➀ Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has sold over 2 million copies; ➁ The game combines old-school and new-school graphics; ➂ The success follows a series of sales misses and is cost-effective compared to AAA projects.
Recent #RPG news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Path of Exile 2 launched into early access on PC, achieving over 450,000 peak concurrent players on Steam; ➁ Despite the success, server issues arose due to high demand; ➂ Over 1 million keys have been redeemed, leading to potential queues.
➀ Kingdom Come: Deliverance has sold over 8 million copies; ➁ This is a significant achievement for a game that was partially developed through a Kickstarter campaign; ➂ Sales seem to have increased following the announcement of the sequel.
➀ Ubisoft launched Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, a PvP blockchain RPG with NFT characters costing up to $63,000. ➁ Players collect and battle with figurines, initially provided temporarily, then must purchase or craft their own. ➂ The game features an in-game marketplace with listings for figurines ranging from $7 to $63,000.
➀ Mintrocket is working on story-focused DLC for Dave the Diver; ➁ CEO Jaeho Hwang discusses expanding the IP and creating separate games for each character; ➂ The team aims to maintain the game's blend of gameplay, creativity, and comedy.
➀ Atlus' new IP Metaphor: ReFantazio has received high ratings of 94 on Metacritic and 93 on OpenCritic; ➁ The game is praised for its mature take on the JRPG genre and experimental mechanics; ➂ The game is set to launch on October 11th with a 'Prologue Demo' available.
➀ Paramount Game Studios and Sabre Interactive have announced an upcoming action RPG set in the Avatar Legends universe; ➁ The game is a collaboration with Avatar Studios, founded by the original creators; ➂ It will be the biggest video game in the franchise history, offering a fresh story and allowing players to explore and master the elements.
➀ Square Enix's isometric tactical RPG 'Triangle Strategy' is announced for Meta Quest VR; ➁ The game features pixel art characters and offers an immersive experience; ➂ The game will launch on October 31st with a promotional price of £19.99.
➀ ArcheAge, once a highly popular MMO, is set to return in 2025 with its sequel 'ArcheAge Chronicles'; ➁ The game is set 50 years after the original and will be released on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation; ➂ It features enhanced combat and uncharted worlds with strategic battles and rich storytelling.
➀ NVIDIA announced support for DLSS in new games including Witchfire and Greedfall II; ➁ Witchfire is a fantasy FPS with DLSS 3 Frame Generation support; ➂ Greedfall II: The Dying World is available in Early Access with DLSS Super Resolution.
➀ The lifetime sales of Dragon Age: Inquisition have been officially revealed; ➁ The game has become the best-selling Bioware title of all time, surpassing Mass Effect and KOTOR; ➂ The success of the game has been a surprise to some, as it was previously thought to be a commercial failure.
➀ Yin Kai, the motion capture actor for 'The Chosen One' and 'Wukong', spent 4 years on the project, contributing to about 60% of the game's motion capture. ➁ Wang Guo Haojie, the facial model for 'Erlang Shen', expressed his excitement and pride in being part of the game. ➂ Both actors shared their experiences and challenges in bringing their characters to life, highlighting the extensive efforts behind the game's realistic and dynamic animations.
1. Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest game from BioWare, will be a native Steam app and Steam Deck Verified. 2. The game will not require the EA App to run, making it more convenient for PC gamers. 3. BioWare has confirmed the game will launch later this year with over 700 characters and 140,000 lines of dialogue.
1. Obsidian Entertainment cancelled the co-op mode for Avowed early in development. 2. The decision was made due to technical and creative challenges that would divert focus from the core game. 3. Avowed's creative director, Carrie Patel, explained that maintaining a solid single-player experience was prioritized over adding a multiplayer component.
1. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has sold over 8 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling Dragon Ball games. 2. The game features an engaging action combat system and allows players to experience iconic story arcs from the Dragon Ball series. 3. The game has received two season passes with six DLCs, including content focused on Bardock, Future Trunks, and Dragon Ball Super.
1. Starfield is set to receive annual story expansions, with the Shattered Space expansion expected to release in 2024. 2. The expansion will focus on House Va'ruun, the Great Serpent, and a new location in the dark reaches of space. 3. The Shattered Space expansion will offer a hand-crafted experience similar to Fallout 4's Far Harbor, with a single detailed open-world location to explore, addressing one of the main criticisms of Starfield's exploration mechanics.
1. BioWare unveils 20 minutes of gameplay for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, set to launch in Fall 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
2. The gameplay video showcases features such as character customization, dialogue choices, and combat mechanics.
3. Players can import decisions from Dragon Age: Inquisition, impacting the game's story.
4. The game includes elements like romance, nudity, and the potential for critical character deaths.
5. The party system allows for two companions during quests, with a command-issuing hub called The Lighthouse.
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