Hardcore survival shooter Into The Radius hits PS VR2 Sept 19

Ready your gear, check your ammo count and prepare to head Into The Radius on PlayStation VR2 on September 19. We at CM Games are immensely proud to be bringing our hit VR survival shooter to the PlayStation platform for the first time ever.


Hardcore survival shooter Into The Radius hits PS VR2 Sept 19

We believe VR is a powerful medium that allows you to immerse yourself further into the gaming experience. And, like many of you, we want deep experiences with rich gameplay, intense action, and smart interactions that get the best out of VR. Our goal with Into The Radius was to deliver exactly that kind of experience.

But, wait, what is Into The Radius? We’re glad you asked!

An intense survival FPS, built for VR

Into The Radius is a grueling, hardcore VR survival shooter set in a mysterious, supernatural wasteland known as the Pechorsk Anomaly. This desolate, surreal landscape is filled with mysterious and deadly anomalies. To explore its mysteries and return home with loot, players must carefully manage their inventory, and use their tactical skill and situational awareness to overcome, outsmart or outrun various dangers in the Radius.

Besides using a variety of weapons with realistic handling, different ammo, attachments and upgrades, you need to clean and maintain firearms in order to ensure they work well in the field. Neglect this maintenance and you’ll be putting yourself at risk, so make sure to check in on their status between missions.

Physical interactions with items are also core to the Into The Radius experience. We’ve gone to great lengths to make players feel like they’re really stepping into the harrowing world we’ve created. You’ll interact with a paper map and compass, audio cassettes and food as if you were really using them in the physical world. Never has survival gameplay felt so real!

New features for PS VR2

The PS VR2 version of the game will feature the entire original experience with 20+ hours of gameplay, but we’re also working hard to make sure this edition really reaches its full potential. That means a smooth, native 90FPS experience that uses the power of the PS5 console, combined with eye-tracked foveated rendering, to get the best balance of performance and visual fidelity.

It also means we’re utilizing many of the great features unique to PS VR2. Squeeze the adaptive triggers on the Sense controllers for dynamic feedback when firing weapons, and feel the impact of enemy attacks with headset haptics. These are features never before seen in our game, and we’re really excited to see how players react to the added immersion they provide.

You can also immerse yourself deeper into the world of Into The Radius with mesmerizing 3D Audio that truly roots you in wasteland. Never before has the Pechorsk Anomaly sounded so eerily convincing!

Arriving on PlayStation for the first time

When all combined together, these features make for one of our favorite versions of our game, and a powerfully immersive way to explore the wasteland. In fact, it’s been a dream of ours to bring Into The Radius to PlayStation for many years, having worked on the project for over five years now!

We’re confident that we’ve taken our time and done this version justice. For those of you that have been following our progress, rest assured it’ll be worth the wait!

There’s more to share about this version of the game but, rest assured, you’re not going to have to wait too long. Into The Radius reaches PS VR2 on September 19, and you can pre-order now to save 10% on the full price ahead of launch. We’ll see you in the wasteland!

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 31. The fourth mainline game in the series — after a decade-long hiatus — Veilguard brings us back to the fantasy world of Thedas, where the evil forces once again rear their ugly heads. You can preorder the game now in a variety of editions. Let’s dive in and see what comes in each one.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Standard Edition)

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If all you want is the game itself, the standard edition is the one to get. Note that the PC version is $10 cheaper than the console version, and that it’s Steam Deck verified. Very exciting.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Deluxe Edition

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The Deluxe edition comes with the game itself, plus the following in-game items:

  • 3 Rook Armor Sets (cosmetic, unique)
  • 7 Rook weapons (cosmetic)
  • 7 Companion armor sets (cosmetic, unique)
  • 7 Companion weapons (cosmetic, unique)

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Rooks Coffer Edition (GameStop Exclusive)

The Rooks Coffer edition comes with the deluxe edition of the game, plus the following items:

  • Rook’s Card Deck
  • Glass Potion Flask
  • Companion Litho Print
  • Light-Up Lyrium Dagger
  • Enchanted Die
  • Cloth Map and Quiver Tube
  • Thank-You Letter

Note: If you want to buy the game elsewhere, but you still want the physical goodies that come in this edition, you can buy a “game-less” version from the BioWare Gear Store.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Preorder Bonus

Preorder the game, and you’ll receive the following in-game items:

  • Blood Dragon Cosmetic Armor

What Is Dragon Age: The Veilguard?

