 20th.

Google Stadia Connect to take place on August 19th

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AUGMC
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With Gamescom around the corner, it has just been announced that Google will be hosting their second ever Google Stadia Connect around the time of said gaming event on August 19th at 10AM PDT. Unlike the last Stadia Connect, Google is being very vague about what will be shown off at this Connect. “Tune in for all the details” is the information that was provided to us to describe this Connect. As a comparison, before the last Stadia Connect, we were told that we would receive launch information, game announcements, and pricing. It seems likely that we will receive new game announcements at the very least. An exact release date in November also seems like a safe bet of what we will know after August 19th.

Let’s do it again. On 8/19, #StadiaConnect is back and bigger than ever. Tune in at 10AM PDT / 7PM CEST for all the details – then come get hands-on with the future of gaming for yourself at our #Gamescom booth! 

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 – Winds of Magic releases August 13th

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Shawn Robinson
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Fans of Vermintide 2 rejoice! The upcoming Winds of Magic expansion has been announced to release on August 13th for all platforms. Fatshark took to a stream on their official Twitch page to both announce the news and open up pre-orders.

Winds of Magic will bring an entirely new faction into the Reikland, known as the Beastmen. The five heroes must stop this new enemy and the pre-existing ones from claiming it as a Herdstone and bringing disaster to the empire. This new faction isn’t all that’s changed though. There will also be a heightened level cap and new difficulty for players to progress through (with new talents for each tree). The game will also introduce an entirely new level, new weapons for each of the heroes, and more! You can read more details regarding the expansion here.

Winds of Magic soars into the game August 13th for $19.99, but pre-ordering right now grants access to the Open Beta. This open beta lasts all the way till release, leaving you plenty of time to test things out.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is co-op action game developed and published by Fatshark. In the game, you take on one of five heroes on a quest to end hordes of Rotbloods and Skaven. The game is currently having a sale, available for just $8.49 on PC. Otherwise, it’s available for Xbox One and PS4 as well.

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