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Deadmau5 Announces A Metaverse

As part of Gamescom’s Opening Night Live event, DJ Deadmau5 announced an ambitious-sounding project called Oberhasl1, which seems to be his take on the metaverse. The DJ also confirmed that the actual and accurate way to pronounce Deadmau5 is dead-mau-five.

Oberhasl1 is a social hub inside the world of Core–a game-building tool–“for Deadmau5 fans to come and hang out with their friends, cross-communicate, and just have a good time with various activities” he said, pronouncing Deadmau5 as dead-mouse and contradicting himself.

Now Playing: Ob3rhasl1 by Deadmau5 Core Trailer | Gamescom ONL 2021

“Designed as an interactive space in the multiverse where fans can meet up virtually, Oberhasli will feature a constantly evolving online world with music, games, and other interactive content curated by deadmau5 himself,” reads a line from its description. “Fans will be able to socialize with each other, play games, listen to live music performances and much more when Oberhasli debuts on Core October 14 with an exclusive live music performance featuring deadmau5 and friends.”

“We’re going to offer interactive concert experiences. We’ve seen virtual concerts. We’ve been there. We’ve done that. There was no shelf life to it. So the future plans for Oberhasl1 switching it up and keeping it cohesive with real world events,” he added.

“Creating a world like Oberhasli has been a vision of mine for years now, but I quickly discovered how daunting it can be to create a multiplayer experience as a solo developer,” Deadmau5 said. “The amazing thing about Core is that anyone can jump in and create content regardless of experience or resources. We’ve seen virtual concerts in the past, but after making a splash, they fizzle out; there’’ no shelf life to them. With Oberhasli, I want to create a permanent mainstay for the artists’ metaverse, regularly updating it over time, switching things up and keeping it cohesive with real-world news and ancillary events.”

Oberhasl1 will feature events that are tied to what’s happening with Deadmau5’s music and tour in real life, though it’s not exactly clear what that means. Deadmau5, whose real name is Joel Zimmerman, said Oberhasl1 will be the “gateway to the brain of Joel in the world of Core.”

Keep checking back with GameSpot for more updates on Oberhasl1 as we learn more about it.

Deadmau5 Is Making a Music Experience Inside Another Game Platform

EDM legend Deadmau5 has announced Oberhasli, a “virtual world and music experience” created inside game creation platform Core.

Announced during Gamescom‘s Opening Night Live, Oberhasli will arrive on October 14, and will be an evolving online space filled with music and games, curated by Deadmau5. It will open with a live performance from Deadmau5 and other artists. The idea behind Oberhasli is to create a musical space inside a game platform, but without the time-limited nature of virtual concerts like those held inside Fortnite.

“Creating a world like Oberhasli has been a vision of mine for years now, but I quickly discovered how daunting it can be to create a multiplayer experience as a solo developer. The amazing thing about Core is that anyone can jump in and create content regardless of experience or resources,” said Deadmau5 in a press release. “We’ve seen virtual concerts in the past, but after making a splash, they fizzle out; there’s no shelf life to them. With Oberhasli, I want to create a mainstay for the artists’ metaverse, regularly updating it over time, switching things up and keeping it cohesive with real-world news and ancillary events.”

Not unlike Roblox, Core has been designed more as a game creation platform than a game itself, allowing players to easily create and share games, as well as access those made by the rest of the community. Securing Deadmau5′ involvement is a big move for Core alongside its huge competitors – and the musician actually used Core creations in a music video, ‘When the Summer Dies’ earlier this year.

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Tales Of Luminaria Announced For iOS And Android

During Gamescom 2021’s Opening Night Live, Bandai Namco has announced a brand new entry in the Tales of series called Tales of Luminaria for iOS and Android.

There wasn’t much shown but the announcement trailer did show us the brand new cast of characters, including a red-haired protagonist, a man in a blue and purple scarf, and a girl in pink with pigtails. Additionally, there also looks to be a young woman with a bow and arrow, another man with a spear, and lastly a menacing looking man with white hair.

