The first trailer for the upcoming anime series Godzilla Singular Point has been released. The show is set to hit Netflix in June 2021.
The Godzilla Singular Point trailer might be less than two minutes long, but it delivers a lot. The show focuses on two young scientists, Mei and Yun, who team up to fight a new kaiju threat that is emerging from the earth. There’s mecha action, exploding buildings, dinosaurs, tentacled beasts, and of course, Godzilla himself. It all looks hugely entertaining and superbly animated–check the trailer out below.
Godzilla Singular Point is produced by anime studios Bones (My Hero Academia) and Orange (Beastars), and directed by Atsushi Takahashi (Blue Exorcist: The Movie). It’s a 13-episode series that premiered on Japanese Netflix last month. It doesn’t have a confirmed US release date yet, but will be here in June.
The show will join a variety of other animated Godzilla titles that are available on Netflix, which include Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle, and Godzilla: The Planet Eater. Kaiju fans can also expect a second season of the animated Netflix series Pacific Rim: The Black, which was announced earlier this month.
Pokemon Go‘s Sustainability Week event will run from April 20-25, developer Niantic has announced. The event will feature increased spawns of Poison, Grass, and other kinds of Pokemon, and you’ll have your first chance to catch Shiny Trubbish as well as the new Gen 6 monster, Binacle.
Throughout Sustainability Week, Grimer, Drilbur, Ferroseed, Trubbish, and other monsters will appear in the wild more frequently than usual, while Diglett, Tangela, Goldeen, Budew, Cherubi, and Finneon will hatch more frequently from 5 km eggs. The aforementioned Binacle will also be appearing as a Raid boss alongside Vileplume, Exeggutor, and other Pokemon.
In addition to the increased Pokemon spawns, there will be new event-exclusive Timed and Field Research tasks. Completing these will lead to encounters with Chespin, Cottonee, Binacle, and other monsters. All players will also be able to claim a free Sustainability Week t-shirt for their avatar from Pokemon Go’s style shop.
Finally, Niantic is holding a real-world sustainability campaign. If players across all of Niantic’s games can work together to hit sustainability-related goals, the studio will unlock various in-game bonuses. The following bonuses will be available in Pokemon Go on April 25 if the goals are met:
Tier 1(2,500 activations): Five-star raids will appear more often.
Tier 2 (5,000 activations): A free bundle containing three Remote Raid Passes will be available in the shop. The rewards from Tier 1 will remain active.
Tier 3 (10,000 activations): A 2× Catch XP bonus will be live. The rewards from Tiers 1 and 2 will remain active.
Sustainability Week kicks off at 10 AM local time on April 20 and runs until 8 PM local time on April 25. You can read more details about the event on the official Pokemon Go blog.
In the meantime, Pokemon Go’s Rivals’ Week event runs until April 18. As part of that event, Pokemon that have well-known rivalries, such as Zangoose and Seviper, are appearing more frequently. Niantic has also introduced a couple of new monsters to the game, including the Gen 6 Pokemon Skrelp and Clauncher, as well as Therian Forme Landorus.
Pokemon Go’s Friendship Day event, meanwhile, will take place on April 24. Throughout that event, Grass-types such as Chikorita, Cottonee, and Foongus will appear in the wild more often than usual, and there will be a new Collection Challenge to complete and various other bonuses.
NEO: The World Ends With You is set to release July 27 for Nintendo Switch and PS4. It will also arrive on PC via the Epic Games Store at some point this summer. You can preorder the game now (see it on Amazon).
A sequel to the Nintendo DS original from 2007, this new installment stars a new cast of high schoolers who run amok in Shibuya and are forced to compete in the “Reapers’ Game.” Sounds spooky. Read on for to find out where you can preorder a copy for yourself right now.
Preorder NEO: The World Ends With You at the PlayStation Store, and you’ll receive a free avatar set. You’ll also get the Legendary Threads Set, which is described like this: “This gear set contains five equippable items once used by the legendary Neku. These items are normally unavailable until you proceed considerably far in the story, so they will give you a leg up in the early days of the Game, and provide you with powerful unlockable abilities that will serve you well until the very end!”
