Gaming
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered 1 & 2 coming in December
Upgraded visuals, add-ons, more
Aspyr has announced at the September 2024 State of Play that Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered 1 and 2 are coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on December 10.
These remastered versions of the single-player action adventure mark the 25th anniversary of the title. The upcoming versions feature original cutscenes rendered using higher fidelity models, in collaboration with Crystal Dynamics.
The details of characters and enemies have all been upgraded for better textures and shadows. Aside from the refreshed visuals, the remastered versions also come with control improvements, camera upgrades, and the newly-introduced Trophies.
Furthermore, the developer has also added a map and compass to make navigation throughout the vast world of Nosgoth even easier for both first-timers and returnees.
All the improvements, of course, still maintains the integrity of the original. This way, players can jump into the combat, puzzles, and boss fights as if they’re playing 25 years ago. To let players see the difference between the original and the remaster, a trailer has also been revealed.
The acclaimed title has been praised for its intriguing gothic story and high-quality graphics at the time it was released. By 2001, it has sold over 1.5 million copies.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver revolves around the story of the vampire Raziel. In the game’s opening scene, Raziel is betrayed and executed by his master, the vampire emperor Kain.
Enduring untold suffering and disfigurement, Raziel rises eons later as the iconic and vengeful blue wraith players have come to love.
The gameplay system is still what it was in the original. Players control Raziel, letting her shift between the material and spectral planes to progress past enemies in hack-and-slash combat.
Preorders for Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered are available now on the PlayStation Store.
Gaming
Bloodborne is getting an R-rated animated film adaptation
And it’s going to be produced by Sony and Jacksepticeye.
FromSoftware fans are eating well these days. Though gamers are still anticipating the arrival of The Duskbloods on the Switch 2, the studio’s other franchises are getting well-deserved nods for adaptations: Sekiro, Elden Ring, and now, Bloodborne.
Sekiro has already been slated for an anime adaptation for a while now. Meanwhile, Alex Garland recently confirmed that he is adapting Elden Ring for A24. Today, Sony Pictures has confirmed that the studio is working on an R-rated animated film based on Bloodborne.
Via Variety, Sony Pictures president Sanford Panitch says that the upcoming adaptation will keep the game’s essence of horror and gore. With a name like “Bloodborne,” you can’t have an adaptation without a heaping of blood.
Besides Sony, the animated project has another big name attached to its production: YouTuber Jacksepticeye. Throughout his career, the creator has been vocal about considering Bloodborne as his favorite game of all time. He even has a tattoo of the Hunter’s Mark on his forearm. For this project, Jack will be a co-producer.
Though the creator’s skill in filmmaking is still a relative unknown, Jack’s love for the game should give the project a gamer’s voice. If anything, Markiplier’s recent Iron Lung adaptation offers optimism that YouTubers can also create decent films.
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It hasn’t even been that long since Version 4.1 of Honkai: Star Rail dropped, and now, the space fantasy RPG will launch its Version 4.2 update on April 22.
Called “So Laughed the Masses,” this update continues the Trailblazers’ adventure in Planarcadia. The state of the Phantasmoon Games has grown increasingly complex, following the announcement that the victor will permanently become the Aeon of Elation.
Even more plots and schemes are bound to surface as Research Society of Happy Smiles leader Fulwish invites all Supplicants to a public debate. Trailblazers must successfully navigate every hurdle, obtain more Wishpower, and resolve the hidden crisis.
In Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2, all-new limited 5-star characters Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia will become playable companions.
Furthermore, limited 5-star characters The Dahlia, Castorice, and Firefly, as well as Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao, will all appear respectively in the first and second-phase Warp events.
Trailblazers will also be able to unlock the brand-new Path of Elation.
The Version 4.2 update coincides with the third anniversary of the space fantasy RPG, and the title has prepared a series of special events and generous rewards for players.
Players can get 20 free pulls, Stellar Jade giveaways, and free character redemptions. And for a chance to win a Silver Wolf LV.999-themed car and other surprise gifts, simply participate in the “Aha’s Chosen: Spreading Elation Everywhere” online event.
For more on the update, here’s the latest trailer from HoYoverse:
Gaming
Honor of Kings: World opens sign-ups for PC Alpha Test
Be among the first to explore Primaera
TiMi Studio Group has announced the first-ever overseas closed PC Alpha Test for Honor of Kings: World.
Players can register now via this link for a chance to experience the Eastern Fantasy multiplayer action RPG.
The anticipated title is rooted in the globally renowned MOBA game, Honor of Kings, which has 260 million monthly active users.
The RPG counterpart expands the series’ vast lore, turning it into an open world filled with adventure, mystery, and legendary heroes for players to explore.
It is set against the backdrop of Eastern Fantasy and infused with futuristic elements. It introduces players to “the Flow,” a powerful and mysterious force shaping the fate of the world.
In Honor of Kings: World, players begin their journey as students at the prestigious Jixia Academy before venturing across the continent of Primaera.
Along the way, they will encounter iconic heroes, forge alliances, and ultimately challenge the “Chain of Fate” to create their own legend.
Alpha Test details
Participants in the Alpha Test will gain early hands-on access to the game whilst development continues.
This early test will provide valuable insight into core gameplay systems and offer players a first look at the world and features of Honor of Kings: World.
Features include:
- Free exploration of the Primaera continent
- Dynamic combat system with dual hero Flow Styles
- Rich blend of PvE adventure and competitive PvP experiences
- Skill-based combat with precise parries, perfect dodges, and highly responsive action gameplay
- Cooperative multiplayer boss encounters with evolving mechanics
- Social features such as shared world hubs and co-op activities
- Home building, farming, and crafting systems
The test will be open to select countries in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. The title will be available only in English for now, but more languages are expected to be added.
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