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Curioser and curioser… Square Enix’s upcoming fantasy adventureBalan Wonderworldcertainly looks to be one of the most colorful and fantastical titles heading gaming’s way in 2021. Following on from the pomp and circumstance of its delightful intro cinematic, Square Enix has now released a lengthy video giving us a look at the PC and console title in action. Balan Wonderworldfollows the adventures of two young kids – Leo and Emma – as they pick their way through a wacky and phantasmagorical (oh yes) dimension presided over by the enthusiastic (and slightly creepy) ringmaster, Balan....

From May 24 to June 1, many noteworthy independent games will go on sale “to celebrate online stores that give us control over pricing.” This initiative, dubbedBecause We May, will include titles sold on PC, Mac, Linux, Steam, iOS, Android, and other platforms. We believe that developers should have the freedom to price their games how they like, without interference from the online stores that sell the games. Why? Because it allows us to promote our games more freely, as we are doing here!...

The Just a Gimmick Evolution has arrived inEA FC 25with a fresh opportunity for you to upgrade a lower-rated item from your Ultimate Team squad. For once, EA Sports has released a paid evolution that’s priced meaningfully at 25,000 coins. The evolution targets CDM items, and offers stat boosts, a hike in the overall rating, new roles, and playstyles. There are plenty of good options to choose from, so this guide is here to help you clear your confusions....

Precision pixel platforming with charming chiptunes Crystal Catacombsenjoyed a successfulKickstartercampaign in 2012, funded at more than twice its initial goal. Now, after almost four years of development, the pixel art metroidvania with roguelike elements is nearly complete, and developer Maxwell Jensen is hoping to get it on Steam throughGreenlight. The video above shows offCrystal Catacombs‘ almostSuper Meat Boy-esque platforming, through many of the different areas available to explore. The exact setup of the locales, the enemy spawns, and the item locations are all procedurally generated, but that might be the only major roguelike influence....

Get to know the people that make great videogames Eight days ago on Sup Holmes (now oniTunes) we were lucky enough to snag Mr. Michael Frauenhofer, creator ofDemon Chic.I can say with confidence that there is no one else in the game development scene today quite like him. His first game,Demon Chic, was created in part because he was considering going graduate school, and part of him thought it was a bad idea....

That’s the lowest price to date for the Switch version Doom Eternalis half price ($29.99) on the Nintendo Switch eShop,and that’s a solid deal. Panic Button’s well-liked Switch port ofDoom Eternalonly released digitally, and it’s still relatively recent compared to the older PC and other console versions that came out first, so for anyone considering waiting on a “good deal,” this is likely your best opportunity for a good long while....

Based on the Title Update 5 patch notes forEA FC 25, there are some major changes being made to the gameplay on both versions of the game. The latest notes are available on the official Trello, and reading them gives a clear indication of what EA Sports wants to establish with the upcoming update. EA FC 25 Title Update 5 patch notes Attacking AI movement has been in a spot of bother since the release of the game....

The former tech demo might not see release in 2014 EVE Valkyriewas a surprise hit at the EVE Fanfest earlier this year, so much so that there were calls to turn what was essentially a tech demo into a full game. Chief managing office at CCP Dave Reid has spoken toDigital Spy, confirming thatValkyriewill start off small but they have “grand visions” for the game. “Now there’s going to be complexity, and I won’t promise [that] you’ll see that in 2014 when we launch, but that is ultimately the long-term vision,” Dave explains....

There might be something wrong with the inside of my brain, but I’m actually excited for Sony’s creepy-yet-cuteEyePet. If you’re yet to hear about it, it’s a furry little monstrosity that uses the trendy “augmented reality” fad to interact with players via the gift of the PlayStation Eye. People who are just as maladjusted as me will bethrilled to learnthat theEyePethas an official release date, and will be terrorizing children and the elderly on November 17....

Warner Brothers has confessed thatF.E.A.R 3, the co-op sequel to Monolith’s spooky FPS series, has been pushed back to May in order to provide a touch more polish. “TheF.E.A.R. 3launch date will now be in May 2011, as we look to deliver the best possible game for our consumers,” the publisher told us today, like amotherf*cker. The game was originally pegged for a Winter 2010 release beforebeing pushedback to March 25 in North America....

It’s obvious now that Square Enix will never, ever remakeFinal Fantasy VIIfor fear of… I dunno… diluting the property or some stupid nonsense. In any case, the company is way too busy working on that “Fabula Nova Crystallis” mish-mash to be bothered doing something that fans wouldactuallywant. So once again, it’s up to the fans themselves to do what the big dogs won’t. For the last six months, Jamie Colliver has been tooling around withLittleBigPlanet 2‘s creation system to produce a unique side-scrolling take on theFinal Fantasy VIItale....

June 19 for early access Square Enix has announced thatFinal Fantasy XIV‘s massiveHeavenswardexpansion will be released on June 23 (June 19 for pre-order access). When it arrives later this year it’ll ship with a new race, new jobs, another zone, and a level cap increase from 50 to 60. Three jobs are in, including the Dark Knight (tank), Astrologian (healer), and Machinist (DPS). A new raid is also a go, focused on the Alexander summon, as are flying mounts....

Top of the Class Well gag me with a spoon. I would’ve put good money on Bethesda’sWolfenstein: Youngblooddebuting at the top of the UK Charts this week, given the mainstream gaming public’s natural propensity to drift toward shooters. But it was not to be, as Nintendo’s fantasy warfare titleFire Emblem: Three Housesmade a glorious debut at the number one spot. The latest release in the long-runningFire Emblemseries sees players caught in the middle of an ever-intensifying rivalry between three houses of learning....