Now Playing: Tales of Luminaria Trailer | Gamescom ONL 2021

There are three other characters shown off too, and they all wield swords. Small snippets of gameplay were scattered throughout the trailer, and they look to be the classic real-time action battles that the series is known for.

No release date was given for Tales of Luminaria, but the end of the trailer says that it is “Coming Soon.”

New Pokemon-Like Game DokeV Trailer Shows Off Some Colorful Ways Of Getting Around

Pokemon fans have a new game to keep an eye on, as Pearl Abyss has unveiled a new gameplay trailer for its new game DokeV during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live 2021.

DokeV is a creature-collecting game that tasks players with finding and training Dokebi, each with its own unique powers and abilities. This new trailer shows off brand new gameplay for the game, including its vast urban open world, real-time battling with Dokebi at the hero’s side, and a flashy and cartoony art style.

Now Playing: DokeV – Official Gameplay Trailer | Opening Night Live 2021

According to the official press release, DokeV is being built on a proprietary game engine within Pearl Abyss, allowing for “in-depth customization options” and “co-op and PvP opportunities” for players to explore. The release also mentions side activities like fishing, a gear system that “adds new elements” to gameplay, and a selection of Dokebi mounts that can be used for adventuring in the world of DokeV.

DokeV’s first trailer debuted in November as part of Pearl Abyss’s annual Connect event. However, before Opening Night Live the game’s official Twitter account had not been updated since March 2020 with a tweet showcasing fan art, casting the game’s future into doubt. DokeV is set to launch “sometime after 2022” on PC and PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

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Horizon: Forbidden West Confirmed to Have a 2022 Release Date

During a development update at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Horizon: Forbidden West’s director Mathijs de Jonge confirmed the sequel wll hit PS4/PS5 on 18th February 2022.

Originally slated to have a “Holiday 2021” release window, Horizon Forbidden West was recently heavily rumored to be delayed to next year. de Jonge confirmed that the sequel is now on track for 2022, citing a healthy work/life balance was important for the Guerilla Games team as they developed Forbidden West during the 2020 pandemic and beyond.

“While the decision to move the game’s launch to 2022 certainly wasn’t easy,” said de Jonge, “we’d like to take a moment to thank all of our fans for their unwavering support; we know how much you’ve been looking forward to reuniting with Aloy and her friends, continuing her story, and exploring a new and more dangerous world. Your passion, fan art, cosplay, virtual photography, and videos have meant the world to all of us.”

Pre-orders for Horizon: Forbidden West will lift September 2, 2021. It was also announced that Horizon Zero Dawn will be getting a 4K, 60 FPS patch for PS5.

You can read IGN’s in-depth story on why so many games have been delayed in 2021.

Amazon’s New World Open Beta Announced, Post-Launch Plans Teased

An open beta for Amazon’s New World MMO has been revealed during Opening Night Live, set to take place from September 9 to September 12. This beta will allow anyone to try New World out ahead of its eventual September 28 release.

While exact details weren’t shared, Amazon also discussed its desire support New World with post-launch content and updates. One thing hinted at was a common player request for more supernatural weapons and elements, which will arrive in some form “shortly after launch.” Additionally, more group content and expeditions seem to be on the docket toward the holiday season.

New World was recently delayed by a month, pushing it back into September. Despite this, its closed beta has been a huge success on Steam, and our preview was pretty positive. Its high-level PvE zones also show real promise for its end-game, and so – fingers crossed – New World could be another MMO with a long life ahead of it.

Horizon Zero Dawn Gets 4K, 60 FPS Update for PS5

Horizon Zero Dawn just received a surprise 60 FPS update on PlayStation 5 that ups the performance of Guerrilla Games’ adventure game on Sony’s next-gen console.

During Opening Night Live, Guerrilla announced that the 60 FPS update is live now on PlayStation 5. Download the update now and play Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition with a boosted performance. The update also brings 4K checkerboard resolution to PS5 players.

The update went live prior to the announcement on Opening Night Live, meaning eagle-eyed fans were able to download the update and potentially start playing in the new frame rate already.

