The best part of the Steam Deck is its portability. However, an underrated aspect of the handheld console is its button layout. Unlike its contemporaries, the Steam Deck has two trackpads on either side of the device. Now, that same layout is coming to the Steam Controller.

The Steam Controller was part of the trio of innovative devices that Valve announced late last year. While the spotlight is on the Steam Machine, the Controller is also enough to whet any gamer’s appetite.

Besides the convenient layout, the Steam Controller offers easy integration with Steam. The peripheral can communicate with any device — PC or mobile — that has Steam or the Steam Link app installed. As such, it’s easy to take control of your gaming library straight from the controller.

The only catch, though, is that it works solely on Steam. Any other game that has its own separate launcher, such as Genshin Impact, cannot be used with the Steam Controller unless they’re added directly to Steam.

The Steam Controller is launching on May 4 globally. It will retail for US$ 99.

On the flip side, Valve has not announced when the rest of its hardware will launch. Both the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame have not made appearances yet, reportedly because of the ongoing issues with RAM production all over the world. However, the company is still optimistic about releasing these devices within the year.

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Game Freak is set to release a new action RPG in August called Beast of Reincarnation. It is the developer’s first title outside of the Pokémon series. It arrives August 4th on PlayStation 5, with pre-orders now available.

The physical edition will include the same DLC content as the Digital Deluxe Edition as a purchase bonus:

• Brown Shiba Skin
• Black Shiba Skin
• Oni’s Hat
• Big Dipper
• Amber x 100,000
• Multiple crop seedlings

Beast of Reincarnation is a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. It is dubbed as a “one-person, one-dog action RPG” set in a beautiful yet harsh post-apocalyptic, Year 4026 Japan.

In the game, humanity’s only hope lies with Emma, an outcast shunned from society for her affliction. Joining her is the blighted dog, Koo.

Together, they embark on an expansive adventure — alone yet together. Relying on each other is all they have as they journey through a world of impermanence, where forests suddenly burst forth amidst the wasteland.

As players progress, Emma and Koo’s bond and abilities blossom. They can customize the playstyle with unique skill trees, gear, and spirit stones to survive the world. They can also choose a preferred loadout which includes ranged, stealthy, and aggressive combat.

The duo fights as a unit, with Emma’s sword abilities leading the charge while commanding Koo to unleash various techniques in a hybrid combat system. This is integral as players will discover a brutal narrative, as well as dangerous truths hidden behind every character.

As the self-aware Ubisoft has themselves admitted, the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake is gaming’s worst kept secret today. Today, Ubisoft has finally dropped the pretense and took off the wraps on Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.

As scheduled, the first trailer for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is finally here. The remake of the game will retain the heart of the original game but builds everything again from the ground up. Obviously, the biggest improvement is the graphics, which leverages modern hardware to deliver a more immersive game.

Additionally, the combat and the stealth have been reworked to better mimic the systems introduced in later entries to the series including Shadows. Ship combat is also improved to offer more ways to fight on the high seas.

Speaking of naval combat, there will be three additional character to recruit as officers for your crew. Complete with their own backstories, these characters will provide new benefits for gameplay. Old characters, including the iconic Blackbeard, will also have new storylines and missions.

Despite its status as a remake, Black Flag Resynced does not replace the original game. Though it’s a rebuild, it adds to the experience, offering something more for those who want to relive life as a pirate.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will be available starting July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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