Couchpotato's Random RPG News

[danutz_plusplus]

I saw Skill-Up's review of Golum and it's pretty mind-boggling. Apparently at least half of the game is just doing chores inside Baradur as Golum.
Plus you get to direct the actions of a companion (either a bird or a human). Kind of impressive what their minds thought to do.
It really shows that the Tolkien estate no longer controls the IP, and it's now fully in the hands of corporations (Amazon and Embracer Group)

 

[Vaelith]

Actually, I'm not surprised. I had a feeling it might be a stinker.

Hehe it was sarcasm. Text doesn't work so well!

I also expected it to not be very well received. I think in general they overestimate how "beloved" Gollum is as a character. He's more of a meme.

The gameplay being kind of dull doing just mundane things around doesn't help either I suppose.

 

[Couchpotato]

Meet Allegra Marland, the voice actress who brought Sophia to life.

Take a look behind the scenes of the development of Lies of P featuring interviews with the game's director, Jiwon Choi as well as the game's art director, Changkyu Noh.

Watch the trailer to see what to expect with Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters' Update XII, which brings the Bloom Assault mission type, new maps, and the War Dog Stalker. In the Update XII for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters, escort a valuable cargo of bloom seeds for research in these new missions. Meanwhile, the vicious War Dog Stalker will tear enemies apart at both close and long range, so approach with caution.

Will you fight the darkness? Check out the launch live-action trailer for Diablo 4 ahead of hte game's release on June 6, 2023.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom has unveiled a new class called the Arcanist arriving soon to the game. The Arcanist class allows players to play their way with potent destructive, restorative, and defensive magics. Unlock three unique Skill Lines and master the Crux System to weave a new fate for your foes by manipulating the eldritch energies of Apocrypha itself. The Arcanist class is launching into The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom on June 5 for PC and June 20 for consoles.

 

[Couchpotato]

In this video, I want to give my initial impressions and reaction of the newly announced action role-playing game sequel and talk about the gameplay and information that we know from looking at the Dragon's Dogma 2 trailer.

Exoplanet: First Contact - PREDEFINED PROTAGONIST - Steam News

We tell you how we decided to create a predefined protagonist.

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Starfield Xbox wireless controller and headset plans seemingly leaked | VGC

The limited edition products will reportedly be announced at next month’s Xbox showcase…

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The Epic Games Store’s latest free game is Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition | VGC

Obsidian's game replaces Death Stranding Director'

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Final Fantasy 16 already feels like it could be one of the best games in the series | VGC

There’s something wonderfully confident about a game series proudly calling the latest entry “16”.

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is the worst reviewed game of 2023 | VGC

The game was released today for PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles…

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Final Fantasy XVI Interview: Naoki Yoshida Discusses Creating a More Mature Final Fantasy & More

TechRaptor interviews Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida and art director Hiroshi Minagawa about the brand-new chapter of the storied franchise.

techraptor.net

Diablo IV Early Access & Launch Times for All Regions & Live-Action Trailer Revealed

Today Blizzard Entertainment released a new trailer for Diablo IV on top of revealing the early access start times and launch times around the world.

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Watch All the Reveals of Warhammer Skulls - Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, 40K Space Marine, & More

The Warhammer Skulls Showcase shared reveals aplenty including gameplay of Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 and the reveal of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin.

techraptor.net

Tactical Roguelite Days of Doom Announced - RPGamer

Atari announced Days of Doom, which is coming to PC and consoles later this year. The tactical turn-based roguelite sees players leading a group of survivors through a colourful zombie-infested world.

rpgamer.com

Phantom Blade Zero Announced - RPGamer

PlayStation's most recent showcase brought news of a new Chinese action RPG. Phantom Blade Zero takes players to a dark fantasy world of Kung Fu.

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[Couchpotato]

A new Diablo game means tons of dungeon crawling, loot gathering, and PvP combat waiting for you, and Diablo IV offers more of all of it than ever before. From campaign to PvP, to Strongholds, here's everything you need to know about Diablo IV.

Talking about some of the ways TRPG combat has become a bit stale and some games that tried to push some innovation recently.