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the fourth game in the series, following Dragon Age Origins, Dragon Age II, and Dragon Age Inquisition. It’s been 10 years since the previous game, so fans have been waiting awhile for this installment. Like the previous games, it’s set in the fantasy world of Thedas, where you’ll create a character and lead a team of heroes against evil forces.

The Veilguard is noticeably more colorful than previous entries, which leaned toward the brown and gray end of the spectrum. Characters have a stylized, almost cartoonish, look to them — a change that’s been somewhat controversial among the fan base. However, combat has gotten an overhaul, to the extent that the developers say it’s “actually fun” now. You control a party of three (instead of four, like in previous games), and the combat is much more action-oriented.

In case you’re worried about a lack of story, you can allay your fears: the script for Dragon Age: The Veilguard has roughly 140,000 lines of dialogue. That’s quite a bit more than Dragon Age Inquisition’s already-considerable 88,000 lines — though not as many as Baldur’s Gate 3 or Starfield.

There will be plenty of customization options, including various difficulty settings, as well as the ability to turn off death entirely. Veilguard will also let you romance any of the party members, and it features full nudity, if that’s of interest. Of note for Steam players, you won’t need the EA app as a launcher to play the game, which is always nice. Check out our first Dragon Age: The Veilguard preview for more details.

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Defect is a very loud cyberpunk “immersive shooter” from ex-Call Of Duty, Doom and Naughty Dog devs

If you relished the splashier gunfights of Cyberpunk 2077, like the sound of Doom meets Blade Runner, or wish you could jam your nose right into the neon trenches of Ruiner, you will likely enjoy the announcement trailer for Defect. It’s a new “cyberpunk, squad-based, Immersive Objective Shooter” from emptyvessel, a team of erstwhile id Software, Call Of Duty and Naughty Dog folks.

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Play Alien: Isolation & its DLC On PC For Under $10 Ahead of Alien: Romulus

With Alien: Romulus releasing this weekend (you can check out our 8/10 review of Alien: Romulus here), there’s no better time to jump into the spectacularly spooky atmosphere of Alien: Isolation. If you’ve been wanting to play it for your first time, or even go through it again on another platform, you can score Alien: Isolation: The Collection on PC for just $8.99 right now at Fanatical. That’s a whopping 82% off its MSRP of $49.99, which is totally worth taking advantage of!

Alongside the main game, Alien: Isolation: The Collection also comes with all seven DLCs. That’s a remarkable amount of content for under $10, and truly worth every penny if you love a good survival horror, in my opinion. Check it out at the link below.

Alien: Isolation: The Collection is 82% Off at Fanatical

If you’re looking for even more game deals to jump on right now, you’re in luck, as there are quite a few different sales going on. Another one of our favorite game deals at the moment is on the The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1, which is currently 50% off for all platforms. You can also save on a variety of Nintendo Switch games at Woot right now, including newer hits like Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

These deals just scratch the surface of what’s available, though. To see even more offers for each platform, have a look at our roundups of the best PlayStation deals, the best Xbox deals, and the best Nintendo Switch deals. Alongside game deals, you can see even more discounts on hardware and accessories. Or, if you’d rather have an overall look at the best deals available in general right now, check out our roundup of the best video game deals. This also includes some of the best PC deals at the moment, so it’s worth a look!

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Space Marine 2’s co-op suggests it is in fact jetpacks that make the dream work

In the grim heatwave of the midsummer, everyone you know would love to come hunch over a table and roll dice for six hours, actually, but they’ve got that thing on. You remember that thing, right? Plus, no-one’s got a big enough table. Or the new errata. Also, Trevor’s been banging on about lady Custodes for five months straight and nobody wants to be around him right now. Thank the Omni-trevor, then, for the three-player co-op of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. “Warhammer with the boys?” said Horace as he stretchily dished out preview keys from an entirely different postcode. James, Edwin and Nic were initially all booked-up for the week, but Horace repeated himself, making it absolutely clear that it wasn’t a question.