Guerrilla Games also announced a release date for the sequel Horizon Forbidden West, which is now coming on February 18, 2022.

Check out IGN’s full Gamescom coverage for news, trailers, and other announcements, or check out IGN’s Horizon Zero Dawn review.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Amazon’s New World MMO Getting Open Beta September 9-12

Amazon’s upcoming fantasy MMO New World will have an open beta from September 9-12. This was announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live, where a brand-new story trailer was shown for the game, leaning more into its supernatural elements.

The trailer includes the setup for New World’s story, which shows treasure seekers washing ashore on the game’s island of Aeternum. The trailer also shows off the massive siege battles that take place, in addition to the mysterious supernatural forces on the island.

Now Playing: New World Trailer | Gamescom ONL 2021

After the trailer New World director Scot Lane talked about the “living, breathing world” that is New World’s mysterious island, Aeternum. Lane said that the team is working on adding new elements to the game after launch for players to interact with. While he didn’t share any specifics, Lane said they are focused on adding more supernatural elements and weapons.

New World launches on PC on September 28.

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JETT: The Far Shore PS5, PS4, and PC Release Date Announced – Gamescom 2021

JETT: The Far Shore, the mysterious space exploration game from Superbrothers and Pine Scented Software will be released on October 5 for PS5, PS4, and PC via the Epic Games Store.

First revealed during last year’s PS5 reveal event showcase, JETT preorders will begin today and feature a 20% discount off its $29.99 price. The developers confirmed its launch today alongside a new cinematic trailer debuted during gamescom’s Opening Night Live ceremony.

JETT is a single-player adventure that puts players in the role of Mei, a scout sent alongside a group of explorers to an alien, ocean planet where her people hope to forge their new future. Players will explore the planet via a “jett,” a ship that can skim across land and sea, as they investigate local flora and fauna, encounter new challenges, and seek to understand the source of the mysterious “hymnwave,” which has been the impetus for Mei’s people to look to the stars for salvation.

Players will also get to learn more about Mei’s fellow travelers in first-person sequences and gain a better understanding of this dangerous but important mission.

Though tentatively planned for a 2020 launch, JETT was delayed into 2021 late last year, while earlier in 2021 during a State of Play, Superbrothers offered a detailed deep dive of what JETT’s gameplay would be like.

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DokeV, the Creature-Catching Adventure From the Black Desert Online Team, Looks Like a Shiny Colorful Dream – Gamescom 2021

If you haven’t been following events like Pearl Abyss Connect, you might have missed DokeV — a creature-catching adventure from the makers of Black Desert Online that just got an explosively colorful new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021.

DokeV is an open world action-adventure game where you befriend strange creatures called Dokebi that gain power from the dreams of people. With them, you explore the world, catch more even creatures, and get into fights. A lengthy trailer today showed off lots of activities, including battling, skateboarding around town, floating using an umbrella, a grappling hook, a jet ski, a tiny car, and plenty of unusual creature friends like a cute pink anteater on two legs, a bear with boxing gloves, and an adorable rideable alpaca thing.

DokeV isn’t a new reveal — it was first announced in 2019 at Pearl Abyss Connect and is being built on Pearl Abyss’ next-gen proprietary game engine. It’s planned for release on PC and console, but unfortunately we still don’t know when yet, as we didn’t get a release window at Gamescom today.

But from what we saw today, DokeV looks incredible, especially given that most of the footage we saw seemed to be actual gameplay. Black Desert Online was lauded at launch (including by us!) for its incredible attention to detail, and DokeV looks like it might follow in those footsteps with next-gen tech. Hopefully it avoids Black Desert’s more grindy shortcomings.

DokeV is just one of a number of games to get new trailers and announcements at Gamescom Opening Night Live today. You can follow this and IGN’s other Gamescom coverage over the rest of the week right here.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

A previous version of this article referred to DokeV as an MMO as developer Pearl Abyss has referred to it this way in the past. Pearl Abyss reached out post-publication to clarify that the game is more correctly described as an open-world action adventure and is not an MMO. This has been corrected above.