Forspoken is an open-world action RPG that has just released its DLC 'In Tanta We Trust'. Upon bringing peace to Athia, Frey is flung into the past by a mysterious voice. As Frey enters the past, she finds herself surrounded by chaos and destruction. She must work with Tanta Cinta, and a new set of magic to uncover the answers of this phenomenon. The 'In Tanta We Trust' DLC for Forspoken is available now for PlayStation 5 and PC.

 

[Couchpotato]

Starfield Direct is coming to cinemas

Starfield will be blown wide open at the Xbox Games Showcase, but Bethesda’s space quest is also coming to select theaters, which will host Starfield Direct.

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Archmage Rises - Build 0.0.11 is Live! - Steam News

A short week for us, but we are excited to bring these updates for this weekend! Improvements Added option to turn off auto-eat, for those who want to role-play more specifically. (Player request) Added hunger warning 2 days before auto-eating. If you eat, then it won't auto-eat. If you ignore...

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Front Mission 2 Remake delayed, with "no specific revised release date" | RPG Site

They're targeting Q3 2023, though.

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Marvelous announces two new Rune Factory games, including Rune Factory 6 | RPG Site

One is codenamed "Project Dragon",

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Project Life is RPG, Project Magia, and Daemon x Machina sequel announced by Marvelous | RPG Site

As well as new Story of Seasons and Fashion Dreamer!

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There's no greater shame in an RPG than leaving character creation and finding out you're accidentally hideous

I spend an hour perfecting this face and then the first cutscene destroys me.

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Diablo 4 Review Embargo for Non-Spoiler and Spoiler Coverage Revealed

The Diablo 4 review embargo lifts on May 30, but there are two embargoes set by Blizzard, with one for non-spoiler coverage.

mp1st.com

Dead Island 2 breaks 2 million sales, is now 'the biggest launch' in Deep Silver's history

Embracer said today that Dead Island 2 has "far surpassed' expectations.

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Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms - Dragons, reworked leveling sys, alchemy, new traits, new quests, and much more! - Steam News

Hello Champions! We're thrilled to announce the launch of Dragonhold, our latest and most ambitious update yet! We've been hard at work gathering your feedback, testing, and adding new content to the game, with a focus on both expanding the world and reworking existing systems. We've added new...

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[Couchpotato]

The first DLC releases on June 29, 2023! DLC key art has also been revealed. | Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

From the depths of darkness, a dragon soars. The story of a militia soldier fighting for survival in the chaotic Three Kingdoms

teamninja-studio.com

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Developer is Already at Work on Another Middle-earth Game

Uh oh. It seems the makers of the disastrous The Lord of the Rings: Gollum are already at work on another Middle-earth game.

wccftech.com

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum suffers from major stuttering issues, has insane VRAM requirements in 4K

Daedalic Entertainment has released The Lord of the Rings: Gollum on PC, and things are not looking particularly well.

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Diablo 4 launch times, preload, and Twitch Drops

Want to know the Diablo 4 launch times and preload details? Here’s everything you need to start playing Blizzard’s epic from early access and grab Twitch drops.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1662124108614717448

 

[Alrik Fassbauer]

Oh. I didn't know that Daedalic does the game.

However, I would have *never* come up with the idea to have Gollum as a protagonist. I wonder what the initial idea was ?


On a different note : The information session on 1.1 of Honkay : Star Rail has begun. A stream is (or was, depending on time zone) expected for this Saturday.
Edit : It was already streamed ... Here an official summary : https://www.hoyolab.com/article/18829148
Stream to re-watch : https://www.hoyolab.com/article/18828379

 

[Vaelith]

The Gollum game is not one I would have ever bought myself, but as a developer it dignifies them a bit to make a public apology. They'll need to try better next time around, and hopefully pick a more charismatic protagonist for their game.

 

[Redglyph]

Perhaps, but they make it sound as if the only problem was bugs, and that they'll fix them as soon as possible. Critics are usually clement with bugs; many don't even mention them. CP2077 was in poor shape, yet it never had scores as humiliating as this game. It's more than just bugs.