NEO: The World Ends With You is a full-on sequel to the 2007 original, a well-received JRPG that debuted on the Nintendo DS and has since been released on mobile and as an enhanced port for Nintendo Switch.
This new game follows Rindo, a high schooler who gets caught up in the mysterious “Reapers’ Game,” a life-and-death battle you’re forced to play. Rindo is joined by new characters Fret and Nagi, as well as Minamimoto, who appeared in the original game. This group of heroes is known collectively as the Wicked Twisters. They’ll have to face off against numerous rival teams in “a week-long battle for your lives!”
As you play, you collect “threads” which are not only fashionable, but also impart stat boosts to your characters. You also collect pins that let you unleash “psych” abilities in battle. You control multiple party members at once, but each one can only equip one pin. Your job is to press buttons to deploy psychs in order to defeat your enemies. Over 300 pins are available to find, so you can mix and match to create effective combos.
This installment represents the first time the series has come to PlayStation.
The first part of Final Fantasy XIV‘s Patch 5.5 went live on April 13. Originally announced on February 6, the new update is titled Death Unto Dawn. It will set the stage for the next expansion, Endwalker–the story that will wrap up Hydaelyn and Zodiark’s long running arc.
The second part of Patch 5.5 will release at the end of May, after the digital FFXIV Fan Fest. The following details delve into Patch 5.5, so spoilers beware for those not caught up with the storyline or those that want to go into the new content blind.
In the main storyline, it’s clear Eorzea is facing (yet another) existential threat. In the trailer, all of the Head of States are gathered in what looks like a very important meeting. The narration too implies the need for everybody to fight against a common enemy or else be annihilated. The optional side quest Sorrow of Werlyt will get its conclusion in Patch 5.5 as well.
Players can also expect a new dungeon called Paglth’an and a new trial called Cloud Deck. From the teaser photos, Paglth’an looks set in a conflict-ridden area with an ominous tower of light beaming up into the sky. A new Unreal trial, The Whorleater, features a much harder battle against the primal Leviathan. The Navel Unreal trial is now unavailable.
Patch 5.5 also includes the third part of the 24-player Nier Automata crossover alliance raid series called Tower at Paradigm’s Breach. From the teaser trailer, it looks like players get to face off against the Red Girls. It’s unknown if this is the final Nier Automata-themed raid in FFXIV.
In battle system changes, adjustments were made to Marauder/Warrior, Dark Knight, Monk, Dragoon, and Scholar jobs. Most of these are relatively minor and are slight adjustments to the potency of certain abilities. The biggest change was probably the Monk’s Riddle of Earth ability lasting for 10 seconds instead of six seconds.
And of course, since the true endgame of FFXIV is glamour and housing, we have to mention new stuff in both categories. Luxury traders Edelina in Mor Dhona and Tabeth in Eulmore are selling rare and fancy items. In housing, items from the FFXIV Furnishing design competition are available, including a very nice glowing acorn ceiling lamp.
The latest installment in the Fast & Furious Saga is due to get a new trailer on April 14, according to a string of tweets from the movie’s official Twitter account. The tweets, a series of seconds-long videos showcasing each individual cast member posing next to a sick ride, are far from action-packed, but at least confirm that the movie is indeed still coming out on June 25.
Fast & Furious 9, alternatively known as F9, is an upcoming action movie directed by Justin Lin (True Detective, Community). Lin, who directed previous entries in the franchise like Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift and Fast & Furious 6, has returned as co-writer on F9 alongside Daniel Casey (10 Cloverfield Lane). Check out the recent Twitter thread below for a small taste of what’s ahead.
Noticeably absent from the gang posturing are Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham–who have been spun off into their own franchise–but Lin has drafted in their place another wrestler-turned-actor in John Cena. Additionally, Sung Kang is returning as Han–a beloved character who died in Tokyo Drift, even though it actually takes place after the sixth movie in the series. Also returning are Michelle Rodriguez as Letty, Helen Mirren as Magdalene Shaw, Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce, Ludacris as Tej Parker, and many more. Also, Jordana Brewster returns to the series as Mia after sitting out The Fate of the Furious. Vin Diesel’s 10-year-old son, Vincent Sinclair, also joins the cast in this entry.