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In retro gorefest The Lacerator there are as many solutions as you have limbs to lose

Earlier this week there was some minor Discourse about the removal of the Erotica photography tag from the Dead Rising remaster. Some readers characterised this as a familiar species of cultural hypocrisy regarding video games – emphasising violence is A-OK, but for the love of god, don’t mention sex. Good news, those people: Dread XP’s latest horror signing The Lacerator has both. It casts you as hirsute 1980s porn star Max – surname not given in press release, but presumably something like Jackin’ or Girth – who has been abducted by a large scary individual called the Lacerator.

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Joyous Storybook Adventure ‘The Plucky Squire’ Finally Gets Release Date

They have a way with words.

Devolver Digital and All Possible Futures have finally shared the release date for the fabulous-looking The Plucky Squire — 17th September 2024 (thanks Wario64!)

The adorable release date trailer showcases the beautiful storybook adventure’s 2D visuals including main character Jot actually putting together the game’s release date. How cute!

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Aigis in the Spotlight as Persona 3 Reload’s Epilogue Makes Its Way to Game Pass

Aigis in the Spotlight as Persona 3 Reload’s Epilogue Makes Its Way to Game Pass

Persona 3 Reload Epilogue Hero Image

Summary

  • The surviving S.E.E.S. gang faces a new challenge as they explore the mysterious abyss below Iwatodai Dorm.
  • Players will enjoy a familiar-yet-fresh experience, with new additions such as new ultimate attacks, animated cutscenes, and a new playable character.
  • Episode Aigis -The Answer- is part of Persona 3 Reload‘s Expansion Pass, available September 10 for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members as a Game Pass Perk.

This past February, Persona 3 Reload introduced a new generation of players to the first “modern” entry in the Persona series, going on to become the fastest selling game in Atlus’ nearly 40-year history. While P3R is a monster of an RPG (providing this writer over 90 hours of entertainment), what’s left for our heroes once they’ve vanquished Tartarus, ended the Dark Hour, and set things right at Gekkokuan High? 

Sadness, mostly.

As Episode Aigis -The Answer-, Reload‘s remake of the epilogue from 2007’s Persona 3 FES, kicks off, the mood is decidedly downbeat. Sure, cultish nemesis Strega is gone, and Apathy Syndrome is abating across Tatsumi Port Island. But with Persona 3 Reload‘s main character falling in the final battle, and Iwatodai Dorm closing its doors for good, the vibes feel anything but victorious. At least things are back to normal, right? Right?

Persona 3 Reload Epilogue Screenshot

As the surviving S.E.E.S. gang hangs out one last time in the dorm, midnight strikes, there’s an earthquake, in bursts another Aigis-like android named Metis, and a giant hole appears in the floor of the dorm’s lobby leading downward. Stuck in a time loop and unable to leave the dorm, the gang has no choice but to explore the mysterious abyss which has appeared beneath the dorm.

While Mitsuru, Junpei, and the gang aren’t exactly thrilled to be thrust back into the center of a supernatural mystery, I couldn’t be more excited to sample the first hour of Episode Aigis -The Answer-, jumping back into a game that I’ve frankly missed since completing it this spring.

Picking the controller back up for more Persona 3 Reload was as familiar and comfortable as settling into my favorite spot on the couch – with one wrinkle. With our main character dearly departed, Aigis visits the Velvet Room, well known as the place only the heroes of Persona games seem to be able to visit. This also means that Aigis can now swap out personas in battle, just like the hero of the full game.

Persona 3 Reload Epilogue Screenshot

Unlike the endless staircase of Tartarus, there are clear pathways to choose from in the Abyss of Time; appearing as doors in the middle of a desert. Once inside, the moment-to-moment action plays out as you may remember: exploring labyrinths, exploiting enemy weaknesses, and triggering All Out Attacks; more of what people love about Persona.

As for what else is new, the mysterious Metis does join the team, leading to some fun battle banter – she’s a bit of a weirdo! I noted some new music tracks, joining those already imprinted in my brain. The first hour also offers tantalizing hints that Persona 3 Reload‘s main character may not be completely gone from this world. Regardless of how it plays out, Aigis always had main character energy, and we’re in for a fun ride as she takes the wheel for what promises to be a 30-hour epilogue adventure.