I understand that they have to react publicly, but it sounds hollow.

 

[kborom]

I don't get that apology. There's no way parts of that organisation were not aware of the issues raised in testing yet still released the game in that form. That's an insult to their customers again being used as a test phase.

I know this is not a rare occurrence, but I wonder if it is a problem related to the sheer number of early access games we have now?

 

[Redglyph]

I don't get that apology. There's no way parts of that organisation were not aware of the issues raised in testing yet still released the game in that form. That's an insult to their customers again being used as a test phase.

It's hard to understand for me too. The most common negative critics are: it's boring, the stealth mechanics are poor, the controls are clunky, and it's full of bugs.

Many games release with bugs, so they may let it pass if they are running out of time. The clunky controls may be perceived as a temporary problem by the QA (if there's a QA); perhaps it just needs some practice and maybe it's not impossible to improve that a little, so it may pass too.

But together with the other negatives, it looks unrecoverable.

Perhaps it's just poor leadership? I see that Nacon acquired Daedelic Entertainment last year. That's another publisher that's been buying quite a few companies recently, by the way, though it's not at all the same level as Embracer Group, XBox Game Studios, or EA.

 

[Alrik Fassbauer]

I usually think of a publisher "rushing out" a game, not a developer.
Especially since Daedalic belongs now to a bigger group.

 

[Couchpotato]

This video covers the completion of a new mission in turn based PC rpg, Prometheus Wept. In this mission, you will investigate an old world research lab, running afoul of its territorial guardian.

Tonight is a long, sad tale of bravery and betrayal, and the great blight of Destruction that changed the very fabric of our world after the Burning Hells and the High Heavens discovered Sanctuary's existence.

Imagining a Open World "Game of Thrones" Game in Unreal Engine 5, A Dream that could be Come True. Have you ever considered a Game of Thrones video game? undoubtedly all the gamers who saw that show imagined the game. We tried to make this dream a reality with the help of the most advanced Unreal Engine feature such as ray tracing, screen space reflections, Lumen, Nanite, hope you enjoy!

Weird West is an immersive sim, RPG, twin stick shooter...something, from ex-Arkane developers. With the definitive edition out and done it's a perfect time for a review.

 

[Couchpotato]

Final Fantasy 16’s Endgame: New Game+, Ultimaniac Mode, And More

There's plenty awaiting players after the credits roll.

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Phantom Blade Zero Game Length Is 30-40 Hours, Multiplayer Confirmed, Combat Scenes Captured In-Engine

The Phantom Blade Zero game length will clock in at 30-40 hours and multiplayer has been confirmed Reveal trailer combat was all in-engine.

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Mandragora - Winter Development Update - Steam News

Hi everyone! We can hardly believe it’s been over 5 months since the end of the Kickstarter campaign. The whole team is busier than ever! We’re really excited to be able to bring you more news about things that have been going on behind the scenes since our last update. Kickstarter backers can...

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[RELEASE] Morrowind Rebirth 6.3 news

Greetings friends. The time has come to unveil yet another update, and with that another massive amount of changes. Interior changes, landscape tweaks, graphical improvements and much more are included. As always please let me know if you run into issues...

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KOTOR Remake Is Still In Development Despite Rumors Of Cancelation

KOTOR Remake is still in development, destroying the rumors that suggested its cancelation. The release date is currently not known.

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10 RPGs That Defined The Genre

Thanks to their innovative approach to gaming, RPGs like Dark Souls, Final Fantasy VII, and Dragon Quest left a significant impact on the genre.

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With Elder Scrolls 6 nowhere to be seen, Dragon's Dogma 2 can't come fast enough

Opinion | Dragon's Dogma 2 looks like the next sword-and-sorcery game worth checking out

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'Project Life Is RPG' Wants to Turn Your Life into an RPG

Marvelous Game Showcase 2023: Marvelous and XSEED Games announce Project Life Is RPG, a game influenced by classic RPGs.