F9: The Fast Saga is currently scheduled to be in theaters on June 25. To tide you over in the meantime, you can also check out the movie’s recent Super Bowl trailer.
Comedian Bert Kreischer’s viral story about getting kidnapped by Russian gangsters is getting turned into a movie, with Star Wars actor Mark Hamill on board to star in it.
Hamill and Kreischer himself will appear in the movie, which comes from Godzilla studio Legendary. It’s based on Kreischer’s viral story about his time studying abroad in Russia when he had a run-in with the Russia mob and helped them rob a train.
Hamill will play Kreischer’s father. It’s not a re-telling of the events per se, but instead, the events of the story will catch up with Kreischer 20 years later. Kreischer and his father (Hamill) are now being pursued by the people that he wronged two decades ago.
THR said the movie is being described as “The Hangover meets Midnight Run.” Filming is scheduled to take place in Serbia. You can watch Kreischer tell his original The Machine story in the video below.
Hamill and Kreischer also released silly videos hyping up the movie. It appears they are getting started right away, as Kreischer and Hamill are seen getting on a private jet headed for Serbia.
Kreischer was known for his party animal lifestyle at Florida State University in the late ’90s, and his experiences were documented in a wild 1997 Rolling Stone story, which later become the movie Van Wilder. Kreischer wasn’t involved, however.
Alongside banning another 30,000 cheaters from Call of Duty: Warzone, bringing the total number of permabans up to 475,000, publisher Activision has outlined some steps it’s taking to further combat cheaters across the Call of Duty series like issuing hardware bans to repeat or serial offenders.
This is Warzone’s “seventh high-volume set of bans since February,” Activision said. In a blog post, the publisher discussed what its security and enforcement teams are doing, such as issuing permabans to repeat or serial offenders and using two-factor authentication to put even more obstacles in the way of cheaters.
Increased Call of Duty: Warzone Anti-Cheat Efforts
Utilizing 2-factor authentication to make it harder to access new accounts simply to cheat.
Ramping-up additional resources to support our security and enforcement teams.
Increased frequency of high-volume banwaves in addition to our daily banning of repeat offending accounts.
Improving regular communications and updates.
Other efforts to combat cheating in Call of Duty include issuing daily bans (seven days a week) to individual offenses and repeat offenders, as well as permanently banning the hardware of repeat or serial offenders. Activision said both facets are “integral” and “important” to the team’s efforts to quell rampant cheating.
On top of this, Activision is targeting markets where Warzone players share cheats and resell accounts. The publisher recently banned some 45,000 “fraudulent, black market accounts used by repeat offenders.”
Activision said updates on how cheaters will be dealt with will continue as usual.
This all comes as Activision and co-developers Raven Software and Treyarch Studios have issued various bans across the Call of Duty series since the start of the year. Recently, Activision published a report on a dropper hackers used to gain access to sensitive user data and mine cryptocurrency from victims.
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Although online multiplayer is the focus for many games nowadays, playing games with friends and family on the couch has a distinct appeal. The days when most multiplayer games offered split-screen local multiplayer are gone, but there are still plenty of great options. If you own a PS4 and are looking for some exciting games to play competitively or cooperatively without jumping online, we’ve rounded up a list of the best PS4 split-screen games. We’ve also included multiplayer games that aren’t technically split-screen, as the main focus here is that you can play them with friends and family on one screen. The 25 games we’ve chosen span a wide variety of genres. We’ve arranged this list in alphabetical order, starting with the split-screen PS4 games before moving into other local multiplayer games. You can play all of these games on PS5, too.
