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Submarine Exploration / Action game Diluvion releasing on February 2nd!

Gambitious Digital Entertainment has announced that indie developer Arachnid Games’ submarine exploration and action adventure title Diluvion will release on February 2 for Windows PC and Mac on Steam and GOG.com.

Set in a vast undersea world after a flood traps humanity beneath a ceiling of impenetrable ice, Diluvion lets players captain their own submersibles on a quest for riches and survival. There are nine unique vessels to command, each upgradeable with new weapons and specialized crew members to defend against hostile ships or other terrors lurking beneath the waves in real-time 3D combat.

But fighting isn’t the only key to staying alive; players will also have to manage food and oxygen, salvage and trade loot, collect bounties, and discover the depths of a dangerous world brimming with uncharted harbors, factions, stories and secrets. Captains can even build their own home bases of operation to shelter their fleets while growing in notoriety and wealth.

Diluvion is available for pre-order now, and players who purchase it before release will receive a 15% discount, the Captain’s Journal, which documents the game’s rich lore, and a pre-order exclusive“Deringer” submarine to use in-game. A Collector’s Edition version of the game will also be available at launch and will include a comprehensive digital art book, an exclusive playable submarine called“Manta,” and a downloadable copy of the game’s original soundtrack, composed by Michael Ward.

New Troll and I trailer highlights the game’s protagonists; game releasing March 24th!

Video game publisher Maximum Games, in partnership with developer Spiral House, has today released a brand-new trailer for its upcoming action adventure game, Troll and I. Today’s trailer highlights the game’s heroes, Otto and Troll, and the challenges they will face together as their relationship grows and evolves over the course of their journey.

Taking place in the majestic mountains and lush forests of post-World War II, 1950’s-era Scandinavia, Troll and I follows the adventure of a teenage boy and the unlikely friendship he develops with a massive, mythical Troll. Though Otto moved to the backwoods with his family to live in harmony with nature, he now finds himself at the mercy of the unforgiving wilderness, ripped from his village when ruthless hunters looking for Troll destroy his home. Now with a bounty on his head, and forced into hiding to survive, Otto encounters and befriends Troll, an elusive creature of folklore and legend who has managed to stay hidden from the world…until now. Thrown together by circumstances out of their control, two stories of desperate survival become one.

Humans aren’t the only adversaries this duo will face off against during their journey. The hunters, in pursuit of their prize, have unwittingly awakened ancient evils from the depths of the earth, vicious kobolds and worse. Otto and Troll must work together, using their respective strengths and inherent skills to complement each other’s weaknesses if they are to survive the dire circumstances they find themselves in. No matter the unpredictable challenges they may face, be it supernatural or of this world, Otto and Troll have each other’s backs and will face them, together. Troll and I features a combat system that allows contrasting abilities for each character: Troll and his highly damaging attacks can crush enemies in one blow while Otto incorporates more quick and nimble moves. Troll and Otto can also cohesively act as one to fight off rivals, solve puzzles and complete missions. Each employs their own distinct presence and gameplay functionality.

Utilizing cooperative split-screen multiplayer, play locally with a friend, as teamwork is absolutely pivotal to staying alive. With a dynamic duo like Otto and Troll, the local co-op feature allows for shared collaboration between two gamers, creating an experience equally captivating for both players. Troll and I is currently in development from Spiral House and will be published by Maximum Games. The game will be available on March 21, 2017 in North America and on March 24, 2017 in Europe.

Titans Finally Make Their Mark in Dragon Blaze’s Latest Update

The Titans have joined the fray. Dragon Blaze’s latest update has included the formidable Titans to aid players. Titans are the newest category of allies that players can deify using certain material heroes. Accompanying the Titans are a new type of essence called Titan essence.

Striking Atlas: The seemingly simple and exuberant young girl Atlas is actually one of the most powerful Titans. Her power is so great that when her golden fists sparkle, the number of stars in the sky rise. Her normal attack removes one enemy buff.

  • Nuclear Punch – Atlas’s powerful punch is her signature. Deals 3861% damage on 1 enemy (excluding Dragon Busters) with a 100% chance and launches them out of battle for 30 sec. If the battle ends before the enemy returns, the enemy is considered dead.
  • I’m Mad! – Atlas seethes with anger and loses self-control. Increase’s Atla’s ATK by 11%, CRIT damage by 87, and armor penetration by 89 for 12 seconds.
  • You Can’t Lay a Finger on Me! – Atlas casts a buff that allows her to evade all attacks for 11 seconds and increases attack speed by 192% and fixed damage by 101%. She cannot evade skills which have a 100% chance to hit.

Priestess of Light, Thetis: Thetis blesses her allies by accessing the power of holy prayer. By revering light, Thetis can change curse and life in order to manipulate the wickedness from enemies. Her normal attack heals an ally’s HP.

  • Sacred Pall – Her faith in the holy changes malevolence aimed at her allies into goodwill. Grants a buff to all allies that changes damage received into heals for 5.8 seconds.
  • Protective Instinct – Thetis’s cute presence causes her allies to become naturally protective of her. Increases all party member’s ATK by 60%, ATK speed by 36% and STA by 22% for 15.5 seconds.
  • Blessing of Light – Casts a buff to one party member that can reflect all debuffs for six seconds.

Titan Essence: The update includes the all-new Titan essence, which can be used to deify Titan allies. Titan essences can be gathered in Chapter 4 story maps as well as purchased in the shop. Users can also select Titan essences when receiving essence select rewards. Both Hero and Light essences cannot be obtained in Chapter 4 maps.

First 4 Figures Presents The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask LED Life-Size Replica Mask

At 25 inches tall, the Life Size Replica features The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask hung on a tree stump ready to unleash its true power to whoever becomes its wearer.