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Dragon’s Dogma Wasn’t for Me, Yet I Have Faith in Capcom for Dragon’s Dogma 2

Dragon's Dogma had weak lore that couldn't keep this author hooked, but as Capcom is doing incredible sequels lately, he has faith in DD 2.

www.escapistmagazine.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1661794452367704076

 

[JDR13]

Imagining a Open World "Game of Thrones" Game in Unreal Engine 5, A Dream that could be Come True. Have you ever considered a Game of Thrones video game? undoubtedly all the gamers who saw that show imagined the game. We tried to make this dream a reality with the help of the most advanced Unreal Engine feature such as ray tracing, screen space reflections, Lumen, Nanite, hope you enjoy!

Have I ever considered a Game of Thrones video game? As a matter of fact, I recall playing the GoT RPG from Cyanide. This guy apparently didn't bother to check if there were already any games based on GoT.

 

[Couchpotato]

Final Fantasy 16 is just a few weeks away but is already one of the most hyped games this year. The more mature storyline, dark fantasy approach, real-time combat and gorgeous visuals have only fueled that hype as the months have passed. It's finally out on June 22nd worldwide for PS5, but some new details are already available courtesy of various previews, not to mention the latest trailer from the PlayStation Showcase.

What’s up dads, grads, and everyone else - June is here and with it, a ton of massive video games. June’s usually pretty slow game release-wise, but this year, that is not the case. From Street Fighter 6, to Final Fantasy 16, to Diablo IV here are the biggest games out this month.

The Hopebringer on Steam

The Hopebringer is an Unreal Engine 5 powered top down RPG, featuring procedurally generated scenarios in a fantasy setting. Partake in single player, or online co-op adventures. Unlock new scenarios, which you can then repeat at any time in multiplayer.

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Consortium: THE TOWER - April 21st TOWER dev update - Steam News

A true development update for Consortium: THE TOWER. Anyone can now play THE TOWER with the prototype V.O.I.C.E system! VR support is coming.

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Take a look at Fallout 2's Klamath in Unreal Engine 5

YouTube's 'Anil ISBILIR' has recreated Fallout 2's Klamath in Unreal Engine 5 with Lumen, SSAO and Ultra Dynamic Sky.

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Demon's Souls Remake/Ghost of Tsushima PC release date rumor is fake

A new rumor surfaced earlier today, supposedly revealing the PC release dates for Demon's Souls Remake and Ghost of Tsushima. However, this rumor is fake.

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Fable: Everything we know

Is Fable 4 headed back to Albion or wiping the slate clean? Here's what we know so far.

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Avowed: everything we know about Obsidian's next big RPG

Set in the same world as Pillars of Eternity, Avowed is Obsidian's big new first-person RPG.

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Everything we know about Crimson Desert

The new open world action game isn't a direct sequel to Black Desert Online, but expect some similarities.

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Looks Great, But No Co-Op Is a Missed Opportunity

Dragon's Dogma 2 looked fantastic in the new trailer, but then CAPCOM said it would be single player only, a huge missed opportunity.

wccftech.com

Liberté PC Review

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1662792394733961217

 

[JFarrell71]

I'm not getting a great vibe from FFXVI. Right away, only controlling one character and it not being a party turns me off. I was hoping Squeenix could parley some of that VII remake magic into the next game, but doesn't seem like it to me so far.

 

[Vaelith]

Yeah FFXVI is a pass for me. It sounds like it can be a good game, but the action combat and fixed single protagonist turn me off. That, and I couldn't get into XV, which doesn't do much for my trust on the franchise.

I'm more looking forward to see real gameplay and maybe a release date for Avowed soon, it's been a few years now since they showcased the first trailer.

 

[Couchpotato]

I answer many questions that have been asked over the last few weeks, so hopefully people can watch this video and refer back to it if those questions are asked again.

I talk with celebrated game developer Leonard Boyarsky, with whom I have collaborated for thirty years. We begin the chat with how he got started in the business, and then he answers many questions about Fallout that have been asked in this channel. He promised to return on a later date to answer questions about Fallout 2, Arcanum, and Vampire Bloodlines.

Talking about a few games that saw a fairly poor reception that I personally still really enjoyed playing!