Hazelight Studios’ A Way Out was designed to be played cooperatively. In fact, you can only play it cooperatively, and it’s most enjoyable when you’re sitting on the couch next to a friend or loved one. A Way Out stars Leo and Vincent, two convicts who work together to break out of prison and elude authorities. A Way Out has a really interesting approach to both gameplay and story. You and your partner are often separated and perform different tasks to help each other make progress. The mix of puzzle-based, stealth, and action gameplay offers a constantly dynamic experience that funnels into the well-written story that has a surprising amount of heart. Though you’re working together, you’ll also come across fun competitive minigames throughout the adventure.
The Borderlands franchise is one of the rare first-person shooters that still offers split-screen co-op. While all of the games in the series have co-op on one screen, we’re recommending Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, which contains Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, two awesome games with lengthy campaigns. Both games offer split-screen multiplayer for up to four players. Though the loot-focused shooter can be played solo, Borderlands really hits its stride when you team up with friends, especially as you progress further and the action becomes more chaotic.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the latest entry in the long-running first-person shooter franchise, offers split-screen multiplayer for its Zombies and competitive modes. We’re mainly recommending it here for Zombies, which is specifically built with co-op in mind. Black Ops Cold War’s Zombies mode currently has three maps, though it will evolve throughout the year as new seasons drop. Teaming up with a friend to go toe-to-toe with waves of flesh-hungry undead enemies is a ton of fun.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is one of the best RPGs you can play on PS4, whether you’re running solo or with a friend. It’s an old-school role-playing game with a layered turn-based combat system and a captivating open world. Divinity: Original Sin 2 features two-player split-screen co-op, which allows you to explore the massive world and make critical decisions on how to approach combat alongside a friend. It should be noted that Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a lengthy experience that can take well over 50 hours to complete, so it’s quite the time investment. We’d recommend it for those who have experience with tactical RPGs; it’s not really a game for newcomers to the genre to learn the ropes.
Klei Entertainment’s survival game Don’t Starve always felt like a game that would be great to play with friends, but it took a few years for that feeling to be confirmed. The standalone multiplayer expansion Don’t Starve Together released in 2016, and it remains one of the best survival games to play split-screen with a friend today. It has three game modes, each of which offers a different sort of survival experience. The main Survival mode truly emphasizes working together, while Wilderness and Endless modes let you take in the scenery a bit more and feature more forgiving experiences. Don’t Starve Together has a fun and challenging combat system and a gorgeous art style. This is the type of co-op game you can come back to over and over again thanks to its randomly generated environments and dynamic combat encounters that change with each run.
Following in the tradition of A Way Out, Hazelight Studios’ sophomore game It Takes Two is also co-op only. When Rose learns that her parents are divorcing, she consults a book about love and winds up transporting her parents’ minds into the dolls she made of them. The premise is both humorous and rather sad, and It Takes Two manages to tread this line carefully to deliver a charming tale. It Takes Two is also significantly more involved than its predecessor when it comes to gameplay. Playing as the small dolls, you and your partner work together to traverse the larger-than-life environments around the house. It Takes Two has some truly wonderful platforming sequences that require teamwork and ingenuity to complete. It’s one of the best games of 2021 so far and shouldn’t be missed by platforming fans. Though checkpoints are forgiving, It Takes Two does necessitate some platforming skills, so it’s not as approachable for a newcomer as a game like A Way Out.
Traveller’s Tales Lego games have always been great picks for families to play together on the couch, especially those with young kids. The Lego Marvel Collection compiles three fun Lego games in one package: Lego Marvel Superheroes, Lego Marvel’s Avengers, and Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2. These lighthearted adventures let you and another player team up to take down supervillains while playing as well-known Marvel heroes such as Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America. All three of the games have forgiving, easy-to-learn mechanics, which make them great co-op titles to play with your kids or those who don’t game much.
Not much needs to be said about Minecraft, which holds the title as the best-selling video game of all time. On PS4, split-screen multiplayer supports up to four users who work together to craft their own Minecraft worlds. If you’re looking to find games to play with your kids, Minecraft is a superb pick, as it lets their imaginations run wild.
Rocket League has been one of the most popular online multiplayer games around for years, but you can also play it offline with up to four players on one screen. Rocket League is a ridiculously fun sports game that is essentially soccer with a giant ball that’s played in vehicles instead of on foot. Rocket League also happens to be the only free-to-play game on this list, so you should absolutely check it out during your next game night.