In the Exclusive edition, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask will have LED’s included allowing the eyes to glow brightly, truly bringing the entire piece to life.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask will be the first Life Size Replica in the Zelda collection to be released in Q3 2017.

You can check it out up there below the title!

Asdivine Hearts releasing on PS4 in North America today!!

KEMCO proudly announces the release of Asdivine Hearts for PlayStation set to hit the North American PlayStation Store today. The game will be made available for PlayStation4, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation Vita supporting Cross Buy. Standard price is $14.99, but PS Plus users will have a special 10% OFF discount during the first two weeks! For more information, please visit the PlayStation Store.

One year prior, the world of Asdivine was enveloped by a brilliant flash of light. Since that time, the influence of shadow has only continued to grow ever more powerful across the face of the land. And though the event itself was undoubtedly connected with the heavens, few people seem to have realized the far-reaching implications of what transpired. Now turning to the present, a surprising revelation awaits a young man by the name of Zack and his childhood friend, Stella, in the capital from a chubby cat claiming to be none other than the Light Deity and declaring the world to be on the verge of a great collapse. Although skeptical at first, this band of unlikely adventurers soon finds this chance encounter to be only the beginning of an adventure set to not only change their lives, but their fates, as well.

Features

Groundbreaking Visual Quality: The world of Asdivine has been rendered with stunning detail, from meandering clouds to lapping waves, sparkling magic to slithering creatures, and even dynamic skill effects.
Limitless Customization: By taking puzzle piece-like jewels and setting them in a box known as a “rubix,” players are able to customize characters in ways like never before!
Loads of Extra Content: The game features plenty of subquests, a battle arena, treasure to dig for, and an enemy guide to collect information for. How far can you level and how many millions of damage can you dish out? All these challenges await you and more!

Xenoraid Brings Fresh Starfighting Action to Playstation Vita by releasing today!

Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot’em with a fresh take on the genre. Xenoraid’s gameplay is accessible to all action game fans. The missions are driven procedurally, so there are no memorization requirements. Real time fighter and squadron management features give the game a strategic dimension, while three survival levels with online leaderboards provide replay value.

Features:

  • Experience dynamic shoot’em up action with no level memorization
  • Switch between four fighters in the heat of combat
  • Manage your squadron with weapon and tech upgrades
  • Master advanced shooting mechanics like fighter tilting and weapon heat
  • Fight through a Campaign mode with more than 40 missions and four boss fights
  • Compete in three endless Survival stages with online leaderboards

Xenoraid for PS Vita: https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/xenoraid/cid=UP4403-PCSE00897_00-XENORAID00000000

THQ Nordic Partners with 343 Industries and Microsoft Studios for Physical Retail Release of Halo Wars 2 on Windows 10!

THQ Nordic is partnering with Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries to bring Halo Wars 2 for Windows 10 to retail stores worldwide via physical packaging release. In addition, purchases of the physical retail release of Halo Wars 2 on Windows 10 PC will grant digital access to the Xbox One version via Xbox Play Anywhere.

Both the Standard and Ultimate Edition of Halo Wars 2 will be available at retail stores with high-quality packaging. The physical retail release of Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition is stunning and provides fans with four-day early access to the core game, a Season Pass and Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, an enhanced version of the original Halo Wars that is playable on both Windows 10 and Xbox One as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

Halo Wars 2 Ultimate Edition includes four-day early access, releasing on February 17, 2017, retailing at 79,99 EUR/USD, and the Standard Edition will release on February 21, 2017, retailing at 59,99 EUR/USD.

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book & Nights of Azure getting bonus content on Steam!

KOEI TECMO Europe is pleased to reveal the bonuses included with each of its two upcoming GUST Studios titles headed to PC via Steam, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book and Nights of Azure. On the 7thFebruary 2017, PC gamers will have the opportunity to step into the mysterious and colourful world of Atelier Sophie and experience Gust’s first action RPG in the dramatic story of Nights of Azure. A new trailer was released today alongside a selection of assets showcasing the breadth of bonus content available for PC players to enjoy free of charge at launch.

Atelier Sophie offers players a wide variety of DLC included with its Steam release, including a collection of items to aid players on their adventure, background music packs featuring fan favorite tracks from the Atelier series, an additional “Hidden Archive” map and a selection of delightful costumes for Plachta, such as the Doll Making costume Viorage, Silver Tail, Mascoty, Lady Saber, Saint Knight and the Aqua Suit. Nights of Azure will include the adorable Gust-chan support character, who can be summoned to gain an upper hand in battles. In addition, those who purchase Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book and Nights of Azure together will receive a 20% bundle discount.

DC Universe Online reaches it’s 6th anniversary! Comes with brand new event!

The sixth anniversary of Daybreak Games’ DC Universe Online (DCUO) is here, and with it comes new limited-time in-game events that will unite Super Heroes and Super-Villains. Players must travel through time to a new version of Metropolis, where a Qwardian invasion from the Antimatter Universe threatens the Earth, and take on the Anti-Monitor to save the world from destruction. All participating characters will be scaled up to a high combat rating to allow players of nearly all levels to join this fight to save the world.

The special Anti-Monitor anniversary event features:

  • New Open World Missions: Metropolis Antimatter Invasion Zone
  • New 8-Player Raid: Centennial Collapse
  • New Gear, Collections, Feats, and More
    • New Anti-Monitor-inspired gear
    • New auto-leveling gear set
    • New base items and consumables

An all-new Anniversary Time Capsule is also available to players, featuring Qwardian-inspired gear, mods and styles.

More information about this new content and time capsule can be found at:
https://www.dcuniverseonline.com/news/dcuo-anti-monitor-anniversary-event-2017

Whew….I know that I often complain about not having enough news, but that was a doozy! See ya next time folks!

~Ciao!