Episode Aigis -The Answer- is part of Persona 3 Reload’s Expansion Pass – which Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members receive as a Game Pass Perk – redeem it now! Persona 3 Reload’s main game is also available now with Game Pass on cloud, console, and PC.

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Persona 3 Reload

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Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour “hidden” between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever.

Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era.

Key Features:
– Experience the pivotal game of the Persona series faithfully remade with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, and signature stylish UI.

-Fully immerse yourself in an emotional, gripping journey with new scenes, character interactions, and additional voiceover.

– Choose how to meaningfully spend each day through various activities from exploring the Port Island to forging genuine bonds with beloved characters.

– Build and command your optimal team to take down otherworldly Shadows and climb closer to the truth.

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Plucky Squire launches on PS5 September 17 as part of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium 

Finally, the heroic tale of brave warrior Jot is ready to be told! We are thrilled to announce the release date of The Plucky Squire, which will be coming to PlayStation 5 on September 17. This means you’ll be venturing into the game’s colorful, adventure-filled storybook world – and beyond – in just a month. Woah! Here’s a shiny new launch trailer to tide you over until then.


Plucky Squire launches on PS5 September 17 as part of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium 

But wait, there’s more big news! We’re also very excited to reveal that The Plucky Squire will be available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members as part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog at launch. So, if you have a membership, you’ll be able to dive right into the game when it releases. We’re looking forward to inviting PlayStation players to the land of Mojo to help Jot embark on his incredible multi-dimensional quest.

In The Plucky Squire, Jot can leap from the pages of his storybook world into a three-dimensional realm beyond. But wherever he travels, danger awaits—whether it’s a terrifyingly huge insect in the 3D world, or one of cruel wizard Humpgrump’s monstrous minions in the storybook. Luckily, a friendly shopkeeper named Martina is here to lend a helping hand.

As you explore The Plucky Squire’s twin realms, you’ll encounter inspiration in the form of lightbulbs. Whack trees, cut bushes, or slay enemies, and these illuminating collectibles will drop, which can then be traded for stuff at Martina’s many shops. You’ll want to gather as much inspiration as you can, as they’ll let you unlock a series of super cool, and super effective, combat moves for Jot.

One of these moves lets Jot throw his sword at distant enemies—and if you spend more bulbs to upgrade it, you can throw it even further. This lets you attack foes from a safe distance, and if you lose your sword or get it stuck in a wall, you can draw it back to you—like magic!

Another move lets Jot unleash a powerful spin attack. He’ll swing his sword in a circular flurry and, if used at the right time, damage multiple enemies at once. Use this power in the midst of a group of foes for maximum damage—and if you upgrade it, you can even add a second spin to the mix.

You can also buy a neat jump attack for Jot, which lets him leap majestically into the air and come crashing down with his blade to devastating effect. Not only that, but you can upgrade your regular sword attack to deal more damage as well. Humgrump’s lackeys won’t know what hit ‘em.

Inspiration can also be spent on art scrolls, which reveal more about how the land of Mojo was created—including concept art, early versions of levels, and other artistic nuggets. Art scrolls can be found hidden around the game world too, but the ones you buy are exclusive to Martina’s store.

This is just a taste of what awaits you on the pages of The Plucky Squire. You can experience this dimension-hopping adventure for yourself when the game launches on PlayStation 5 on September 17.

Will brave Jot be able to defeat the wicked Humgrump and restore peace to the land of Mojo? The fate of the realm is in your hands…

Homeworld 3’s latest free update and paid DLC probably won’t fix its Overwhelmingly Negative Steam reception

I was all set to plunge into Blackbird and Gearbox’s Homeworld 3 this spring when I received a slightly underwhelmed intergalactic transmission from Nic, praising the game’s atmosphere and story while ruminating over fussy controls and a want of tactical depth. Like a herd of frigates scenting a pride of destroyers lurking behind a nearby asteroid, I rerouted hastily and took up a holding position approximately one astronomical unit from the Buy button, hoping that the developers might iron out a few of the wrinkles.

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