Sega celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog’s 25th anniversary in style by releasing Sonic Mania, an adventure that fondly nods back to the iconic mascot’s heyday. Sonic Mania looks and feels like a Sega Genesis game, and it even remixes some of the best levels in franchise history. Like the early games, you can play two-player split-screen co-op, with one player controlling Sonic and the other playing as Tails. Sonic Mania also has a competition mode reminiscent of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 that lets you race your friends across a variety of levels. For those on the hunt for a nostalgic co-op game, Sonic Mania is an excellent choice.
The Wipeout Omega Collection compiles three great anti-gravity racing experiences in one package: Wipeout HD, Wipeout HD Fury, and Wipeout 2048, which was previously a PlayStation Vita exclusive. All three games run beautifully on PS4, and each brings something different to the table. Wipeout Fury focuses on combat, Wipeout HD offers a solid representation of the series’ fast-paced gameplay, and Wipeout 2048 shows off a different side of the series with normal nature environments serving as the tracks. With a wealth of game modes, tracks, and unique ships, Wipeout Omega Collection offers one of the most robust racing experiences on PS4. It’s also a complete joy to play with friends thanks to its casual arcade format that oozes with style.
The rest of the games on this list have local multiplayer, but they aren’t split-screen. We’re kicking things off with an action-RPG that has remained relevant for almost nine years.
Though Diablo 3 has been available on consoles for many years now, it’s still surprising how well it translates to being played with a controller rather than a mouse and keyboard. Diablo 3 is a modern classic with a loop that remains fun even after you’ve run through the campaign dozens of times (really). Up to four players can join in on the action on one screen. With an emphasis on acquiring better and better gear and a battle system that’s approachable for newcomers, Diablo 3 is easily one of the most entertaining action-RPGs that you can play via local co-op.
Nearly every popular fighting game supports local multiplayer, and there are no shortage of great options on PS4. We’re going with Dragon Ball FighterZ as our top recommendation thanks to its stylish visuals, fast-paced battle system, and dedication to being both approachable and layered in its combat. Of course, Dragon Ball fans will be far more interested in this one than those who don’t care about the anime. That said, it’s such a finely crafted fighting game that it wouldn’t be surprising if you convinced those who know nothing about the franchise to tag along. It’s chaotic and over-the-top and features a wealth of unique playable characters, including a bunch of DLC fighters that are worth paying for.
Helldivers is another game that was specifically designed with a co-op focus. You can play with up to four players on one screen. Helldivers has an arcade vibe to it as a top-down shooter. The story sees you and your teammates explore alien planets and take down baddies to save the Super Earth. Though the combat is fast-paced and can get pretty hectic, Helldivers has a tactical bent to it, as you and your teammates must make critical decisions on how to approach each encounter. You also have to be on the same page as the rest of your squad, since Helldivers doesn’t protect you from friendly fire. The world is procedurally generated, so Helldivers remains interesting even after you think you’ve mastered the loop.
You can’t go wrong with any of the Jackbox Party Pack games for your next game night with friends. We’re highlighting The Jackbox Party Trilogy here, as it comes with the first three Party Packs, each of which contains five unique games. The Jackbox Party Trilogy includes a wide variety of party games, including Trivia Murder Party, multiple versions of the the witty Quiplash, and Fibbage, a game that compels you to lie to friends and loved ones.
As members of the League of Very Empathetic Rescue Spacenauts, you and your partner must stop the Anti-Love while saving bunnies. It sounds like a casual and silly game, but Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is fairly intense. Your team controls a ship, applying both offensive and defensive tactics to stay alive. One of the best aspects of Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is how it truly emphasizes solid communication. You and your teammate must act as one cohesive unit to keep the love alive and save the bunnies.
An ode to twin-stick arcade shooters, Nex Machina is a stylish and frenetic shoot-’em-up that excels in local multiplayer. In each level, you and a friend work together to defeat a series of enemy waves, each of which is more challenging than the last. Nex Machina demands your constant attention, as it’s easy to get tripped up by obstacles and formidable foes. Though it can also be played solo, Nex Machina truly shines in co-op, especially when you get to the really punishing stages or are attempting to complete secondary objectives and unlock secrets.
Team17’s Overcooked series offers frantic and hilarious co-op and competitive multiplayer that’s wrapped up in a cutesy package with lots of charm. You can get both games plus every piece of DLC in Overcooked: All You Can Eat. Each level tasks its cartoon chefs with preparing meals by gathering ingredients, cooking them properly, and then serving them on dishes. It’s a simple premise that requires few buttons. That said, the time restraints and wacky kitchen designs lead to some hilarious (and sometimes stressful) situations in the kitchen. Both Overcooked games are well worth playing, but Overcooked 2 also adds the ability to throw items, which is a game-changer. This mechanic combines with the wild, dynamic kitchens in a way that forces constant teamwork and communication. We can’t promise that shouting won’t be involved during meal prep, but Overcooked and its sequel are well worth the possible frustrations that come with its tricky scenarios. There always seems to be a proverbial fire in the kitchen while playing Overcooked, and this intensity is exactly what makes it such a solid party game.
Rayman may not get the same love as some other video game mascots, but the dude with floating body parts happens to lead one of the best modern side-scrolling platformers: Rayman Legends. As a direct sequel to Rayman Origins (also good), Rayman Legends is the biggest game in the series with more than 120 wonderfully designed levels featuring different styles and objectives. Rayman Legends can be played with up to four players on one console.
In Sackboy: A Big Adventure, the latest entry in the LittleBigPlanet series, you and up to three friends work to defeat an evil jester doll and save Craftverse. Sackboy is the closest thing to a modern Super Mario game you’ll find on PS4. The well-designed levels offer a staggering amount of variety to keep the platforming fun throughout. The game’s whimsical tone, catchy soundtrack, and bevy of cute outfits make it a great choice for families. While Sackboy doesn’t do anything we haven’t seen before in the platforming genre, it has an extremely sturdy foundation that makes it easy to recommend.
If you and your friends are up for a challenge, Spelunky and Spelunky 2 are both excellent side-scrolling roguelikes that work exceedingly well as cooperative adventures. Both games feature randomly generated levels filled with dangerous obstacles and enemies that can kill you in a flash. Spelunky’s loop constantly surprises you, as even when you start to get the hang of navigating its perilous trappings, you never know what kind of layout you’ll see next. Playing the games cooperatively has its benefits: You can bring your teammates back to life and work together to uncover treasures and defeat enemies. Both games also feature a competitive mode that drops you and up to three friends in an arena to battle it out to the death. While both entries can be frustrating due to their high degree of difficulty, they are incredibly rewarding for those who stick with them.
While primarily thought of as a single-player game, Stardew Valley also has an excellent multiplayer mode. The massive 1.5 update added the ability to play split-screen co-op, which lets you and up to three friends hang out in the country-life simulator together. Stardew Valley’s multiplayer mode plays very similarly to the traditional solo campaign, so you and your friends can tend to the land, converse with the colorful NPCs, and explore the mines just as you would in solo play. As an endless experience, you can get a lot of mileage out of Stardew Valley. This is definitely a great pick for those who want to unwind at night with some leisurely couch co-op. Stardew Valley is also a good choice to play with someone who may not have a lot of experience with games, as it’s not mechanically challenging, though it also offers plenty of depth and strategy for longtime gamers.
Side-scrolling beat-’em-ups were a staple of arcade and early console gaming, and Streets of Rage was one of the very best in the genre. After a lengthy hiatus, Streets of Rage 4 arrived in 2020, marking the first entry in the series in more than 25 years. Streets of Rage 4 may have modern visuals, but it’s an old-school beat-’em-up through and through. You can run through the 12 challenging levels with up to four players, and there are even some secret retro levels to uncover. Streets of Rage 4 succeeds because it sticks to its roots to offer a nostalgic and thoroughly engrossing couch co-op adventure.
TowerFall Ascension is a fast-paced and rather humorous action game that’s simple to get the hang of. Up to four players can play locally on one console, with each taking on the role of an archer and trying to be the last player standing. The small arena-style maps make each match go quickly, and a wide variety of power-ups help keep the gameplay fresh. TowerFall Ascension feels incredible in motion and remains one of the coolest party games on PS4 more than seven years after its release. Though primarily a competitive multiplayer game, there is a co-op quest mode that lets you and a friend take on AI-controlled archers and monsters.
Unravel was a fun platformer, but poor Yarny seemed lonely at times. Unravel 2 doubles the fun by letting you and a partner create your own Yarny characters and embark on a platforming adventure together. Just like the first game, Unravel 2 has a colorful world that is pleasant to explore as a creature made out of yarn. It makes great use of its two-player premise by requiring you and your partner to work together to solve puzzles. The strings at the end of your yarn are tied together, forcing you to work together as one. Unravel 2 is filled with clever puzzles that really emphasize both sound planning and execution. It’s a pleasant experience that we’d especially recommend for couples.
Coming from new developer Covenant, Gord is a dark fantasy RPG that centers around a growing village and the many threats they face while trying to survive. First teased on April 8 via the game’s official Twitter page, we now have the first gameplay elements and plot for the upcoming survival-sim and city-builder, which is coming from Stan Just, a former developer from CD Projekt Red and 11-Bit Studios.
The main story of Gord follows The Tribe of the Dawn’s struggles and growth while surviving a fantasy world inspired by Slovic folklore. Throughout the game, you will decide how you want your village to evolve, how best to defend your community from threats, and how to use your limited resources to keep your town prosperous for the future.
In addition to city-builder gameplay, allowing you to customize and outfit your village as you see fit, the game also includes survival RPG mechanics, where you take a member of your community out into the wild to forage for supplies and food. While exploring, they may encounter monsters, some minor and others rare and mysterious, to hunt–allowing them to collect more materials to bring back to the village.
However, given the grim circumstances the town faces, there’s the risk of residual trauma to the community. Even explorers who have a successful trip out into the world can cause trauma to a mental state. Along with managing your community’s health and morale, you’ll also need to ensure their psychological state is in a stable position. Issues like hunger, depression, and living with constant illnesses can slowly chip away at your community, making your village even more vulnerable.
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According to developer Covenant in a press release, Gord also features procedurally generated content in quests and randomized events to ensure that different runs won’t be similar to others. As you explore more of the world and build up your community, you will also expand your understanding of the land around the village, giving you more lore and information about the land’s history.
Gord looks to be an exciting approach to the dark fantasy RPG. Instead of focusing on the growth of one singular hero in a hostile world, Gord puts its sights on developing a larger community struggling to survive. This conceit could make for a potentially exciting game to invest in and see how long you can keep your community afloat. Gord will launch on PC sometime in 2022.
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Attack the Block director Joe Cornish will write and direct a movie version of the sci-fi comic book Starlight. The project is latest adaptation of a comic written by Mark Millar.
As reported by Deadline, Cornish will make Starlight movie for 20th Century Films, and it will be produced by Genre Films, the production company set up by X-Men writer Simon Kinberg. As well as Attack the Block, Cornish is also known for the 2019 fantasy movie The Kid Who Would be King and co-writing Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin with Edgar Wright.
Starlight was a six-issue limited series written by Millar and illustrated by Goran Parlov and published by Image in 2014. It focuses on a retired space adventurer who returns to his heroic old life when he is summoned by a mysterious call from a distant planet.
Starlight is one of several Millar adaptations in the works. In 2018, Netflix bought his Millarworld entertainment company, and the first results of this deal–the superhero adventure Jupiter’s Legacy–arrives next month. Other titles in development include Empress, Huck, and Sharkey the Bounty Hunter.
In related news, Cornish recently revealed that a sequel to Attack the Block was in development. He stated that he had been talking to star John Boyega about story ideas for a follow-up to their 2011 sci-fi horror favorite.
